Reclaimed wood sauna is in vogue

Family sauna home made of reclaimed wood with a view from the window directly into the garden
Family sauna home made of reclaimed wood with a view from the window directly into the garden

One of the current top sauna trends: The design of the sauna for the home with reclaimed wood. This special wood gives the sauna an extraordinary charm: alpine chic for the home – for a holiday feeling in your own four walls.

Reclaimed wood: what is that anyway?

There is a lot of talk on the market about reclaimed wood, but often it is wood with an “old look”. When we talk about reclaimed wood, we mean original old wood: that is, this wood comes from old farmhouses and huts in Austria. The wood has been exposed to the weather there for decades: rain, wind and sun have had an effect on the wood for years, giving it its unique, quaint character: Each piece of the reclaimed wood tells its very own story, so to speak… In order to be able to use the wood for the construction of the sauna, it is carefully removed, cleaned and processed. There are lighter and darker sorts. The original sunburnt boards all have an individual look, none looks like the other. But that’s exactly what is desired and the special thing about the original old wood.

Reclaimed wood sauna inspirations

Would you like to be inspired? We have already been able to plan and manufacture numerous sauna projects with this special quaint wood . Let yourself be inspired to find suitable ideas for the design of your own sauna. Feel free to take a look around:

Reclaimed wood: special wood with character

Reclaimed wood exudes its very own, rustic charm: this wood has been shaped by the weather over the years into a wood with a strong character. When it comes to sauna design with this wood, we speak of the so-called design in “alpine chic”. Our customers report again and again that you can relax wonderfully while taking a sauna, because the wood makes your thoughts wander about your last holiday in the mountains… With a reclaimed wood sauna, you can bring your holiday home – and you can also relax perfectly from everyday life at home.

We are happy to support you in sauna planning: you have all the options for the floor plans, as we plan and manufacture your sauna to measure for you. (The floor plans in the picture are only examples – anything is possible.)

Reclaimed wood sauna – selected projects

Reclaimed wood sauna made to measure:
Family sauna with integrated window

Reclaimed wood sauna with glass front:
Symmetrical sauna with floating benches

Old wood outdoor sauna:
Garden sauna by the pool with old wood

Old wood sauna with sloping roof:
Made-to-measure sauna with glass front next to the shower

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Sauna & health
Since we have our corso sauna, I am much more relaxed.
Sabine Schneider

Costs of a reclaimed wood sauna

In addition to precious woods such as walnut, original old wood is one of the most expensive types of wood for sauna design. The refurbishment is complex and the woods are unique. Prices and all further information can be found in our sauna line CHALET >

Sauna exhibition

If you want to get an impression, we recommend a visit to corso sauna exhibition, where we can also advise you comprehensively on the planning of your sauna: SAUNA EXHIBITIONS >

Sauna manufacturer: the right partner for your project

Your sauna is a purchase for life. Therefore, you should take the time to choose the right sauna manufacturer for your “Project Relaxation”. At corso you are at the right address…

  • if you are looking for an individually designed sauna to measure
  • when good planning and attractive design are important to you
  • if you value the best quality of craftsmanship. Made in Germany.

We are already looking forward to planning the sauna with you!

Design sauna with a view

Design Sauna mit Glasfront in Thermo-Eiche mit frei stehendem Saunaofen und LED Beleuchtung. Massanfertigung.
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Sauna Massanfertigung Thermo Eiche 1 | corso saunamanufaktur

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Wellness and relaxation: that’s what the client of this sauna wished to realize in his house. Like a designer piece of furniture, it now blends into the fitness area. It was designed in thermo-aspen and fine oak real wood veneer: the dark woods and the indirect LED lighting create a cozy atmosphere. The client is thrilled that corso has built everything according to his wishes:

What were your wishes for your sauna project?

“During my stressful medical day with night shifts, I desired to create an oasis of relaxation, …

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Satisfied customers
corso implemented our sauna exactly as we had imagined it.
Marc L.

…coupled with fitness elements. The Corso Sauna with adjoining whirlpool with slatted roofing and the fitness equipment that resembles pieces of furniture, now fulfill these wishes.”

