Brands

Auroom

Auroom is an Estonian brand making premium outdoor sauna structures that lean heavily on design as a differentiator — their Cala and Vita glass sauna models have appeared in architectural publications and wellness media for their visual distinctiveness. The product premise is an outdoor sauna that works as a design object in a garden or deck setting, not just a functional heat box. Auroom structures use thermowood (thermally modified pine or spruce) for exterior surfaces, giving them a dark uniform finish that weathers consistently rather than greying unevenly. Interior materials are Nordic spruce and aspen. The glass facades on their flagship models use tempered safety glass with proper door seals and thermal framing. Pricing is at the high end of the prefab outdoor category — Auroom structures start around $6,000 and run well above that for larger models. They're distributed through select wellness retailers in North America rather than mass channels. The guides here cover Auroom's product line with honest comparison to SaunaLife (lower price, similar design intent) and Tylö/Nordic Saunas (comparable premium positioning), drawing on available specifications and owner community reports.