2021 ᐈ

A modern sauna in an apartment is not a luxury, but a way to improve the health of the whole body, without leaving home. It is easy to arrange it yourself or buy a ready-made structure. To do this, you will have to slightly change the layout of the apartment or find a suitable corner in the existing one.

A sauna in an apartment sounds a little unusual, but nowadays it is possible, although quite troublesome

Styles and directions

If previously a bathhouse was considered strictly a place for hygiene procedures and little thought was given to its interior, now the issue of design is relevant. After all, the sauna has become a place for rest and relaxation. Therefore, it is important to think through the style of each room.

The steam room is quite limited in the number of design ideas. But there are some great options.

Maximum simplicity. Bright accents can worsen the situation. Under the influence of high temperature, the body experiences stress, and a flashy interior will only increase it. Therefore, the design should set the mood for relaxation and relieve fatigue;

If you want to get a positive charge when placing a steam room, it is recommended to add bright colors, but in moderation.

It is better to focus on originality. It’s enough to play with lighting, add details and materials of different textures and colors.

In addition to the steam room, you should consider the design of the relaxation room. There are many more options and you can realize the most attractive style. It is only recommended to organize everything so that the design of both rooms is combined.

Preferred design ideas:

Classic

Use natural materials, mainly wood. The palette is calm, without bright elements. The design is restrained, simple, but chic.

Modern

Place upholstered furniture such as a few armchairs and a sofa. Place a glass table opposite. You can hang a TV on the wall. Use more metal, mirror surfaces.

Eclecticism

You can mix several different styles. Decorative elements are suitable as an accent.

Country

Rustic style in a rough style. Use massive furniture and wide floorboards. Complete the room with appropriate decorative elements.

Ethno

It is recommended to choose a specific country and create a design that fully reflects it.

Peculiarities

Visiting the sauna has a beneficial effect on the entire body. Now it has become possible to visit the steam room without leaving home.

You can equip a sauna right in your apartment, if, of course, the free space allows this.

The installation of such structures in the residential premises of an apartment building is not prohibited by any regulations and is completely legal. However, the installation of a sauna must be coordinated with a number of government agencies.

In large rooms you can equip a sauna with a total capacity of two people. In small rooms it is possible to install only small-sized structures for one person.

A steam room in a residential area, no matter what its dimensions, is a sealed glazed installation resembling a cabin in shape. Seating must be provided in the sauna. If the structure is large, then shelves are installed in it.

The installation operates on electricity. The air temperature can be adjusted by raising it to the desired degree and stopping heating.

The benefits of taking water treatments in a home cabin are no less than the benefits of visiting a regular sauna.

Advantages and disadvantages

Home saunas are becoming increasingly popular due to a number of significant advantages.

Let's consider the main advantages of such structures:

For sauna lovers, installing a similar design in an apartment will save time and money on visiting public steam rooms.
Most models of heating equipment for home steam rooms have a remote control. Using the remote control, you can regulate the heating speed and temperature in the steam room.
An infrared steam room does not require large amounts of electrical energy to operate.
Regular visits to the steam room have a beneficial effect on the body. The only exceptions are those cases when, for health reasons, a person is contraindicated from visiting the sauna.

Home saunas also have certain disadvantages. Let us highlight the disadvantages of such structures:

Good quality models are quite expensive, and making a sauna yourself is not always possible.
Not all apartments can accommodate a steam room. The decisive factor in this case is the area of the room.
Not all people can visit the sauna. Serious diseases associated with the cardiovascular system or oncology are grounds for complete refusal of water procedures in the steam room.

Types of home mini-saunas

Manufacturers of compact steam rooms produce a variety of models that differ in design, heating method, temperature conditions and shape. All of these mini-baths can be purchased ready-made and installed in the most convenient place. The second option is to make a steam room with your own hands.