Do you use the sauna regularly?

“Yes, I’m in the whirlpool several times a week, but also in the sauna.”

What do you like most about your sauna?

“The sauna inspires me in several ways: the scent of the thermowood, which smells slightly of caramel. Through the large glass front (corner glazing) we have a beautiful view of the whirlpool and garden. And with the combi sauna heater, we can use the sauna as a bio sauna or as a Finnish sauna, depending on our mood. All this really makes the sauna a perfect haven of peace.”

Our tip for builders who are planning a tailor-made sauna for their home:

If you are planning a sauna, please contact us very early. This gives us the opportunity to provide you with the best possible advice so that the on-site requirements can already be taken into account during construction planning. If, for example, the sauna heater is to be installed free-standing in the glass corner, as in this project, this naturally looks particularly chic if the cables are laid invisibly under the tiled floor. To do this, sauna planning must be carried out at an early stage and in detail so that the cables come out of the ground at the right point.

We would also be happy to plan your customised sauna together with you. Further information:

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Photographer: Max Kruggel

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Sauna with window to outside

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.
Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

Design Sauna mit Fenster nach draußen. Sauna mit Dachschräge nach Maß in hellem Holz. Große Glasfront, nach außen verlängerte Bänke und LED Beleuchtung. Frei stehender Saunaofen und schwebende Saunabänke.

We have individually planned and built this sauna with window to the outside as a custom-made product. In an interview, the client is very satisfied with the project realization:

What were your wishes for the project?

“Our design idea was that the sauna with a window to the outside should look spacious and open, accessible from the bathroom and look good.”

How did you come up with the sauna idea?

“We wanted a sauna to keep fit in old age and have a good time…

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Sauna & health
Since we have our corso sauna, I am much more relaxed.
Sabine Schneider

…to enjoy beautiful hours (especially in winter) with relaxation and good music in our own home. Especially if you’ve had a stressful day, it’s a very pleasant way to wind down and relax. And this has actually been a complete success: With the corso sauna, we have found a new haven of peace in our lives, which gives us a break for body, mind and soul.”

Were there any particular challenges, how were they solved?

“The particular challenge lay in the sloping ceiling and the low ceiling height. As a result, however, it has been possible to create an airy, spacious sauna room despite its niche character (small room with a low ceiling).”

The large passage directly to the bathroom is practical, making it easy and quick to reach the shower to cool off after the sauna.

What do you like most about the sauna?

“I particularly like the sauna bench/wall that is extended further outwards, which makes the sauna look even more spacious. The black tongues between the light profiled wood are visually very beautiful and it all looks very harmonious, as we have designed the woods of the back wall and the seat to be the same width. As a result, the entire look of the sauna looks very calm and homogeneous.”

How often do you relax in your sauna?

“We now use the sauna 1 – 2 times a week and enjoy the healthy moments of relaxation very much.”

How did you find out about corso?

“We came to corso through the company Treibholz from Bremen. Treibholz has been with us for many years as a specialist shop for ecological and sustainable furniture construction and as an interior designer.”

Thank you for the interview! Our team also likes the project very much, especially the sauna wall and sauna bench that continue to the outside make this sauna fit perfectly into the room. [Click on the images to view them in large format.]

We would also be happy to plan your customised sauna with a window to the outside together with you. Further information:

Sauna with window to the outside: Which windows are suitable?

Plastic windows are not suitable for installation in a sauna with a window, as they can warp due to the high heat. In addition, plastic windows could release harmful fumes due to high heat and humidity.

Instead, wooden windows are used in sauna construction, and aluminum windows are also suitable. However, if there is a plastic window on site that is not to be replaced, special solutions can be taken into account when planning the sauna: One possibility, for example, is to place a second window in front of it, which is made of wood and toughened safety glass.

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Design sauna on garage roof

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit
Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Sauna auf Garagendach: Altholzsauna in Maßanfertigung mit Glasfront und integriertem Außenfenster. Anbau bzw. Aubau auf dem Garagendach.

