SAUNA KIT ACCESSORIES

Whilst all sauna kits and pre-fab saunas come with everything that you require to enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating body sauna, you may also wish to add some accessories to you sauna room for that extra little bit of luxury.

Many sauna kits offer a number of optional extras, but even if you choose not to select them at the time of your sauna purchase, you can always add them on at a later stage. Some of these accessories are functional, whilst others can help give your sauna its own identity.

Sauna options and extras

Practical sauna accessories include items like towel racks and headrests. Towels can of course be left on the benches, but it is tidier and creates a more spacious and organised look if they are hung up on their own rack.

A timber clothes rack can also be useful for any gowns or clothing used to enter and leave the sauna.

Equally, wooden headrests add an additional level of comfort and, since a sauna is all about relaxation, they can be a useful addition to this quiet and relaxing environment.

Creating the right atmosphere in the sauna is very important and Aromatherapy has always been a part of the sauna experience. In the original sauna's of Finland, where wood burning stoves were used to generate heat, herbs and birch were used to produce scents and aid relaxation. Today essential oils can be used in a similar way by adding a few drops to the hot rocks, or simply allowing the essence to evaporate from a bowl. Typical oils used include pine, birch and eucalyptus. Use the link above, or this one sauna aromas to find out more.

Additional items of furniture like a sauna stool may also come in handy and can add to the personalized look of a sauna.

There are a number of practical additions that can be added to the sauna room that can provide some useful information.

The most obvious is a wall mounted clock (typically in wood) to match the sauna lining. A sauna is not a good environment in which to keep a watch.

A timer is also a useful and attractive sauna option. Although the sauna heater (stove) should have a timer associated with the thermostat, a traditional sand timer of wood and glass will never go amiss. It also helps to rid us of the clock watching mentality that so dominates the rest of our lives.

A thermometer and hygrometer set, typically mounted on a wooden plate, provides vital information about the sauna's environmental conditions. Most sauna users like to know the exact temperature and humidity of their sauna at any moment in time and this piece of equipment allows constant and accurate monitoring.

A copper or wooden ladle, along with an equivalent pale, are necessities for anyone wishing to enjoy a steam shock, or the addition of humidity to the sauna. These items are essential for anyone who wants to have the option of enjoying a wet or dry sauna experience.

Ventilation grills (typically in wood) can be useful if the sauna gets too hot, or to assist in flushing out the heat and humidity once a session has been completed.

Oxygen ionizers are claimed to release negative ions which purify the air. Some sauna ionizers can also be used to dispense natural oils and scents which help relaxation.

There are of course many more accessories, some decorative and some functional, and many can be purchased at a cost saving by buying a sauna accessory kit. Fo rthose with large budgets, the sauna can including features like reading lights and even sound systems.