Why Are Home Saunas Trending & Should You Install One?

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Home saunas just might be one of 2025's biggest wellness trends. Although once considered a luxury only seen in high-end spas and ski resorts, saunas are now starting to make their way into homes. According to McKinsey & Company, the wellness industry is now a $480 billion industry in the United States. And, this doesn't really come as a surprise. On TikTok, users are constantly posting about the next trend or fad to better their health, from replacing coffee with matcha (which ended up causing a global matcha shortage) to mouth taping, and even cold plunging. Home saunas are simply the latest trend to join the wellness wave America is on.

Unlike most of the wellness trends that don't survive more than a couple of months, home saunas seem to be a more permanent wellness ritual thanks to its actual proven physical and mental health benefits. Sauna use has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, lowering blood pressure, and relieving pain and stress. And with people putting an emphasis on the importance of creating a dedicated wellness space in their house, home saunas feel more like an intentional lifestyle upgrade.

There are so many options for home saunas at all kinds of price points that you can choose from. There's the X-Vcak Portable Sauna Box that's been trending as a more affordable home sauna option. On the other end of the spectrum, there are pricier saunas like the Blue Wave 2-Person Hemlock Infrared Sauna also known to be one of the best at-home saunas you can set up yourself.

If a home sauna doesn't fit your lifestyle, all of the health benefits of it wouldn't really matter. Before going through with the purchase, you should look into what to consider before installing a sauna in your home. If you've reviewed all of these things and still think it's a good idea, it's time to ask yourself the most important question: Would you actually use one on the regular? While the many benefits of a sauna are captivating, these only make a difference if you use it regularly.

Saunas are said to be the most effective when done three to seven times a week in 15 to 20 minute sessions. If you can't see yourself getting that much use out of it, then a home sauna may not be for you. Those with a structured wellness routine — post-workout wind downs, regular meditation sessions, or detoxes — are likely to reap the most benefits from having a home sauna. If you're a person that is satisfied with a quick shower or rarely commits to any kind of self-care on the regular, it may not be a habit that sticks.

Another important factor to consider is whether you have space for a sauna in your home. Portable box saunas may be making saunas more accessible, but they aren't the most aesthetic. If you're a person who values how your space looks and feels, then you'll want to think about what type of sauna would seamlessly blend into your space without being an eyesore.

So, you've made the decision to install a sauna in your home, and now you're wondering where you should install it. We can help with that. Ideally, if your backyard has the space, installing a sauna outdoors would truly give that unique retreat experience. But, there's more to an outdoor sauna than just placing it anywhere you please. On top of thinking about plumbing and electricity, outdoor saunas also need weatherproofing and need to be accessible all year round.

If having to consider all of that is just too much work, then indoor saunas might be the way to go. When it comes to indoor saunas, there's much more flexibility as the right sized one can easily fit in a home gym, the corner of a basement, or even a super spacious bathroom. The area just needs to have access to plumbing pipes and have proper ventilation and clearance. For smaller homes and apartments, the portable box saunas could be your best bet. While they may not be as aesthetic as the high-end saunas, they're easy to move around and have a lower price point. Then, you can consider where to place your sauna and how to make it feel like a natural extension of your space.