Within the house, there was no space for a private wellness area. Therefore, the idea arose to build this sauna on the garage roof. The result is a perfect retreat with a fantastic view of the countryside: through the generous sauna glazing and thanks to the integrated exterior windows, you can look out into the lush green nature while taking a sauna. A special highlight are the sauna benches, which are extended outwards, on which you can also enjoy the view while relaxing. The sauna was designed in rustic reclaimed wood – and the relaxation area was also furnished in the appropriate “alpine chic”.

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Sauna & health
Since we have our corso sauna, I am much more relaxed.
Sabine Schneider

… that a very harmonious, relaxed ambience has been created: Simply a very cozy place to switch off from everyday life and let your mind wander…

The builder is very impressed – his original tone:

“But the sauna is also really very successful. The whole team around Ms. Holzmeier did a mega job. Around the corner from us is the Klafs company, which builds very high-quality saunas. Based on their website, the decision was clearly made in favor of the company Corso, as they build insanely beautiful saunas in terms of design. I haven’t found anything comparable. That’s why we like to use our project as a reference, so that even more people choose Corso.”

Our tip for builders who are planning a sauna on the garage roof:

If you are planning a sauna on your garage roof, please contact us early. We are happy to support you with our experience from similar projects that we have already realized. In this way, the on-site requirements can already be optimally taken into account during the planning phase.

We look forward to talking to you!

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Photographer: Arnt Haug

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Sauna black poplar + Douglas fir

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel
Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Sauna schwarzes Holz: maßgefertigte Sauna mit Glasfront in Douglasie kombiniert mit schwarzer Pappel

Stylish design sauna with black sauna wood: In Finland and Estonia, so-called smoke saunas used to have a rustic tradition. Here, the originally light wood was left to sooty completely black by a wood-burning stove. Today, smoke saunas are hard to find due to the risk of fire. Nevertheless, it definitely looks stylish to design part of the sauna wood in black: it is precisely the contrast to the lighter sauna wood that creates a special tension. Due to the indirect LED lighting behind the backrest, the sauna wood is particularly staged.

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Sauna & health
Since we have our corso sauna, I am much more relaxed.
Sabine Schneider

The local Douglas fir was used here as sauna wood, which we grow regionally in our own forests only about 15 km away from our manufactory. The wood was felled and transported directly to corso, so that the CO2 footprint is correspondingly low. We planed, dried and processed the wood ourselves. – Our understanding of a sustainable sauna.

The sauna benches and backrests are designed in black treated poplar. A special eye-catcher is the outwardly extended sauna with the two infrared seats.

Our tip for builders who are planning a sauna with black wood for their home:

The sauna wood is treated black with a special agent. If you use the sauna, this color will not rub off. Nevertheless, the black wooden surfaces are more maintenance-intensive than light sauna wood, because dust and signs of wear are more noticeable here.

We would like to invite you to discover this sauna in our sauna exhibition. We will be happy to advise you on the planning of your individual sauna made to measure.

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Photographer: Tino Schützchen

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Garage metamorphosis: corner sauna with glass front.

Corner sauna in oak and thermo-aspen with two-sided glazing, floating benches, back wall oven and concealed infrared emitter
Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

verdeckter Infrarotstrahler in der Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen

schwarze Beschläge Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

verdeckter Infrarotstrahler in der Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen

schwarze Beschläge Ecksauna in Eiche und Thermo-Espe mit zweiseitiger Verglasung, schwebenden Bänken, Hinterwandofen und verdeckt eingebautem Infrarot Strahler

Modern-elegant corner sauna

A dark basement garage in which garden tools and building materials are stored – that was the starting point for this sauna project. Hard to imagine? In any case, the client had the necessary imagination and was able to convince her husband to tackle the metamorphosis: the result was a bright, light-flooded area to spend the valuable free time together doing sports and well-deserved relaxation in the sauna. In 2012/2013 the house was built in Lower Franconia, in 2014/2015 the…

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Sauna & health
Since we have our corso sauna, I am much more relaxed.
Sabine Schneider

… Outdoor facilities with pool and garden and the family grew before the idea of your own sauna at home matured in 2019. Initially, a room with the dimensions 180 x 150 cm was planned: “But I quickly realized that this room would be a bit too small for a family sauna: because my idea was that we wanted to use the bio sauna together with our children for warming moments,” says the client.
As a result, she developed the idea of completely redesigning the garage space, which was no longer absolutely necessary. The aim was to retain as many of the existing structures as possible: the garage door was to be replaced by a glass front and an additional breakthrough was to be created in order to install further window elements. The result is a light-flooded, very bright sports and wellness area with treadmill, free-standing whirlpool and a corner sauna with glass front (double-sided glazed).

