Indoor Saunas

Create a Private Wellness Escape Inside Your Charlotte Home

Picture having a calming, spa-like retreat just steps away from your daily routine. At Charlotte Custom Saunas, we specialize in designing and installing custom indoor saunas that blend naturally into your home’s layout, architecture, and lifestyle. Whether you’re enhancing a primary bathroom, finishing a basement, upgrading a spare room, or repurposing unused space, we help transform ordinary areas into restorative wellness environments.

Every indoor sauna we build is tailored specifically to how you plan to use it—relaxation, recovery, stress relief, or overall health. Our focus is on comfort, durability, and long-term performance, ensuring your sauna becomes a daily ritual rather than an occasional luxury.

What’s Included With a Custom Indoor Sauna

No two saunas we build are the same. We don’t rely on generic kits or pre-designed layouts. Instead, our process begins with careful space evaluation, detailed planning, and thoughtful design. We work with premium sauna woods such as cedar, hemlock, and spruce, selected for their durability, comfort, and natural resistance to heat and moisture.

Heating options are customized to your preferences and wellness goals, including traditional electric heaters, infrared systems, steam configurations, or hybrid setups. To elevate your experience, optional features may include soft LED lighting, integrated sound systems, full-glass doors, or ergonomic multi-level benches. The result is a refined, spa-level indoor sauna built specifically for your Charlotte home.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to install an indoor sauna?

Once materials are delivered, most indoor sauna installations are completed within 3 to 10 days, depending on size and complexity. The process begins with detailed planning, followed by coordination of electrical preparation and finishing work. Our installers work cleanly and efficiently, minimizing disruption to your home. After installation, we provide a full walkthrough covering operation, cleaning, and long-term care.

Can an indoor sauna be installed in a basement?

Yes. Basements are one of the most common locations for indoor saunas in Charlotte homes. Many basements are underutilized and provide ideal conditions for heat retention. We regularly design basement saunas that function as stand-alone wellness rooms or integrate into home gyms and entertainment spaces. Our team handles insulation, ventilation planning, and heater placement to ensure safe, efficient operation with electric, infrared, or steam systems.

We’ve also installed indoor saunas in townhomes, split-level homes, and newer construction properties throughout the Charlotte area. No matter your home style, we’ll design a solution that fits.

Do indoor saunas require special electrical or ventilation work?

Yes. Proper electrical and ventilation planning is essential for safety and performance. Most electric and infrared saunas require a dedicated circuit, and steam systems have additional requirements. We assess your existing setup and coordinate with licensed electricians as needed to ensure everything meets local codes.

Ventilation is carefully planned to manage humidity and protect surrounding areas of your home. Our builders design these systems in advance so your indoor sauna operates efficiently without impacting indoor air quality or moisture levels.

What is the best location for an indoor sauna in a Charlotte home?

Indoor saunas can be installed in a wide range of spaces depending on layout and lifestyle. Finished basements are a popular choice due to consistent temperatures and privacy. Primary bathrooms offer a seamless spa experience near showers and soaking tubs. Spare bedrooms, walk-in closets, and home gyms are also excellent options. During your consultation, we assess airflow, electrical access, and how you plan to use the sauna to recommend the ideal placement.

What sauna sizes work best indoors?

* 4’ x 6’ for one to two users with a compact bench

* 6’ x 8’ for three to four users with tiered seating

* 8’ x 10’ for families or dedicated wellness rooms

Ceiling height plays an important role in comfort and efficiency. A height of around 7 feet is ideal for consistent heat circulation. Taller ceilings may require additional design considerations to maintain proper performance, especially with traditional heaters.

We’ve designed saunas for unique Charlotte interiors, including angled ceilings, narrow rooms, and converted bonus spaces. Accurate measurements and thoughtful design ensure the best possible fit.