Compact option for 1-2 people PHOTO: old.intelligenthumanity.com

Classic Finnish mini-sauna made of softwood

The prefabricated panel mini-sauna with a softwood finish is offered disassembled; assembling it at home will not be difficult. The walls are fastened with self-tapping screws in the marked places; the kit includes convenient instructions with a step-by-step description of assembly. If necessary, it can always be disassembled and transported to another place.

Unfortunately, manufacturers produce only a limited number of models and only standard sizes, so this option is not suitable for all apartments or private houses.

The Finnish mini-sauna looks like a small cabin or a compact shower with beds or benches. The steam room is heated using a stove-stove. Installation of an additional ventilation system and pipes for draining water is not required, since it uses dry steam.

For a spacious room, you can choose a larger option and enjoy the steam with friends PHOTO: pinterest.co.uk There is a stove-stove installed inside the steam room PHOTO: yandex.by

The compact version can be installed even in a small apartment PHOTO: novamett.ru

Phytobarrel

Most often, the phytobarrel is made of coniferous wood, as well as juniper. This is an ideal option for one person. Even in a small apartment there is always room for accommodation. Outwardly, it resembles a small barrel, inside of which a person sits on a bench, his head remains outside. The steam room is equipped with a control panel and a thermometer to control the temperature.

Despite the fact that the phyto-barrel operates from the network, it consumes little electricity. At any time, the structure can be disassembled, stored in the basement or transported to another location. In terms of its beneficial properties, it is not inferior to similar models of mini-saunas.

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Infrared cabin

The benefits of such a mini-sauna are much higher than from a regular one. Thanks to infrared radiation, the body warms up by 4 cm, so the steam room is most useful for health procedures. The load on the cardiovascular system is minimal, since the temperature inside the cabin does not exceed 60ºC.

On the other hand, sweating increases in the chamber, which helps eliminate waste and toxins. An infrared mini-sauna is also useful for inflammatory processes and is recommended for weight loss.

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Portable fabric mini sauna

The folding mini-sauna is made of special multi-layer fabric, it weighs a little, is sold in convenient packaging and runs on a regular network. Among the disadvantages of the design, it should be noted that the fabric allows heat to pass through, so energy consumption costs increase.

When unfolded, the sauna looks like an ordinary tent on a frame, inside of which there is a steam generator. Bath procedures begin when a person sits down and zips up the fabric. You can install such a mini-sauna even in a small apartment.

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Projects

The design of a home sauna primarily depends on the free space in the room. Now you can purchase ready-made structures of various shapes and sizes, or you can make a cabin yourself. As for the placement of the sauna, cabins are most often installed in bathrooms.

However, placement options such as a balcony or even a storage room are also acceptable.

In a three-room apartment, you can equip a separate room as a steam room. As for private houses, it is much easier to find a place to place a steam room.

Basement or attic spaces may be involved here.

The placement of a sauna in a room largely depends on the layout of the room. Among the ready-made structures you can find both corner and wall-mounted cabins. In certain cases, it will be more advisable to make a steam room yourself.

According to the regulatory documents that regulate the design of these structures, the area of the sauna should not exceed 24 m². The minimum area of the steam room is 1 m3?. The optimal cabin height is two meters. The only exceptions may be mini-barrels.

When installing a home sauna that is equipped with a steam generator or an electric stove, you must remember about ventilation. Such structures are not installed close to the wall, but with a gap of at least 20 millimeters.

In addition to ventilation, it is important to take care of high-quality thermal insulation and electrical wiring. Mineral wool is most often used as insulation. High-quality thermal insulation material will save electricity for heating the sauna and will allow you to keep the cabin warm for a long time.

A separate cable coated with a thermal protective layer must be used for electrical wiring. The cord is pulled along the floor in the steam room and led out to the electrical panel.

Finnish sauna plan

Finnish sauna is hot but dry steam (at temperatures up to 1500C, humidity does not exceed 15%). In this design, the stones are not watered or “steamed with brooms.” The level of air pressure inside and outside the sauna remains equal, which means that minimal requirements are put forward for ventilation and waterproofing.

