How to Choose the Best Elevate Sauna for Your Home: A Selector Guide

Bringing a sauna into your home is one of the most rewarding wellness upgrades you can make. But with different sizes, shapes, designs, and features available, knowing which sauna is right for you can be challenging.

This guide simplifies the process so you can confidently choose the sauna that suits your lifestyle, backyard and budget — without the overwhelm.

At Elevate Saunas, we design our range around three simple steps:

1. Choose your sauna style
2. Choose your size
3. Choose your look and features

Let’s walk through each one.

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1. Choose Your Sauna Style: Barrel vs Cube/Cabin

Barrel Saunas — Classic Finnish Experience

Barrel saunas are the timeless, traditional choice. Their rounded shape improves heat circulation and reduces warm-up time, making them efficient and beautifully comfortable. They offer a rustic yet premium look that suits most Australian backyards.

Ideal for:

• Those wanting the authentic Finnish experience

• Fast heat-up times

• Natural, organic aesthetics

• Outdoor spaces with character and a timeless feel

Cube/Cabin Saunas — Modern Architectural Design

Cube saunas offer a clean, contemporary look with flat walls and bold geometry — especially the models with full-glass fronts. They fit seamlessly alongside modern homes, pool areas, decks and landscaped spaces.

Ideal for:

• Modern homes

• Poolside entertainment areas

• Luxury backyards

• Customers wanting a high-end, architectural feel

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2. Choose Your Sauna Size

Choosing the right size comes down to the space you have and how many people will use the sauna.

Compact (1–4 Person)

Perfect for solo use, couples and smaller spaces
Models: Niche View Cube, Urban Barrel

Mid-Size (3–4 Person)

Best all-rounder size for couples, families and most backyards
Models: Outlook Barrel, Cove Barrel, Cove RearView Barrel

Large Luxury (4–6 Person)

Great for retreats or households who entertain and want spacious relaxation
Models: Deluxe Barrel, Deluxe RearView Barrel

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3. Choose Your Look & Features

Once you’ve selected your sauna style and size, you can dial in the look and the features.

Natural Cedar

Warm, aromatic and classic — a popular finish, Deluxe sauna is the ultimate original barrel.

Black Edition

Modern black accents for a striking architectural look — Urban sauna is our best seller.

Feature Upgrades

Certain models come with premium extras:

• Porch: Adds outdoor seating and aesthetic depth

• Rear Window: Expansive view for scenic backyards

• Full Glass Front: Modern, luxury feel with panoramic visibility

These options help you customise your sauna to suit both your lifestyle and your home’s style.

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4. Compare the Elevate Barrel Series

A quick breakdown to help you choose the ideal barrel sauna:

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5. Compare the Elevate Cube Series

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6. Which Sauna Is Right for You? (Quick Selector)

• Want the classic Finnish feel? → Choose a Barrel

• Want a modern architectural look? → Choose a Cube/Cabin

• Limited space and efficient heat? → Niche View Cube or Urban/Plus* Barrel

• Need mid-size footprint with roomy interior? → Cove or Cove RearView Barrel

• Want a premium showpiece? → Outlook Barrel or Deluxe RearView Barrel

• Entertain often? → Deluxe Barrel, Urban Retreat Barrel*, Urban Max Barrel*

*Coming soon

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Final Thoughts

Choosing the perfect sauna comes down to your lifestyle, your space and the experience you want. Whether you prefer the traditional charm of a barrel sauna or the modern lines of a cube sauna, every Elevate model is crafted from premium Canadian Western Red Cedar and engineered for Australian conditions.

If you’re still unsure which sauna is right for you, our team can help you compare models, match a style to your space, and pick the perfect fit. We're always happy to guide you.

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