How to include a home sauna in your bathroom renovation

Bring the Spa Home: How to Add a Sauna to Your Bathroom Renovation 13 Feb 2025 Transforming your bathroom into a personal wellness retreat is a dream and a growing trend in recent years. More homeowners are investing in home saunas and hammams as a statement of luxury and a way to enhance physical and mental well-being. Once reserved for high-end spas, these features have become more accessible, seamlessly integrating into modern bathroom designs. With advances in modular technology, adding a sauna or hammam to your home has never been easier.  At Kallums Bathrooms, we make it simple with our premium Effe brand saunas and hammams. If you are wondering where to buy a sauna in Surrey or Southwest London, look no further – Kallums Bathrooms offers a wide range of high-quality saunas. When choosing the perfect sauna for your home, there are several types of saunas for you to choose from, which will define your overall experience: Choose your Sauna  Traditional Sauna This type of sauna uses a stove to heat rocks, creating a dry heat that can be adjusted by adding water to the stones to produce steam. It provides a traditional experience with high heat and low humidity. Ideal for: People who enjoy the authentic sauna experience with fluctuating temperatures. Infrared Sauna Infrared saunas use infrared light to directly heat your body rather than the air, offering a gentler heat. They are typically more compact and energy-efficient than traditional saunas. Ideal for: People with limited space or prefer a lower-temperature experience that still provides health benefits such as improved circulation. Steam Sauna Often mistaken for saunas. This option creates a humid environment by generating steam. The temperature is typically lower than a traditional sauna, but the high humidity creates a more intense feeling of heat. Ideal for: They are excellent for people who want to improve skin health and provide respiratory benefits, especially for those with allergies or sinus issues.    Proper sauna maintenance is key to ensuring longevity and optimal performance, and Effe saunas are crafted to make this process as simple as possible. Regular cleaning is essential to keep your sauna fresh and hygienic. It’s important to wipe down surfaces with a mild cleanser after each use to remove sweat and oils. The wood in Effe saunas is treated with a high-quality sealant to prevent moisture buildup and damage. In addition, ensuring proper ventilation and regularly checking for any signs of wear or malfunction will help maintain a safe and effective sauna experience. The Effe brand prioritises ease of maintenance, allowing you to enjoy your sauna with minimal hassle. Access your Space:  Space is often a key consideration when designing a sauna for your bathroom. Whether you have a spacious bathroom or a more compact area, there are several ways to integrate a sauna seamlessly into your home. Size: Make sure your bathroom has enough space to accommodate the sauna.  Location: Ideally, the sauna should be located in a corner of the bathroom or an adjacent space for easy access. Consider privacy, ventilation, and proximity to plumbing and electrical connections. At Kallums Bathrooms, we offer Effe saunas with customisable features to fit any space. Corner saunas or modular units can be an excellent solution for smaller areas. These options maximise space without compromising on functionality or comfort. If you have more room to work with, a larger, more luxurious Effe sauna or hammam can be installed as a standout feature. Make your sauna your own  Here at Kallums Bathrooms, we can help incorporate a luxurious and relaxing sauna into your bathroom designs and make it your own by adding additional amenities. Lighting: Install LED lights inside the sauna for ambient lighting. Consider mood lighting options like color-changing lights for a more relaxing atmosphere. Seating: Ensure the sauna has comfortable seating. Benches or backrests made from wood are a common feature of Effe Saunas. Storage: Include shelves or built-in storage for towels, bath products, or robes inside or near the sauna area. Our expert team at Kallums Bathrooms in Surrey is ready to help you design the perfect space, ensuring your sauna enhances the overall aesthetic and meets your wellness goals. A home sauna can become essential to your wellness routine with the right design, installation, and maintenance. Whether you opt for a traditional Effe sauna, an infrared version, or a steam room, these features offer relaxation, rejuvenation, and health benefits.  Visit our Guildford showroom to explore the luxury and craftsmanship of the Effe collection, and let our team help you create your perfect wellness sanctuary at home. More Blogs  Tailored Solutions Starting at One Piece: Discover Dornbracht Atelier at Kallums Bathrooms How to Incorporate Victorian Fixtures and Fittings into Your Bathroom? How to Include a Home Sauna in Your Bathroom Renovation The Future of Luxury: Smart Bathrooms The Top Bathroom Trends to Jump on in 2025 6 Benefits to Remodelling Multiple Bathrooms at the Same Time share this inspiration: Facebook Twitter Pinterest