The power required for a Finnish sauna in a 2x2x2 m room is approximately 8 kW, that is, 1 kW/m3, if the door is made of glass - 10 kW (or 1.2 kW/m3). Warm-up time – 45 minutes. If you equip such a steam room in an apartment, you can choose any corner of the home, but taking into account thermal insulation and fire safety.

Materials

Home saunas are most often made of wood. To ensure reliable sealing of the cabin, glass is used to produce cabin doors. Shower cabins with steam room function are made from high-strength plastic and glass.

Barrel-shaped structures are mainly made from cedar.

You can easily make a home steam room with your own hands. An important step in the manufacture of a sauna is the correct selection of materials. For finishing the floor, tiles are perfect, which are laid on a pre-equipped infrared warm coating.

Wooden floors are not recommended.

The frame, sheathing, external and internal cladding, as well as shelves must be made of high-quality wood. Don't forget about vapor barrier. You can use special parchment as a vapor barrier layer.

Mineral wool is well suited for thermal insulation of the walls of the structure.

As for wood, the material must be treated with a special antiseptic and fire-resistant compound. Not all tree species are suitable for making a sauna. The most suitable option is linden, valuable African wood species abash and aspen.

Each type of wood that can be used to make a home sauna has its own characteristics:

Abash is practically non-heat-conducting wood, which is why it is so often used for finishing baths and saunas. The material has high strength, which indicates resistance to mechanical stress and deformation. The surface of the wood is smooth and does not emit any resins.
Aspen is highly resistant to rotting. Resinous discharge does not form on the surface of the material.
Linden retains heat well, so it is ideal for interior decoration of a sauna. The surface of such wood is quite smooth, with no knots.

Canadian hemlock (hemlock) has a long service life and beautiful natural texture. This wood contains no resins.
Canadian red cedar is distinguished by a large number of natural shades from light to dark tones. The material is practically non-flammable, resistant to temperature changes and moisture.
Black alder (sticky) practically does not absorb water and can withstand very high temperatures. The material is resistant to deformation and has a low level of thermal conductivity.

Installation

Let's consider the stages of installing a sauna in an apartment.

Frame preparation and insulation

Before assembly begins, all bathroom surfaces are carefully treated with an antiseptic composition intended for baths or saunas. The wood for the frame is also treated with an antifungal agent.

To improve the thermal insulation characteristics of the room, the ceiling surface is covered with mineral wool mats and foil.

The design of the sauna also requires insulation, this will ensure long-term maintenance of the set temperature. Basalt-based cotton wool or quilted cotton wool mats are suitable for these purposes. The thickness of home insulation is 10 cm.

The sauna design does not require additional insulation if cork panels are used as decorative finishing.

The insulation is mounted between the frame elements and fixed with metal nails.

Vapor barrier and ventilation

A bathhouse in a bathroom must have high-quality thermal insulation and a ventilation system. To create a thermal insulation layer, it is recommended to use a non-toxic foil-based material. It is fixed from the floor towards the ceiling with an overlap of 10 cm, the joints are carefully taped with construction tape.

The material is attached to the wooden frame using bars mounted on metal nails or staples.

The sheathing is mounted on top, observing technological gaps for heat transfer. A lining made of linden or alder is installed on the sheathing.

To visually enlarge the room in which the sauna is installed, the lining is mounted in a horizontal direction. At the same time, fans and protective dampers are built into the provided openings.

The best flooring option for a home sauna is ceramic tiles or porcelain stoneware.

Entrance door installation

Sauna doors vary in type, design, materials and dimensions. They are presented in swing, sliding or folding structures.

For a sauna with an electric stove, it is better to choose a door made of wood or MDF, for an infrared sauna - a glass one.

The main thing is that the entrance is sealed and practical. To ensure a tight fit of the wooden door to the frame, it is recommended to decorate the edge of the jamb in three steps. For a glass structure, it is enough to use silicone sealing tape.

