This custom made sauna in Beverly Hills shows a unique design feature of a deliberate seam in the middle of the space
A custom-made sauna nestled in a Beverly Hills home offers a luxurious retreat with meticulously considered details. Crafted with dimensions of 135 x 91 inches and a ceiling height of 96 inches, this sanctuary boasts a modern ambiance enhanced by its choice of wood—hemlock. Hemlock’s consistent blonde hue lends a contemporary feel, unlike the variegated tones of cedar. The flooring, made of duckboard, provides both comfort and convenience, being removable for easy cleaning, with a finished floor beneath for added hygiene.
Designed with comfort in mind, the sauna features lower and upper benches at 18 and 36 inches respectively, catering to varying preferences. The ceiling, set at 8 feet, reflects careful consideration of heat distribution, ensuring optimal warmth at head level. Wall construction follows a railroad pattern, with T & G staggered to minimize seams, though a deliberate seam was incorporated per the client’s request, showcasing bespoke design elements. Safety is paramount, evidenced by a protective fence around the heater, meticulously balanced to prevent overheating while ensuring adequate ventilation.
See the outside of this custom made sauna from inside our client’s home in Beverly Hills. Featuring a beautiful glass door next to a large, marble, indoor shower.
Completing the experience is a glass front, adhering to safety standards while offering an elegant touch. With attention to detail at every turn, this custom-made sauna exemplifies the seamless fusion of functionality and luxury, providing an inviting oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation in the heart of Beverly Hills.
CAD drawing of the design for this custom made home sauna in Beverly Hills.
The idea alone of having a custom-made sauna right inside your home is already exhilarating. Imagine yourself stepping into a place where you can relax your mind and invigorate your spirit without the hassles of tedious commute. For sure it will be one good reason to come home early after a long, busy day.
Considering all the benefits that a custom home sauna can add to your active lifestyle, it’s worth actually having one. More than a luxury, a custom sauna is an investment. If you simply want to boost your health or when you deal with a lot of stress every day, it would be nice to have a space meant to relax and care for your well-being.
So, if you can have one at home, what’s stopping you? But if you’re getting one, a custom-made sauna will be much better than pre-made kits. There are custom-made sauna builders out there like Vintage Cellars that will masterfully bring your design ideas to life, just like this custom-made sauna for a home in Beverly Hills.
Tucked away in a lavish residential estate, the team just completed a custom-made sauna that has become the homeowners’ sanctuary of warmth and indulgence. This meticulously crafted, functional space is a harmonious blend of modern design, opulent materials, and thoughtful engineering, seamlessly integrated into the fabric of a home where no detail is left unattended.
Nestled within the sprawling property, the small-sized sauna boasts an impressive footprint of 135 x 91 inches, with a soaring ceiling height of 96 inches. Its compact dimensions belie the grandeur that unfolds upon entering this private retreat, where the pursuit of relaxation and rejuvenation takes center stage.
The ambiance within the sauna is a study in modern elegance, enhanced by the judicious choice of hemlock wood, known for its warm, inviting hues and natural beauty. The seasoned artisans who crafted this masterpiece have harnessed the inherent qualities of this exceptional timber, weaving it into a tapestry of textures and tones that beckon one to surrender to the soothing embrace of heat and tranquility.
To create this custom-made sauna, Vintage Cellars used Hemlock wood with a blonder shade that creates a more modern and brighter ambiance. Aside from its elegant, inviting, and consistent hues, hemlock is a resilient, naturally light wood renowned for its durability. It effectively resists heat and moisture, maintaining stable temperatures in saunas. Additionally, hemlock is non-toxic and hypoallergenic, making it a safe choice. This wood, harvested from Canadian forests and properly aged, features reduced formaldehyde levels.
Aesthetically pleasing, durable, and safe, hemlock is perfect for this luxury home!
Just like in every sauna, the floor is always finished with tiles or concrete, and then a series of duckboards is carefully installed over it. While concrete alone already works well for saunas, the addition of duckboards keeps you safe because they have a non-slip surface.
Duck boards also add aesthetic appeal to the space as they match the wood material and hues offering a stress-free ambiance. And since duckboards are removable, you can easily clean the concrete floor beneath it during maintenance.
You may find the duckboard flooring enough for you to sit on. But still, a custom-made sauna won’t be complete without the benches. Matching the gorgeous duckboards are the upper and lower benches, which cater to the diverse preferences of those seeking respite, ensuring that you can find your ideal vantage point.
The homeowners wanted to have an 8-ft ceiling height, but this might prevent them from feeling the heat. So, the team meticulously positioned the upper bench at 18inches and the lower bench at 36 inches, which are the ideal measurements for a custom-made sauna this size.
The typical ceiling height of saunas ranges from six to seven ft or 77 to 84 inches. This allows for optimal heat distribution and ventilation. Although the maximum safe height is 96 inches or eight ft., most builders do not recommend this as the heat might rise too high and go to waste instead of your body.
Fully aware of its implications, the client still opted for an eight-ft ceiling. Vintage Cellars’ job is to ensure that safety is not compromised, the clients are properly educated, and the sauna is designed accordingly. It is also equipped with a Harvia heater with around 7-kilowatt capacity, just enough for this custom-made sauna’s size.
In adding the tongue-and-groove boards (T & G) on the wall, the team followed the traditional railroad pattern with the T&G staggered to minimize the seams. However, a seam was created in the middle of the room per the client’s request. The seams are visible on the right wall and the ceiling.
Basically, our custom sauna builders were able to subtle seams while enforcing the railroad pattern, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing interior.
Typical tools in saunas are the bucket and ladle, which are used to pour water on top of the heater with lava rocks inside. The mere mention of these elements sounds restorative and risky at the same time. So, as a nod to safety and practicality, Vintage Cellars put a protective fence around the heater, ensuring that users can indulge in the warmth without fear of overheating.
Although the client requested the heater guard to be just as tight as the bench materials, the team knows it’s an unsafe approach. The heater also needs to breathe and tightening the heater guard will suffocate it and may cause harm.
This thoughtful design element not only safeguards against potential hazards but also facilitates optimal ventilation, further enhancing the overall experience.
Perhaps the most striking aspect of this custom-made sauna is its elegant glass front, a bold architectural statement that marries form and function with seamless grace. Adhering to stringent safety standards, this transparent facade invites natural light to filter in, creating a sense of openness and seamless integration with the surrounding environment.
You may wonder if this single pane-glass front can hold the optimal temperature needed. But, as our experts say, everything’s fine as long as the structure has no more than 25% glass material.
Beyond its physical attributes, the true essence of this custom-made sauna lies in the sense of luxury and indulgence it imparts. Each element, from the carefully curated materials to the meticulous attention to detail, has been thoughtfully orchestrated to cultivate an atmosphere of unparalleled relaxation and rejuvenation.
In a world where the pursuit of wellness and self-care has become paramount, this custom-made sauna in Beverly Hills stands as a testament to the art of living well. It is a sanctuary where the stresses of daily life can be shed, and the mind and body can be nurtured in an environment that celebrates the finer things in life.
Whether you want a custom-made sauna as a private retreat or a space for intimate gatherings, you can have one built at the comforts of your own home. Consider it as an investment that will provide you the health boost needed to face the daily challenges you meet wherever you are.
Vintage Cellars can help you achieve this goal. Our excellent team of custom sauna builders are dedicated to providing you top-tier service from day one. Call us today for more information and let’s get to work!
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