Infrared saunas are changing the game in Australia, offering deep-penetrating heat to soothe sore muscles, promote relaxation and provide a host of other health benefits. Traditional saunas use a single heater to warm up the air around you, while infrared technology delivers radiant heat for direct absorption into the body. The results are promising, with people across the country embracing the stress relief and improved recovery associated with infrared saunas.
At Nook Saunas, we lead the way in high-performance saunas, crafted from 100% Canadian Hemlock wood and designed with powerful heat, ultra-low EMF and light therapy. We are pleased to offer one, two, and three-person models, with our larger Ultra and Elite varieties particularly popular for families interested in health and wellness. Let’s take a closer look at how much space is needed for a 3-person infrared sauna.
What Floor Space Do You Need for a 3-Person Infrared Sauna?
To give you an idea of how much floor space you need, our Nook Elite 3 Person sauna measures 154cm x 122cm x 190cm (width x depth x height). For proper installation, we recommend you allow roughly 220 cm × 190 cm floor space with 2.1 m height clearance.
What Height and Clearance Requirements Should You Consider?
The good news about our saunas is that once assembled, they can be placed right up against the wall with no clearance required, apart from a few centimetres on top to ensure proper ventilation. For assembly, we require a minimum of 30cm around the sauna so we can safely and efficiently construct it on site. If that clearance is not an option, we will assemble the sauna in an open space nearby and carefully slide it into its final position.
Which Room Types Are Best Suited for Installing a Sauna at Home?
For installing a 3-person infrared sauna at home, the best spot is a spare bedroom, a large ensuite or a home gym/basement. Whether you have a dedicated wellness space or the sauna is your first major investment into home health and relaxation, remember it’s important to have enough room for the sauna with access to solid flooring, reliable power and ventilation.
What Electrical and Ventilation Requirements Must Be Met for Safe Installation?
Choose a dry, well-ventilated area near power access—garage, spare room, or ensuite. Ensure floor load capacity, ease of entry, adequate clearance around walls, and proximity to ventilation and electrical outlets for safe, comfortable use.
What Should You Do to Prepare the Site (flooring, access, maintenance)?
It’s very helpful to us if you clear out the intended space and make a clear pathway for the installation of a 3-person infrared sauna. Ideally, we recommend a level, easy-to-clean floor like tile, concrete or vinyl. Waterproof or water-resistant flooring is preferred over carpet, which traps moisture and can be a fire hazard. We also suggest rubber flooring or waterproof mats on a hard concrete surface to help keep the heat in the sauna.
Explore The Nook Difference With a New Sauna in Australia
Now that you know a bit more about installing a 3-person sauna, you can embrace the exciting lifestyle benefits of our Elite model. Nook Saunas stands out with our 7 high-performance, ultra-low EMF carbon mica FAR infrared heaters. Contact us today to learn more and get started on your journey to better recovery and relaxation with saunas available Australia-wide.