Installation of stove and lighting equipment

At the next stage of assembling the structure, the installation of the stove and lamps is carried out. The electric stove in the sauna is installed in a convenient place. The wall behind the heating equipment is covered with a protective heat-reflecting screen made of wood.

For a mini-sauna, it is better to choose compact spotlights in a heat-resistant housing, which require installation around the perimeter of the structure. Lighting should not be installed dangerously close to a heating device.

Equipment

The last stage is the installation of functional equipment consisting of the following elements:

benches and shelves;
footrests;
headrests;
supporting supports for the body.

The equipment is made of linden, spruce, pine and aspen. These rocks are resistant to overheating and deformation.

Before use, the finished structure is thoroughly dried in the oven with the door open:

first start lasting 60 minutes;
second switching on – up to 4 hours.

Next, the air is heated to a temperature of 85 degrees, after which full bath procedures can be carried out.

A sauna in a bathroom in an apartment is practical and safe, and it does not take up much space. Therefore, it can be installed even in a small room at low financial costs.

Main types of baths and saunas in an apartment

A properly equipped steam room in a modern apartment can be of any type. This is a Russian or Turkish bath, an electric or infrared structure, a miniature structure or an entire room.

Infrared

In a city apartment, an infrared sauna is also convenient - it deeply warms all body tissues. Some believe that the device causes harm due to its radiation, but an infrared sauna is easier to tolerate for people with heart problems, since it is impossible to overheat in it.

You should not use cosmetics inside the structure, as burns are possible.

Mini

The smallest option is a phyto-barrel. This is a heated structure with a bench inside that can accommodate one person, whose body, with the exception of the head, fits completely into the keg. The device operates from a regular outlet.

There are also ordinary small structures that occupy less than one square meter. m. area of the room. They are easy to integrate into any niche.

Turkish

A Turkish-type steam room is installed in rooms with a height of at least three meters, equipped with ventilation, sewerage, and vapor barrier. There is high humidity, relatively low temperature, and a mild microclimate. This is a suitable place for a variety of beauty treatments.

Finnish

Such a structure is suitable only for very spacious apartments, where you can allocate an entire room for a sauna. The structure generates dry air, so it is easy to stay in it for a long time; there is practically no steam. Manufacturing the structure is labor-intensive, installation is complicated.

Russian

A steam or Russian bath requires medium temperature combined with high humidity. Warming up of the body occurs especially actively here, due to the formation of a thin film of water on the skin.

The structure is heated with a metal or brick stove, preferably closed. Additional installation of a steam generator is allowed.

Electric

The electric sauna installed in the apartment is heated using an electric stove-heater. The structure has a beautiful appearance, it is fireproof, since there is no need to buy special fuel.

The main disadvantage is that energy costs will increase significantly.

Types of steam rooms

There are several steam rooms that differ in their healing effect, operating principle, and internal design. Before choosing the type of steam room, you need to study the features of each type.

Infrared

Infrared steam rooms are cabins of different sizes with glass doors trimmed with wood. An IR radiation generator is located inside. Waves warm up the body better than steam.

Infrared steam rooms are safe for the body, since if you choose the right mode, it is impossible to overheat in them. Radiation is not harmful to health.

It is prohibited to use cosmetics in the booth, as they may cause burns on the skin.

Japanese

Ofuro baths are very different from Russian steam rooms and Finnish saunas:

Visiting a Japanese steam room is a complex process consisting of several sequential procedures.
Inside there are large barrels with warm water in which visitors warm themselves.
Warming up should be combined with massage, covering the body with warm sawdust.

Before visiting a Japanese bath, you must undergo a medical examination.

Finnish

The sauna has dry air, minimal humidity, and high temperature. To make a Finnish steam room in an apartment, you need to prepare a large room.

Arranging a sauna with a shower in an apartment is accompanied by difficulties in connecting communications.

Turkish

Most people like hammams due to their mild microclimate. They are characterized by low temperature and high humidity. Steam constantly enters through special channels in the walls. Requirements for arranging a hammam:

ceilings from three meters high;
forced ventilation system;
high-quality vapor barrier.