Lisa Bardell’s Signature London Bathroom Renovation

Lisa Bardell’s Signature London Bathroom Renovation Kallums Bathrooms recently partnered with celebrated presenter, DJ, and gut health activist, Lisa Bardell to complete her London Bathroom Renovation. Lisa is one half of the talented duo, The Mac Twins! Lisa was looking for a local bathroom company to entrust her large, luxury bathroom renovation to, and was soon recommended Kallums Bathrooms. She loved the idea of working with a small, local family run business, and quickly arranged a consultation with us. With three bathrooms to transform (one of which was originally a kitchen that needed to be transformed into a luxurious bathroom!) Kallums were thrilled to undertake such an exciting project. Now that the bathroom renovation is complete, Ellie (our Digital Marketing Manager) caught up with Lisa for all the details on her incredible luxury bathroom renovation and how she found working with Kallums. What made you decide to undertake such a large London bathroom renovation project? From when we first had a meeting with our architects – I knew I wanted a big family bathroom as opposed to en suites. It was for sentimental reasons really, when I was younger my fondest memories are of bath time, the chats, the play, the ritual of it all… I wanted somewhere big and welcoming enough that the whole family could be in there – as chaotic as that may be… What made you choose Kallums for your bathroom renovations? My sister in law recommended Kallums and from our first meeting with Karolina I knew we were in safe hands – my husband and I were both really relaxed and open to ideas and suggestions so let her have a lot of free reign on the direction. Did you have a clear design concept in mind before starting the project? Not at all! My Pinterest board has lots of bold prints, brass and wallpaper – but that was only jump off point really. I have a bath every evening and it’s the only time of the day I’m not speaking to anyone – its my sanctuary. So splashing out on a free standing bath was a real luxury for us. What drew you to a traditional bathroom design? I really wanted to avoid loads of white spaces and marble as I wanted the main bathroom to still feel cosy, it’s quite a big space if you include the wet room too – so the big statement lights and double sink really fill the space. The wood effect floors really add to the warmth, and I love that we can have it extending right into the shower too. Do you have a favourite out of your three new bathrooms? I can’t leave the smaller bathrooms out! I love what we’ve managed to do with the space in the smaller bathrooms – there’s nothing worse than knocking knees on sinks and difficult lay outs for cloakroom bathrooms. One day I want to fill them both with pictures and trinkets, but for now I like the simplicity of the Burlington features and the wallpaper. What is your favourite part of your new bathroom? The Glamora wallpaper is honestly my favourite feature of our entire house – I can’t stop staring at it. It’s so statement without feeling too garish – I would have Glamora in every room if I could! What advice would you give for someone planning a bespoke bathroom remodel? Pick a feature or item and build everything around that… for me it was having the bath by the window and everything else cascaded from there. How was your experience working with Kallums? Incredible! They were so speedy, reliable and I wish I’d had Karolina to design the whole rest of the house with me – she got my taste (and dislikes!) immediately. Looking for an expert Bathroom Designer in London? We are so thrilled with the results of Lisa’s luxury London bathroom renovation, and that she had a great experience with us. Kallums provided our expert bathroom design service and supplied all luxury bathroom products for this incredible project.  If you are looking for an expert bathroom designer in the London area to completely transform your space, contact our dedicated team now. Design your signature bathroom today Find us on social Explore inspiration for stylish bathrooms with our real bathroom examples, latest trend stories and expert bathroom design advice. Be the first to discover our stunning new ranges, along with exclusive tips, promotions and the latest luxury bathroom insight. Follow us on Instagram, Pinterest and Houzz to explore more and sign up to our newsletter below. Instagram Facebook Twitter Linkedin Houzz Pinterest

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