Garden Room Hybrid Sauna – Burlington Road, London

At Burlington Road, we created a bespoke hybrid sauna within a garden room, combining traditional sauna design with modern infrared functionality. The generous proportions of the space allowed for a well-balanced layout, with wide horizontal benches that provide both comfort and practicality.

The interior finish in Thermo Aspen gives the sauna a warm, inviting feel, complemented by discreet concealed lighting that enhances the linear design. A glass-fronted door framed in matching Thermo Aspen maintains visibility and connection to the garden room, ensuring the sauna feels integrated yet distinct.

Pencil sketch of an empty sauna room with wooden panels and benches.

MATERIALS

The sauna interior is finished in Thermo Aspen, a premium heat-treated timber selected for its rich golden tone, smooth texture, and exceptional durability. Resistant to warping and wear, Thermo Aspen provides both beauty and longevity, making it ideal for intensive sauna use.

Every surface—including the walls, ceiling, and floating benches—was meticulously clad in horizontal Thermo Aspen, creating a harmonious and cohesive finish. The linear arrangement adds structure and rhythm, while the natural colour of the timber softens the overall look, giving the interior a warm and inviting character.

A glass sauna door framed in matching Thermo Aspen complements the timber while introducing light and visibility. This combination of solid wood and glass ensures the sauna feels bright and connected to its surroundings, while retaining a private, calming atmosphere inside.

Wooden sauna interior with ceiling light and wood panels, SAUNA COMPANY.

FACILITIES

The sauna features a 1+1 bench configuration with one lower and one higher floating bench. The floating design keeps the floor clear, simplifying maintenance while enhancing the visual openness of the space. The bench proportions allow for both reclining and upright seating, offering flexibility and comfort for users.

HEATER

The hybrid design features a HUUM CLIFF 6kW single-phase heater, known for its elegant slimline form and even heat distribution. Complementing this, the sauna is fitted with three glass infrared panels (700W each), allowing users to enjoy faster, targeted heat sessions when desired.

Control is managed via the HUUM UKU Glass Wi-Fi Touch Pad, enabling convenient operation and pre-heating directly from a smartphone.