The entire ambience is very modern and bright. The optimally coordinated wooden elements in oak run as a “red thread” through the entire design and thus ensure a cozy, homely atmosphere. The interior design of the sauna in oak real wood veneer with a structured surface creates an exciting, rustic look and at the same time ensures an optimal sauna climate through the surface enlargement. “It was important to me that the sauna heater is not visible, so we opted for a back wall stove that is hidden behind the sauna wall. So I wanted to avoid that our children constantly have to be careful not to burn themselves on the sauna heater.”
Another special feature that the client attached great importance to is the omission of the complete backrest: both sauna-goers use the sauna mainly while lying down or bent forward, so that the backrest could be dispensed with. The infrared emitter integrated into the rear wall could thus be accommodated completely invisibly. The gullwing doors are only opened when using the spotlight. It was also important to the client to position the corner sauna in the corner of the room with the two-sided glazing, so that you can enjoy the view of the garden when taking a sauna from the cabin: “I am particularly enthusiastic about the floating benches again and again, because no post or the like disturbs the view outside.”

The builders became aware of the corso sauna manufactory through acquaintances who also use a corso sauna: “We already had the idea that we wanted to plan the entire sauna very freely and design it according to our wishes. And corso was simply the perfect partner for this objective: the specialist planners always knew exactly what I meant. The planning was easy, friendly and uncomplicated. And in the end, everything worked smoothly because I was simply well understood as a customer.” And this despite the fact that the entire planning was carried out exclusively via e-mail/telephone and without an architect. Only the exact measurement was carried out on site by corso.

What tips does the client have for others who are planning a similar project?
“I would advise other builders to consider in the first step what would be important to them about their sauna or sauna equipment. On the basis of the many pictures and projects you get good impressions of what is feasible. In the second step, you should really simply get involved in the ideas and experiences of the corso sauna planners: From the individual wishes and specifications, the planners develop a coherent overall concept with their calm manner. I can only say that it was exactly the right decision to rely on corso’s recommendations in many individual respects, for example in the selection of wood, the rear wall stove, the black fittings and also the concealed infrared radiator. We are very satisfied with the result.” [Photographer: Samuel Becker.]

May we also plan your corner sauna for your home…?
We look forward to your project! Further information on the subject of corner saunas can be found here:

Further corner sauna references:

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Glazed sauna in oak

Sauna oak with glass front and benches in thermo-aspen plus infrared heater
Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Sauna Eiche mit Glasfront und Bänken in Thermo-Espe plus Infrarotstrahler

Elegant work of art

If you look at the pictures of this sauna project, it is hard to imagine that the sauna is located in a completely renovated basement. Previously, an outdated swimming pool was housed here in a Düsseldorf townhouse, which was hardly used after the children moved out. This gave rise to the idea of transforming the entire floor into one floor for sauna, fitness and leisure/relaxation: the glazed sauna was to form the core element: as a kind of “transparent sculpture in the room” – according to the idea of the client…

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Since we have our corso sauna, I am much more relaxed.
Sabine Schneider

For the design planning, the client commissioned studio ASH from Cologne, who took over both the creative part of the interior design and the execution planning. As part of the planning, photorealistic renderings were created in order to optimally plan the overall effect of all design elements and proportions. “That helped a lot to be able to better imagine the space and the furnishings. Certainly, the renderings are a cost factor, but this solution was very helpful for the intensive and optimal planning. I can only recommend this to other builders.”

