Finding a quality sauna that meets your specific needs is difficult. We design custom saunas, tailored to your space, environment, and aesthetics, and can connect you to a trusted builder.
Wood-fired heater planning, cedar interior, and detailed bench layout.
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Shed conversion to sauna with warm room space for relaxation and socializing.
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Compact indoor layout with efficient heater sizing and moisture control.
View project →Every sauna project is different. Find the right starting point for yours.
We design your sauna from scratch and connect you with a trusted builder to get it constructed. From custom plans to a finished sauna — we handle the entire process.
Start the Design Process →Order individual design products starting at $99 — custom materials lists with pricing, 3D SketchUp models, step-by-step construction instructions, or a complete design package.
Shop Design Products →Whether it's heater sizing, ventilation, insulation, or something else — ask us anything and a sauna expert will respond personally.
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I started using saunas years ago at the gym and quickly became hooked — the heat, the ritual, the way everything slows down. Eventually, the crowded gym sauna wasn't cutting it anymore, so I decided to build my own. I wasn't a builder, but I spent months studying Finnish sauna design principles and learning what actually makes a sauna perform well. That first backyard build in South Lake Tahoe has been running multiple times a week for over five years now — through heavy snow seasons and everything Tahoe throws at it.
That experience taught me that a great sauna comes down to getting the design right from the start — proper insulation, ventilation, bench height, and heater sizing. I founded Tahoe Sauna Company to help people skip the guesswork and get a custom sauna that's built to last. Whether you're planning a backyard build or converting a spare room, I'll help you design a sauna that fits your space, your climate, and the way you actually want to use it.
We design saunas that look and feel like part of your home & lifestyle, not a mismatched add-on. Our saunas are also built to last, which means that are energy efficient, durable, and comfortable.
Tell us about your space and goals. We will build a plan your contractor can execute.
Get StartedAn engineering-based review of the Plunge Sauna XL ($12,990). We evaluate the HUUM heater, sloped ceiling design, wall thickness, ventilation, and capacity claims against sauna design standards.
Read more →Sauna ReviewsAn engineering-based review of the SISU Crew Cabin Sauna ($13,995). We evaluate stone mass, ceiling height, ventilation, capacity claims, and more against established sauna design standards.
Read more →Sauna PlanningA custom-built sauna costs $5,000–$25,000+. A kit sauna runs $3,000–$12,000. A room conversion is $2,500–$8,000. Here's exactly where the money goes and what drives the price up or down.
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