Collection: Saunas

Sauna plans from dplans give you a complete timber frame blueprint for building a backyard sauna or a dual-purpose sauna cabin. Every design is an instant-download PDF and includes:

• Dimensioned floor plans, elevations and cross-sections
• Timber framing drawings with structural load calculations
• A full cut list and material list
• 3D model views to visualise the finished build
• Metric and imperial dimensions throughout

When choosing a sauna design, start with how you will use it. Compact 13 x 20 ft layouts create an intimate hot room with a small changing area, while larger 28 x 22 ft plans give space for a hot room, shower and relaxation lounge. Some designs even add a sleeping loft so the building works as a guest cabin too. Think about the roof profile and whether you want a covered porch to sit out on after a session.

Foundation is an important choice for a sauna. A concrete slab suits a permanent installation, while a screw-pile or pier base lets you set the building over uneven or lakeside ground and keeps the timber floor ventilated. All plans detail the wall build-up so you can add insulation, a vapour barrier and heat-tolerant cladding suited to your climate and heater. The drawings are precise enough to submit for a permit and clear enough to build yourself.

This collection includes 5 sauna and sauna-cabin designs, priced from $39.99. Browse the layouts to find the size and configuration that fits your yard.