The project was not entirely uncomplicated: load-bearing walls had to be removed and the reinforced concrete bath completely removed over several weeks with the jackhammer. For example, curved wall areas can be seen in the pictures, behind which the supporting pillars are hidden. However, the result was definitely worth the effort – according to the client: “The created feel-good room and above all the sauna have become exactly as I wanted them to be: with floating benches, large glass surfaces and designed in dark wood. With the curtains open, we can look directly into the garden from the sauna – that’s exactly what we wanted.”

Especially the dark wood was important to him, but other sauna manufacturers could not realize this as desired here. The client finally became aware of the corso sauna manufactory through a report in a wellness magazine. In addition, he had received the recommendation for corso as a suitable project partner from a friend from the neighborhood. The first design for the sauna was quickly completed, followed by intensive coordination – also on site – in order to implement all the details exactly according to the wishes of the client.

The interior lining of the sauna is designed in high-quality thermo-oak real wood veneer with a very reduced, horizontal joint course, which makes the sauna look almost like a designer piece of furniture. Fittingly, the sauna benches are kept in dark thermo-aspen: Due to the thermal treatment (the wood is strongly heated under complete oxygen deprivation), the wood is very moisture and dimensionally stable: The sugar molecules in the wood “caramelize”, so to speak, whereby the originally light aspen wood gets a dark, consistently warm wood color and smells pleasant. The floating benches, together with the two glazed sides, convey maximum lightness and transparency. Through the indirect LED lighting, the entire sauna is skilfully staged. The infrared heater is concealed in the sauna wall and can be activated by a discreet button directly in the sauna.

The planning process took about three months. The client explains: “You have to take the time for the planning, it pays off. And due to the very individual design of the sauna by corso, it ultimately corresponds 100% to my wishes and is actually a noble, transparent work of art for me.” The sauna is now used regularly – at least once a week – and is a welcome relaxation pole in the otherwise busy everyday life. Here, especially the bio sauna is the favorite to do something for your own health in mild temperatures. [Photographer: Arnt Haug.]

May we also plan your individual sauna made to measure for your home…?
We look forward to your project! Further information on sauna planning can be found here:

Or contact us, we will be happy to advise you:

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Sauna wood

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Sauna wood overview

Natural, cozy, durable and genuine. This is wood, for which we have a weakness. In addition, there is the wood colour, the grain and the unmistakable fragrance. All this makes our woods special – a material with its own character.

We get the wood for your corso sauna from the endless expanses of Canada, from the Scandinavian Arctic Circle or from the deep forests of Europe. In total, there are more than 100 varieties and all have one thing in common: the trees are planted in an environmentally conscious manner, cut in an appropriate manner and stored and dried gently. Endangered tree species and tropical woods are taboo at corso.

corso sauna woods withstand high temperatures without resining or warp. This is how they will make you happy for many years. Our bestsellers include domestic fir and aspen, Nordic spruce and Canadian hemlock fir as well as thermal aspen, for example for outdoor saunas. Thermo-treated wood is more resistant to moisture and shape, harder and longer-lasting.

Sauna wood: popular types

Which wood do you like? The fragrant fir with its distinctive streak? The graceful, bright aspen? The dark thermo-aspen, whose colour is reminiscent of exotic precious woods? The polar spruce with astone closures and spicy aroma? The soft, honey-coloured Hemlock wood? Discover the character diversity of our woods and choose your favourite.

At corso you have the choice: more than 100 types of sauna wood are available. We are happy to show you here a small selection of the most popular corso sauna woods.

Our tip: Visit the corso exhibition to see, smell, feel our sauna wood… We will be happy to show you all the woods and find your favourite together.

Why is a sauna made of wood?

The word SAUNA means ROOM OF WOOD. The use of wood in sauna construction has traditional but also practical reasons. The typical classic sauna comes from Finland, where there are many wooden huts. In addition, wooden saunas are much more pleasant: if you touch the surface with the bare skin, the wood is not as hot as it would be, for example, with a stone wall. In addition, the tailor-made production of a sauna made of wood opens up an infinite number of design possibilities!

