Move over avocado toast, David Beckham has made sweating at home the new aspirational lifestyle. Yes, Becks and a host of other celebs (Gwyneth, Gaga and Aniston… need we go on?) have jumped on the home sauna bandwagon, trading red carpets for red faces.

And if Becks et al are stripping to their under crackers, naturally the rest of us follow – because nothing says “wellness” quite like sitting in a small wooden box dripping with sweat.

Home saunas are the Birkin bag of wellness trends – if you’ve got one, everyone knows you’re living the life. Secondly, they’re said to detoxify your body, improve circulation, ease muscle tension, and even boost your mood. Basically, it’s like having a holiday in Finland without the flight delay or the need to wear snow boots.

You can spend a little or a lot – and there’s plenty of choice. Infrared saunas are great for beginners and people who enjoy a less “OMG, it’s so hot I’m going to die” experience. Traditional saunas bring the full Scandi sauna vibes, complete with hot stones and enough steam to make you feel like you’re in a Bond villain’s lair. Wood-burning saunas are the rustic rockstars of relaxation and then there are Portable saunas – these as the IKEA flatpack of the sauna world – easy to set up, but maybe not quite as chic.

Here are five brands on out wish list. Sadly Becks doesn’t come with any of them.

Best for rustic luxe

Out of the Valley Forest Sauna, from £37,500

Handcrafted in Devon, Out of the Valley saunas are the Rolls-Royce of thermal bathing. Built using natural and sustainable materials, these beauties are as robust as they are chic. Think stunning wooden craftsmanship paired with modern energy-efficient design—it’s basically hygge heaven. The radiant heat from the wood-burning stove promises deep relaxation that’s practically meditative. Pricey? Yes. But a transformative bathing experience? Priceless.

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Best for living the Beckham dream

Iglucraft Sauna, from £54,000

Beckham-approved and Scandinavian-crafted, the Iglucraft Sauna is where centuries-old craftsmanship meets modern luxury. Its curved wooden shingles and arched roof are handcrafted to perfection, making each sauna a unique work of art. Inside, it’s all about grounding warmth, soft lighting, and benches so gracefully contoured they could have their own Instagram account. This isn’t just a sauna, it’s a lifestyle. For the full Beckham vibe, imagine steam rising into the sky as you sip on something chilled post-sweat.

Best for design divas

Nordic Hele Glass Single Sauna, from £30,000

Mirror, mirror on the walls – this sauna is an architectural dream. With its octagonal shape and mirrored glass panels, the Nordic Hele Glass Single Sauna blends seamlessly into its surroundings while ensuring total privacy. Inside, up to seven people can gather around the sleek central heater (or just you, sprawled in style). Remote-controlled LED lighting and heating add a futuristic touch, and a ghostwriter inscription etched into the glass? So chic, it hurts.

Best for clean freaks

Wildhut Vesi, from £23,000

Why settle for just a sauna when you can have one with a shower? The Wildhut Vesi takes things to the next level with customisable windows (cosy letterbox or panoramic views, your choice) and the option to add a porch for towel-draping, firewood-storing fabulousness. The pièce de résistance? A garden-hose-ready shower for icy cool rinses, or go full luxury with hot and cold plumbing. It’s the ultimate sauna-and-shower combo that’ll leave you refreshed, glowing, and smug.

Best for the budget conscious

Topstak Wood-Fired Sauna, from £7,495

Outdoor luxury just got a serious glow-up with Topstak’s chic wood-fired sauna pods. These beauties come in a cosy 3m or more spacious 4m size, complete with a wood-burning fire for that authentic Scandi vibe. And if wood-fired isn’t your thing, there’s an electric version too—perfect for the low-maintenance wellness lover. Affordable, customisable, and downright gorgeous, this is the sauna for those who want luxury without a Beckham-sized price tag.