Hamams are suitable for cosmetic procedures.

Russian

Classic Russian steam rooms are preferred by most bath attendants. They are characterized by low temperature, high humidity, and abundant steam. It is impossible to make a real Russian steam room in an apartment, since it requires a stove that runs on solid fuel.

Electric

A popular option for steam rooms for apartments. They are fireproof because they do not require the use of solid fuel.

The room is heated using an electric stove, which increases energy costs.

Mini

For bathing procedures, a phyto-barrel is used - a container with benches installed inside. In terms of effect and design, the design is similar to ofuro. Before use, the barrel is connected to a regular outlet and filled with water.

Choosing a steam room

Factors to pay attention to when choosing a steam room for an apartment:

available amount of free space;
type of fuel used;
possibility of establishing communications.

If desired, you can place a steam room on several square meters, for example, it is popular to arrange a sauna in an apartment on the balcony.

Which sauna or bathhouse is better to choose for an apartment?

At home, the design of the steam room is selected based on the available area and the possibility of connecting communications. Electric and infrared saunas are the most convenient, since they do not require fuel in the form of firewood or other similar material. The frame itself can be built into any niche or assembled separately.

The second option is preferable, since if you move, it’s easy to take the “bathhouse” with you to your new place of residence.

To decide which sauna to place and where, they make a detailed drawing with dimensions and several location options.

Which room is better to place it in?

A sauna or bathhouse in an apartment is most conveniently located in the bathroom and adjacent rooms. Then, immediately after the steam room, you can plunge into cool water, and not run to the other end of the apartment. In case of redevelopment, the toilet is combined with a bathroom, and a sauna is created in the vacated room.

A small sauna is set up on a loggia, a spacious kitchen, or in a storage room; it is only important to think through the ventilation and lighting system.

When the apartment is on the ground floor, it is allowed to create an extension and arrange a steam room in it.

Choosing a site for the construction of a country bathhouse

On a small site, it is better to build a bathhouse near existing buildings - a residential building, a summer kitchen, a sanitary unit. This option has many advantages, since it allows not only to effectively connect the usable area of various buildings, but also to significantly save on construction and finishing materials.

When building a bathhouse, it is necessary to take into account the following basic recommendations:

The bathhouse should be located at a safe distance from any bodies of water to avoid possible flooding of the premises.
The distance of the building from the hydraulic structure should be 15 meters, from neighboring areas - 5 meters.
It is better to locate the bathhouse in the backyard or south side of the site.
You should not build a building near a road, field or garden.
When combining a bathhouse with residential buildings, all fire safety rules must be observed.
When developing the project, the competent organization of ventilation and wastewater systems, as well as the safe arrangement of steam and heat insulation protection, are taken into account.

Interior design options for a room with a sauna, bathhouse

Even the smallest sauna in an apartment is decorated according to all the rules. It is sheathed with heat-treated wood, preferably aspen or linden. Finishing begins from the ceiling, then the walls are finished. A wooden grate must be placed on the floor to prevent your feet from getting hot.

Less often, floors and walls are decorated with ceramic tiles, which greatly simplifies cleaning. Doors are made of wood, with tinted or frosted glass.

If the apartment is large and the ceiling height allows, a pool with a depth of one meter and a width and length of two meters is made in the room next to the steam room. Both rooms are separated by glass doors. Lighting is done only on the ceiling itself - lamps and LED strips located along the perimeter of the floor, under the benches, are acceptable options.

One of the walls is decorated with mosaics or natural stone, if this does not violate the overall style of the bathroom.

Equipment

Lastly, a small electric stone stove is installed, which is attached to the wall at a height of 20 cm from the floor. Making a small wooden grate to protect the hot surface of the heater will be the best solution for safety in the cabin. However, the wood of such a grate must be located no closer than 50 mm from the heater.