The wood is used for the construction of the loungers and the interior cladding of the sauna cabin. The different types of sauna wood are different in their appearance, but also in their feel and smell. For example, spruce, aspen, oak or hemlock are frequently used. The smooth wood surface of the aspen, for example, is very calm and homogeneous. Due to its low thermal conductivity, the aspen is particularly suitable as sauna wood.

Technically speaking, wood is a natural heat insulator. The wood absorbs the heat generated by the sauna heater and pleasantly releases it back into the sauna interior. That is why it is important that the ratio of wood to glass is right: although glass is popular in sauna design today, there should not be too much glass, because glass makes the temperature distribution in the sauna more uneven and does not compensate humidity fluctuations. It is therefore important to choose a balanced ratio of materials, with two-thirds wood and one-third glass being optimal.

Why not use abachi as sauna wood?

We are often asked about abachi wood, as this is offered by other sauna manufacturers. We completely refrain from this, because this type of wood is taken from the second largest rainforest area on earth (and for this reason, the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation has long advised against using abachi). In addition, the wood is open-pored and much softer than aspen, which is why abachi is more prone to mould.

What is thermo-wood? What is brushed thermo-aspen?

Thermo wood means that the wood is exposed to very high temperatures under complete oxygen deprivation, whereby the sugar molecules in the wood virtually “caramelise”. The thermal treatment makes the wood very moisture- and shape-resistant and correspondingly long-lasting. In addition, the light aspen changes its colour to a darker, warm wood colour.

When it comes to the interior panelling of the sauna, brushed thermo aspen is one of our favourites: the structured surface creates a cosy, rustic look and the surface enlargement simultaneously ensures an optimal sauna climate. With its unegal structure, the brushed wood is reminiscent of flotsam drawn by the rough sea, and the caramelised aspen also exudes a pleasant woody scent.

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How to care for sauna wood?

Ideally, always use a large towel to sauna and make sure that sweat or toiletries do not come into contact with the wood. Then it is usually sufficient to wipe the sauna wood dry or fog-moist if necessary as described above. Since the sauna wood is dry and sensitive to moisture, it must not be cleaned wet under any circumstances. In order to remove stains and protect the sauna wood, we recommend the Lahti care products specially approved for the sauna area, which you can use directly in the corso e-SHOP > Sauna cleaning: All information about sauna cleaning > In order to preserve the wood for a long time, it is also important to thoroughly ventilate the sauna as well as the room after each use.

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Wood is a natural product

Wood is and remains a natural product. Each piece has its own appearance, its own character and its own growth-related vibrancy. This natural-rustic character, which is the special attraction of wood, requires a certain amount of leeway in the product quality. Despite the careful selection of materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing methods, each piece of wood is individual, so-to-say: “wood is not the same as wood”: its peculiarities and uniqueness are unaffected properties of this material. There may be variations in structure and hue. Small movements on board joints and occurring hair cracks have their origin in the natural wood properties and are a proof of the authenticity of the material. In the case of strong changes in humidity, minor changes in the dimensional accuracy of the woods cannot be completely ruled out (e.g. small joints in the rows/head joints or slight bulges/reductions may result). Wood also changes its hue over time, which is not a reason for complaint. Due to the influence of daytime light and especially sunlight as well as by intensive (house) lighting, the color of the wood surface can change.

Digital illustrations on our internet pages, imprints in brochures as well as wooden samples provided are always only a reference and do not constitute an assurance. Deviations are possible and permissible insofar as they are within the natural colour and structure width typical of the respective type of wood. The range of natural colour, structure and other differences within a type of wood are unaffected properties of the material wood and therefore cannot constitute a reason for complaint.

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Further interesting information about sauna and sauna planning:

How do I plan an indoor sauna?
How do I plan an outdoor sauna?
What materials are a sauna made of?

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Bright design sauna with rear wall heater

Design sauna in Bauhaus style with rear wall stove. Sauna wood: light aspen in chopstick look. Large glass front, LED lighting, back wall stove.
Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Design Sauna im Bauhausstil mit Hinterwandofen. Saunaholz: helle Espe in Stäbchenoptik. Große Glasfront, LED Beleuchtung, Hinterwandofen.

