FULL CUSTOM SAUNA PROJECT
Bending With The North Winds
That Minnesota fresh mossy morning air you get when you are out at the cabin. This custom sauna project brought the family a genuine work of art and a showcase of their property, right on the cliff’s edge of Lake Superior.
Step 1: Capturing The Vision
They wanted to build a truly custom sauna, unique in design, and something to take advantage of the location
Take out the chatter of the city, notifications, and the errands of life, and you find yourself in tune with where you are. That is the heart of why we wanted our custom sauna to be as connected to nature around us as possible.
Step 2: Gathering a Dream List
How Do you want to Sauna?
Ask yourself, how would I describe my perfect sauna session? Is there a shower or cold plunge? Maybe there is a nice seated area to relax and cool off between sessions with a fire? When we design a custom sauna, we work to encapsulate everything you love about sauna start to finish.
Bringing the Superior Sauna
Experience together
- Cool off area
- Changing Room
- Two Entrances
- Shower
- Lake View Window
- Wood Fired
- Natural Materials
- Fully Custom
Step 3: Material Selection
Authentic Quality Materials
The materials we choose to build with is one of the most important decisions to make. Understanding in person the feel, texture, and even smells; it's the details that make a sauna authentically unique. We walk through every material selection with you, with quality options to fit your needs and budget.
The natural warm and rich finish combined with the soft smooth grain of the magnolia give a perfect interior wood finish option.
The signature dragon-scale pattern of Thermory Ignite cladding is created by embossing and tinting thermally modified spruce wood. Unlike modern yakisugi, which is often created by hand with a torch, Ignite is produced using a deceptively flame-free process.
No sauna in complete without the amazing qualities of cedar. Working with long grain cedar, a higher quality, provides uninterrupted beauty with the amazing smell and long lasting quality that cedar is known for.
thermally modified ash decking provides the best natural chemical free decking that can withstand the hard climate of the Superior lakeshore while providing the natural beauty throughout the sauna interior.
Exterior
Benches
decking
Interior
Step 4: Functional Design
True Custom Sauna Design
Creating a custom sauna includes designing every area of the build to fit the user experience. It’s not just about a big window or a fancy stove. We go through every detail to ensure all your function and esthetic needs are met. This results in you getting your own personalized backyard home sauna.
resonate
/ˈrɛzəneɪt/
verb
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound.
Story Driven Design
Take yourself to the coldest day on the winter North Shore. The blackness of the night while you look out into the -30 degree air. The waves, never ending voice always heard but not seen. The howling of the winds caught in the jagged shore. Stepping into the dim lit warmth, the fire dancing off the windows reflection.
A sauna on the cliffs edge of Lake Superior transports you to another world. A humbling peace in the shadow of a giant.
A Masterpiece
Resonating with the waves
Saunas can look all the same. It can be difficult to truly find a unique design that stretches beyond the boxed walls we have come to know.
This project challenged us. An empty canvas with one goal in mind, design a sauna that could live up to the view it would overlook. Bringing together a custom centerpiece curved bench that would wrap around the interior space, brought us closer to the water, the rolling waves connecting the sauna to the view.
Step 5: Build
Bringing a custom sauna to life is a truly special time.
WE MAKE SAUNAS FOR WHERE YOU ARE
We are here for you. Let’s chat over a coffee if you’re in the Duluth area. If not, we are always available by phone to explore together what an outdoor sauna could look like for your life.
How long should you sit in a sauna?
It depends on what you are searching for! If you want to rest, 15 to 30 minutes is plenty of time. If you want to cleanse and enhance your skin, 15 to 20 minutes is perfect. If you’re an athlete, resting for 15 to 20 minutes after exercise can help minimize muscular pain and improve circulation.
Does sauna burn calories?
Factors like weight, age, and exposure duration affect calorie burn in a sauna, with a 30-minute session potentially burning 100-300 calories. Harvard Health found that infrared saunas can burn up to 1.5 calories per minute, while the American Council on Exercise estimates 50-150 calories in a hot session.
How to use a sauna safely?
- Listen to Your Body: If you feel uncomfortable, exit the sauna! It is better to prevent than to cure.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink water before, during, and after your sauna session to replace lost fluids.
- Session Duration: Two to three sessions per week, each lasting 15 to 20 minutes, is a decent start.
- Sauna Etiquette: Shower before entering, dress lightly or with a towel for comfort, and keep talking to a minimal for a peaceful atmosphere.
Do saunas help you lose weight?
The short answer is yes—with some restrictions. Saunas generally promote weight reduction by sweating, which allows the body to shed water weight momentarily. During a typical 30-minute sauna session, you can lose roughly 0.1 to 0.6 kg (0,22 to 1,32 pounds). However, this is primarily water weight, which will return as you rehydrate.
What are the health benefits of sauna bathing?
Sauna bathing offers numerous health benefits, including weight control, hormonal balance, cardiovascular health benefits, musculoskeletal pain relief, muscle pain reduction, respiratory system benefits, and relaxation. It promotes a deep state of relaxation, reduces stress, and improves overall well-being.
Who should avoid or limit sauna sessions?
Sauna baths are safe for most healthy individuals, but precautions are needed for those with specific conditions like acute infections, heart problems, or fever. Heat exposure can affect certain drugs’ pharmacokinetics, so high blood pressure medicines should be taken before use. Also, saunas are safe for children to use under adult supervision.
A dream come true
A Lifetime Quality Sauna
The end result of a captivating vision, brought to life. If you have a vision you’d like to see built, give us a call with any questions and we’re more than happy to chat.