The next step is to install sockets and LED lamps, which can also be protected with a small wooden grille. Round stones with a smooth surface are placed on the heating element. The stones must be washed and dried in advance. Diabase, porphyrite, soapstone or jadeite are laid so that there are no gaps between the stones.

Tips and recommendations for decorating the interior of an apartment with a bathhouse, sauna

The bathhouse designs in the apartment in the photo look very different. Design and renovation specialists give the following recommendations for their design:

the lighting is not bright, but diffused, which ensures better relaxation;
It is not advisable to make the shelves themselves from coniferous wood;
It is not advisable to coat wooden structures inside the steam room with varnish, but only with anti-rot compounds;
an additional therapeutic effect is achieved by decorating the bathhouse floors or its fragments with large pebbles;
glass doors are the optimal solution for those who feel uncomfortable in an overly cramped enclosed space.

Making a steam sauna with your own hands

When deciding how to build a sauna in your apartment, you should remember that it requires the following:

1.2-2 m2 of area in one of the corners;
lining and wooden beams;
IR heater or electric oven;

electrical cable;
fastening materials.

First of all, you need to lay two separate electrical lines. One of them will power the stove, the second will provide lighting. All wires must be located outside the structures, placing them in a special insulated sleeve.

Wires should be used new, straight, without kinks or twists, which is the key to safety. When choosing wires, you should assume that the power of electric furnaces is 3 kW or more, and the power of an IR heater is 1.5-2 kW.

The sauna does not need bright lighting; the light here should be calm and soft. Since its area is small, you can get by with one built-in lamp of 40-60 W.

Construction of the frame of the future steam room

How to build a sauna in an apartment with your own hands? The first thing construction begins with is the construction of a strong frame, which is the basis of the entire structure. The frame is similar in shape and size to a corner cabinet.

To erect it, you need to stock up on thick support beams 50x50 mm. Some of them are installed vertically, while others are installed horizontally. With the help of the latter, ligament and fixation are ensured. Adjacent supports must be connected by three to four transversely oriented parts.

On the ceiling perimeter, the beams are replaced with boards. To assemble the door frame, beams covered with clapboard are used. The floor can be finished with wood. But it can also remain ceramic, as in the main room.

Arrangement of thermal insulation in the sauna

How to make a sauna in an apartment so that it retains heat for a long time? To do this, it is necessary to install thermal insulation of the cabin. One of the practical and fairly inexpensive options is to use rolls or mats of universal mineral wool with a thickness of 50 mm or more. Expanded polystyrene and polystyrene foam cannot be used in a home sauna, as their heating may be accompanied by the release of harmful volatile components.

To improve the quality of thermal insulation, the mineral wool layer is covered with aluminum foil. It is attached to the beams using a construction stapler.

Lining the sauna with clapboard from the inside

Upon completion of the above work, another question arises: how to make a bathhouse in an apartment cozy. Of course, it should be sheathed. To do this, a sheathing of 20×40 mm beams is installed on the walls and ceiling lined with insulation. This is the basis for finishing using lining.

It should be remembered that coniferous wood is never used in saunas. Aspen or linden are best suited for them. By the way, these types of wood do not heat up very much and they are ideal for constructing sun loungers and benches.

Construction of a bench frame

To make the bench frame, timber is used. For greater reliability, the frame should be fixed to 3 walls at once. If necessary, it can be supplemented with a vertical stand resting on the floor. If the bench is installed above the bathtub, it is better to make it so that it can be tilted or removed.

When choosing the installation height of benches and shelves, you should proceed from the internal dimensions of the steam room, as well as your own convenience. However, in any case, it is recommended to install the top shelf at a height of 1.1 m.

Read about the intricacies of constructing bath loungers here!

Installation of electrical equipment

The cable laid inside the sauna must be in a thermostatic hose designed to protect the wiring from exposure to high temperatures. The power cable should be laid in addition to the shield. No other electrical appliances should be connected here. Please note that the electricity consumption will be almost the same as when the washing machine is running.

