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Indoor saunas

Custom Indoor Saunas for West Metro Homes

Outdoor saunas are what Northern Steam is known for, and they are most of what we build. We also have a crew that builds custom indoor saunas for homes in Minneapolis and the west metro, in basements, home gyms, lake homes and new construction.

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Built into the house, not dropped into it

An indoor sauna should look like it was always part of the room. We work with homeowners, builders, remodelers and designers to fit the sauna to the layout, the finishes and the way the space gets used, so it reads as part of the house and not as a box in the corner.

What goes into an indoor build

Each one is designed for its room. These are the pieces we work with most.

  • Custom cedar interiors
  • Full-glass sauna fronts and doors
  • Integrated LED lighting
  • Electric sauna heaters with WiFi controls
  • Custom bench layouts
  • Thermally modified wood accents
  • Ventilation and moisture planning
  • Installation and electrical coordination
Indoor sauna with a full-glass front and doorIndoor sauna with LED-lit backrest and an electric heaterElectric sauna heater behind a cedar guard in an indoor saunaIndoor sauna entry with cedar slat flooring and tile wallsIndoor sauna benches with a bucket and ladle

Indoor or outdoor

Indoor wins on convenience. It is a few steps from the shower and you never shovel a path to it. Outdoor wins on the experience: the walk out, the cold air between rounds, a wood fire if you want one. If you have the yard for it, we will usually nudge you outside. If you do not, an indoor sauna built properly is a very good second.

If you are weighing the two, read indoor vs. outdoor saunas, or look at our outdoor models.

Where we build indoor saunas

Our indoor crew works across Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Edina, Orono, Chanhassen, Excelsior, Eden Prairie, Plymouth and Maple Grove.

FAQ

Indoor sauna questions

Can you build a sauna in a basement?

Yes. Basements are the most common place for an indoor sauna. We plan ventilation and moisture control, coordinate the electrical work for the heater, and fit the sauna to the room so it looks like part of the house.

Are indoor saunas electric?

Ours are. Indoor builds use electric sauna heaters, usually with WiFi controls, on a dedicated circuit installed by a licensed electrician. A wood-fired stove indoors raises chimney and clearance questions that an electric heater avoids.

Where do you build indoor saunas?

Our indoor crew works in Minneapolis and the west metro, including Minnetonka, Wayzata, Edina, Orono, Chanhassen, Excelsior, Eden Prairie, Plymouth and Maple Grove.

Design Your Sauna

Have a room in mind?

Send us the spot you have in mind and how you want to use it. We will come look at it, talk through size and heat, and send an itemized proposal. No pressure, and no invented urgency.