Birmingham Outdoor Poolside Sauna
Project Details
Custom Outdoor Sauna
Iki Heater
Stained Western Red Cedar Exterior
Cedar Interior
Custom Window
Wi-Fi Controls and Dimmable Lighting
A new reason to enjoy the pool
Sometimes, the best way to get more from your pool is to add a sauna beside it.
At this Birmingham, Michigan home, the pool had grown quiet after the kids moved out. Adding a custom outdoor sauna changed that. Now, the homeowner follows a sauna session with a swim nearly every day, rediscovering a part of the home they had rarely been using.
After considering an outdoor sauna kit online, they chose a locally built, custom sauna from Sauna Bath Co. Designed for regular use and Michigan winters, it brings thoughtful craftsmanship and lasting comfort to a simple daily ritual.
A place to gather, a reason to linger
A sauna beside the pool also creates a natural gathering place. Dinner on the deck becomes an unhurried evening outdoors. Friends share a sauna, cool off with a swim, and settle into conversation before another round.
There is no need for an elaborate occasion. A few friends, warm water on the stones, and time to enjoy it together are enough. Your backyard becomes a place to reconnect, with room for both lively evenings and quiet moments.
Enjoy the changing seasons
As the air turns crisp and the pool water cools, the experience takes on a different character. The warmth of the sauna, the refreshing water, and a moment of rest outdoors create a rhythm you begin to look forward to.
That pairing gives you another reason to enjoy your pool through the swimming season. And when the pool closes, the sauna remains: a warm retreat through fall, winter, and everything a Michigan year brings.
For this homeowner, one addition brought new life to the backyard and a welcome ritual to everyday life.
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We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Each sauna project is unique, and that’s how we like it. Whether you're working with a builder, architect, or taking on the project yourself, we’re here to help you make informed decisions on materials, heat type, layout, and every small detail between.