ATTENTION!!!

Switches must be installed outside the steam room.

To ensure safety, lamps installed in the sauna must have moisture- and heat-resistant glass. You can purchase such lamps at any electrical goods store.

How to make a sauna floor

If ceramic tiles are laid on the floor in the main room, they can also be kept inside the bathhouse. In the case when it is decided to make the floor wooden, it should be sheathed with a floorboard made of coniferous wood or larch.

Door to the sauna

The door should be installed so that it opens outward. It is advisable not to cut locks on it. A high threshold can be installed at the bottom of the doorway. Thanks to it, heat and moisture will not escape into the next room.

To make the door perimeter, the same material is used as for the walls. The central part of the door can be covered with clapboard. However, it will look more beautiful if you install impact-resistant glass. It can be transparent or matte. In addition, it may have a sandblasted pattern.

Shelves and benches in the sauna

Shelves and benches are usually made at the final stage of finishing work. They should be located like a ladder along one of the walls. If the booth is small, two benches will be enough for it.

As already noted, linden is considered the best wood for benches. This light yellow material is easy to process and does not overheat during bath procedures.

When upholstering benches, attention should be paid to the correct installation of fasteners. All screws and bolts should be installed from below. Otherwise, the metal of their heads may cause severe burns.

Ventilation in the sauna

The mini-sauna must have a good ventilation system. It should include both an inlet and an exhaust. The exhaust fan is installed at a distance from the stove, below the bench. If this condition is met, the fan will not draw warm steam out of the room. Ventilation options are shown in the figure.

Design

Most types of home saunas are made from high quality wood. Wood has a beautiful natural structure that does not need to be hidden under paint and varnish coatings. Wooden structures look aesthetically pleasing and fit perfectly into any interior design.

The modern building materials market offers a wide range of paints and varnishes for treating wooden surfaces.

If desired, you can paint the sauna in any shade. Interior finishing must be done with materials from deciduous trees. It will be enough to treat the finishing materials inside the structure with a special protective composition against mold, which also emphasizes the natural texture of the wood.

Floors in the sauna can be tiled. Such a coating will not only be visually attractive, but also reliable. Despite the fact that home steam rooms are small in size, it is not forbidden to decorate the cabin with decorative elements.

Inside the steam room you can arrange a beautiful composition from small wooden buckets, sauna hats, tubs and other items.

Sometimes steam rooms are installed in very small bathrooms. To make the design look less cumbersome in a small room and not visually make the room smaller, it is better to make the doors in the sauna out of glass.

It is also possible to make one of the walls glass.

If, instead of a ready-made sauna, you plan to make the structure yourself, you can implement any design ideas. It is allowed to combine different types of trees in the manufacture of the external frame, as well as for interior decoration.

Also at the design stage, you can think about the type of artificial lighting and select suitable lighting fixtures.

Types of economy baths

An economical bathhouse in the country is an excellent solution for small garden plots, the area of which does not exceed 10 acres. This means that the structure itself must be ergonomic: up to 6 meters in length and 4 meters in width.

Let's consider the main design options that can be advantageously arranged on a small private plot.

Frame

The simplest frame bath is built on a lightweight foundation, has a wear-resistant wooden frame, lined with high-quality materials.

To provide a small frame bath with additional protection from the negative effects of moisture and temperature changes, the structure is insulated and waterproofed.

Dry logs with a cross-section of up to 112 mm are suitable for constructing a bathhouse. To make a compact bathhouse with an area of up to 13 square meters. m, it is necessary to prepare 80 units of lumber. For insulation, you can use mineral wool, tow fiber and tow.

Frame structures do not require additional external finishing. If desired, it can be done, but this will significantly increase the costs of implementing the project.

Monolithic

Another economical design option for construction on a summer cottage. It involves the use of cheap material - wood concrete, which is prepared from sand, cement, chemical additives and filler. Sawdust from coniferous and deciduous trees, hemp and flax bonfires, rice and cotton straw stalks are used as filler.

