Your creativity for the wellness area with sauna is needed

Hello everyone,

After a long back and forth about where we want/can set up our sauna, the choice has now fallen on our bonus room in the form of a converted roof above the double garage.
At first, we wanted to convert a room in the basement, but the arguments for the bonus room (direct proximity to the bathroom, much more pleasant room feeling, balcony in immediate vicinity, significantly fewer concerns regarding mold formation) clearly outweigh that.

I am attaching two photos of the future wellness room.
As you can see, the room has a sloping roof on two sides and a very high ceiling.
The room is 5.00 x 5.80 meters in size, ceiling height 3.80 meters.
It has a normal window on the front side and 2 dormer windows.

I would place the sauna (2.15 x 2.15 meters) 50 cm in front of the window, as far to the left as it touches the sloping roof... I don’t really like the obscured window, but unfortunately, that is the only possible position.

The room should have 2 lounge chairs, a Hammam-like reclining option with a heat radiator to be mounted on the sloping ceiling.

I would only sand and oil the floor...
Regarding the color scheme of the ceiling and walls, I am still totally clueless and would need a few ideas or suggestions...
Somehow, I have the idea of using photo wallpapers for the sloping ceilings (starry sky), but I’m not sure yet....
How would you design the room?

Thanks in advance for all suggestions and ideas.

Can't the window be integrated into the sauna? Make an opening there and, if necessary, satinize it with foil inside the sauna. Or you make a proper meter in between and use the area as a storage space.

Best regards, Yvonne

Can't the window be integrated into the sauna? Make a recess there and optionally satinize it with foil inside the sauna. Or you make a full meter in between and use the area as storage space.

Regards, Yvonne

That's a great idea... But there are a few hurdles that need to be overcome here. If the window is basically inside the sauna cabin, it is exposed to extreme temperatures of double-digit minus degrees on the outside and up to 90 degrees plus on the inside, can the components handle that (wooden frame, hinges, glass, etc.)... what about condensation on the window? The window is double-glazed and not a highly insulated triple-glazed one, so the window would radiate cold, which could be unpleasant in the sauna...

I like the idea because it would eliminate the 0.5m wide dead space, I'm just a bit unsure if it can be implemented structurally (without huge effort) without running into any problems...

Leaving the window issue aside, how would you design the room in terms of color (walls and ceiling)... The room should radiate calmness and warmth when it's finished.

Can't the window be integrated into the sauna? Make a recess there and possibly satinize it with foil inside the sauna.
Or you make a proper meter space in between and use the area as a storage space.

Regards, Yvonne

Hello Yvonne,

I have now been advised by various people against integrating the window into the sauna, as this is not feasible without major effort. The sauna’s room climate would also be negatively affected by the window.

I will now revise the individual segments of the sauna so that I can install them to the right of the door... this should give me the greatest possible use of the room.

I am still struggling with the choice of colors for the walls and the ceiling.
I think the room would feel very pleasant if I used brown tones for the walls and ceiling, with the walls a bit darker than the ceiling... but I am not sure, because the ceiling area is very large due to the sloping roof and might possibly feel a bit ‘oppressive’?

Unfortunately, I lack creativity and imagination for things like this, so I am very grateful for any tips and suggestions... how would you design this room color-wise?

Right of the door??? You mean left?

The question is which style you prefer for wellness: Scandinavian Nordic with lots of wood comes to mind, then the Asian style, which is somewhat more minimalist, you can go in the direction of oriental playful or modern minimalist. The relaxation furniture and lighting should be adapted accordingly. While the wicker lounger fits the Scandinavian style, a flat lounger would suit the Asian style, large square cushions in modern style, colorful pillows in oriental style. Decorations accordingly.

Each has its reason for existence. I would then adjust the front of the sauna walls and accordingly the walls.

I see a problem if the slants become too dark, that can be oppressive.

Too many shades of brown actually don't create any feeling, so think of a contrasting color.

Caribbean style comes to mind with a beach chair and turquoise walls :)

Basically, one style is to be preferred; otherwise, it can look cheap and restless.

How about a starry sky or another picture painted directly on the slope? With stars, it could also be combined with dim LEDs, creating an "outdoor effect".