Modern sauna in Bauhaus style

The architectural style Bauhaus continues to enjoy great popularity: simple, straightforward and designed in clear, cubic forms. On the basis of this timeless style, we were allowed to plan and build this sauna for a new building. Despite the purist basic idea, the focus should be on a harmonious living experience in which function and comfort are optimally combined. With large glass fronts, the sauna and the symmetrically arranged shower open in the direction of the anteroom with whirlpool, so that a high level of transparency is achieved. In order not to interrupt the symmetries…

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Satisfied customers
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Marc L.

…by a sauna heater, a concealed built-in rear wall heater was used here. In keeping with the bright interior design, the very light aspen wood with its homogenous wood surface was deliberately chosen for the interior cladding of the sauna. The advantage of the aspen is that it does not heat up that much and therefore has ideal properties as sauna wood . Narrow, sharp-edged rods were used, which convey a particularly light feeling and at the same time optimally continue the horizontal lines of the interior design. Due to the indirect, warm white lighting, the sauna conveys a pleasantly relaxing atmosphere.

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We are also happy to plan your custom-made sauna for your home together with you. Further information:

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Hemlock sauna | Starry sky

Modern bio sauna in the smart home with remote activation. Hemlock saunaply, starry sky and extended sauna bench to the outside.
Moderne Bio-Sauna im Smart Home mit Ferneinschaltung. Hemlock Saunaply, Sternenhimmel und nach außen verlängerte Saunabank.

Moderne Bio-Sauna im Smart Home mit Ferneinschaltung. Hemlock Saunaply, Sternenhimmel und nach außen verlängerte Saunabank.

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Moderne Bio-Sauna im Smart Home mit Ferneinschaltung. Hemlock Saunaply, Sternenhimmel und nach außen verlängerte Saunabank.

Moderne Bio-Sauna im Smart Home mit Ferneinschaltung. Hemlock Saunaply, Sternenhimmel und nach außen verlängerte Saunabank.

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Smart home sauna with remote start

A clear, straightforward line as well as a simple, restrained sauna in the master bathroom – these were the wishes of the builder family for the bathroom design in their single-family house in Essen-Werden. The modern new building was built by the One! Contact Planning Office with custom-made work very high-quality planned and furnished, so that a high demand was also placed on the sauna. Torsten Stiepelmann: “As a manufactory, corso was exactly the right partner for the sauna project, because individual solutions and flexibility were required here: we are very satisfied with the result.” By positioning the sauna in the room as well as…

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Pro feedback
As a manufacturer, corso is much more flexible than some other large sauna manufacturers and responds very well to individual wishes.
Michael Dahmen, DDJ Architekten

…further targeted partition walls, the bathroom was cleverly structured and divided into individual zones, so that the impression of several rooms is created. The design is very modern, but the combination of warm and cold materials creates a very homely feel-good overall ambience.

The glass front of the hemlock sauna is kept in a slightly tinted grey glass. The outwardly extended bench seat visually ensures a generous effect of the sauna cabin. A chic eye-catcher is the walk-in rain shower, which provides the necessary cooling after the sauna right next to the sauna.

Inside the sauna, the cosy, warm, honey-coloured hemlock wood is skilfully staged by the starry sky and the indirect LED lighting. The sauna is equipped with a combi stove, so that it can be used either as a Finnish sauna or as a bio sauna. The exhaust air of the KfW 40Plus house was adapted accordingly in consultation with the planning office. Light and sauna technology are switched via a KNX bus system and sensor-controlled safety technology. This also allows a remote start of the sauna on the go.

[We would like to thank the planning office one contact! for the trusting cooperation and are already looking forward to further joint projects.]

Click on the images to view them in large format. Photographer: Jannis Wiebusch.

Would you like to realize your custom-made sauna for your home together with us? We look forward to hearing from you! More information and options for your sauna can be found here:

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The sauna is a purchase for life. We take a lot of time to give you the best advice.
Benedictus Lingens, corso sauna manufactory
CONSULTATION