There are two technologies for constructing a bathhouse: from sawdust blocks, brickwork or monolithic casting. Monolithic technology involves the preliminary installation of removable formwork, followed by filling the walls with the finished mixture.

Mobile

The modern market offers ready-made ergonomic bathhouse designs with various technical and operational parameters. One of them is a small sauna, which is a tent on a steel base, equipped with a mobile heater and a backpack for transportation.

There are more affordable and lightweight designs that are equipped with a small-sized steam unit.

The undoubted advantage of a mini-bath for use in the country is the ease of assembly and installation in any accessible place. Depending on the design features, dimensions and type of bathhouse, it can accommodate from 2 to 5 people.

Ergonomic

The budget barrel sauna is the most popular and sought-after design option, which has almost all the advantages of a stationary building.

This structure is a large barrel made of wood. It is divided by a special partition into two functional areas: a steam room and a shower room - for health and water treatments, and a dressing room - for installing heating equipment. A mobile barrel-shaped sauna can accommodate from 2 to 4 people in one session.

For the construction of walls, edged boards from deciduous trees up to 6 cm thick are used. A mobile economical sauna does not require a foundation, but to increase the stability of the structure it is recommended to use an additional wooden base made of boards up to 5 cm thick.

If the bathhouse is intended to be used not only in summer, but also with the onset of cold weather, then insulation of the structure is a prerequisite. For thermal insulation, frost-resistant and durable materials are used, inert to rotting and the negative effects of external factors.

Reviews

At first glance, it seems that taking water procedures in a home steam room and visiting a real sauna have completely different effects. However, reviews from home sauna owners tell a completely different story.

Buyers, as well as manufacturers of their own designs, note the following:

A visit to a home steam room allows you to quickly relieve stress and physical tension, and also improves your overall well-being.
Ease of use. Most types of heating devices can be controlled using a remote control.
If the room area is large, you can even install a double structure.
Some companies make home steam rooms to order. This way you can purchase the most suitable design for the layout of the room.

Buyers of ready-made saunas warn of a high probability of purchasing a low-quality product. You shouldn’t skimp on buying a steam room and buy cheap Chinese-made goods.

Poor quality designs do not meet the stated characteristics and can fail very quickly.

Tips and tricks

Home saunas are easy to use. However, before using the steam room for the first time, you must perform a number of important steps:

The cabin needs to be warmed up well. There is no need to do this at maximum temperatures, it is best to set it to the average value. When warming up the sauna for the first time, the doors must be open.
After warming up the cabin with the door open for about an hour, close the door tightly without changing the temperature in the steam room.
After an hour, the temperature in the steam room is increased by 1.5 times. After another hour, warming up can be completed.
It is advisable to repeat this procedure for several days in a row. In this case, the temperature must be increased each time. On about the fourth day, you can warm up the cabin at maximum temperature.
If after all the manipulations there are no malfunctions in the operation of the sauna, then you can safely operate the structure.

In order for the sauna to serve for many years, the structure needs proper care. If the steam room is made of wood, it is especially important to dry the cabin thoroughly after each use of water procedures.

It is necessary to remove excess moisture from the surface of the walls, floor and shelves with a dry cloth and leave the door to the steam room open for some time for ventilation purposes.

Beautiful examples

Small steam rooms are perfect for small bathrooms. The glass walls of the sauna make the structure visually lighter.

The compact cabin, lined with wooden slats, fits perfectly into the stylish interior of the bathroom.

External lighting with spots and decorative cladding of the front wall makes the sauna even more original and attractive.

In spacious rooms you can install larger steam rooms with a lounger. Wooden structures look quite attractive without additional painting of external walls.

You can set up an apartment balcony for a sauna. To make a steam room, you don’t have to build a frame and make lathing - just trim the walls with wooden panels, cover the surfaces of the floor and ceiling and install a stove.

A home sauna can become not only a place for taking water procedures, but also an independent piece of room decor.