Materials choices

Wood. Heat. Finish

The warm timber, soft lighting, and the way the sauna feels and breathes around you. These are the details that make Kernow Saunas exquisite.

Three Layers

Internal cladding.
External cladding. Stoves.

Choose what's inside, what's outside, and how it heats. Mix and match we'll build to suit.

  • Horizontal wooden planks with visible wood grain and knots.

    — Light golden

    Thermo Spruce

    Thermo Alder is smooth, warm, and naturally refined. It has a calm feel with excellent stability under heat and moisture.

  • A close-up of a wooden surface with horizontal planks and a light natural finish.

    — Reddish warmth

    Alder

    Light-reddish toned with a clean, contemporary finish. Alder is water-repellent and best for a softer, more minimal sauna space.

  • Close-up of horizontal wooden planks with a natural light brown finish.

    — Warm brown

    Thermo Alder

    Radiata pine is stunning, lightweight, and exclusive. It exudes warmth, depth, and character, everything you want in a sauna.

  • Several horizontal wooden planks with a natural wood grain pattern and a light brown color.

    — Golden brown

    Thermo Aspen

    Aspen is a traditional sauna timber well known for its smooth finish and understated appearance. With thermal modification, it is a golden brown, clean, bright, and comfortable for high temperatures.

  • Close-up of wooden planks with a smooth finish and natural wood grain.

    — Knotted golden

    Thermo Spruce

    With thermal modification, Spruce retains its eye-catching natural knot pattern and traditional character.

  • Close-up of a light-colored wooden surface with horizontal planks and visible wood grain.

    — Aromatic red

    Western Red Cedar

    Western red cedar is a statement sauna material. No over-heating, no resin, and water-repellent, it has a rich aroma and gives a unique atmosphere to its saunas.

  • Close-up of a wooden surface with vertical planks.

    — Weathers to silver

    Thermo Ayous

    British Larch Tongue & Groove is knotty, with a warm, pale reddy-orange colour. Great for a natural wood look on a budget.

  • Close-up of light-colored wooden planks with visible wood grain and knots.

    — Natural & knotty

    Home Grown Larch

    British Larch Tongue & Groove is quite knotty, with a warm, pale reddy-orange colour. A good option if you want a natural wood look on a budget.

  • Long gray wooden board with grooves, lying flat on a concrete floor in a warehouse or construction site.

    — Bold contemporary

    Painted Black

    This is a minimal and contemporary cladding painted to mimic charred black cladding. A unique finish designed to sit quietly in modern outdoor spaces.

  • Close-up of a dark gray wooden surface with visible wood grain and a circular knot in the bottom right area.

    — Visual impact

    Charred Larch

    Charred larch is a stunning deep black in tone with a textured finish inspired by traditional timber preservation methods. It is a perfect choice for durable, architectural saunas and designed to weather beautifully.

  • A metal container filled with small gray rocks, with the branding 'FUDUM' on the side.

    — Wall mounted

    Huum Drop

    A compact wall-mounted Scandinavian electric heater with a sculptural stone basket design and soft, balanced heat.

  • A tall steel rack filled with gray stones or rocks, arranged to store firewood or similar material.

    — Red Dot winner

    Huum Cliff

    This is the Red Dot award-winning design inspired by Nordic coastal rocks. With an ultra-slim profile and eco-conscious construction, it is perfect for the smallest saunas.

  • A sauna heater filled with gray stones, enclosed in a metal cage, with the brand name "HUUM" on top.

    — Statement piece

    Huum Hive Mini

    Smaller than the Huum Hive, it is a standing statement heating option offering consistent heating across your sauna.

  • A cylindrical wire basket filled with gray decorative stones.

    — Maximum heat

    Huum Hive

    Designed for larger sauna spaces with increased stone capacity and consistent heat distribution.

  • A modern outdoor wood-burning stove encased in a structure made of stacked gray rocks with a metal grid, and a small fire burning inside.

    — Wood-fired

    Huum Hive Wood

    Bringing the soul of traditional sauna heating back, it is a robust, durable, wood-fired heating option for an authentic, long-lasting steam experience.

  • Electric sauna stove surrounded by a metal cage filled with smooth grey stones, with a fire burning visible through the front glass door.

    — Through-wall feed

    Huum Hive Wood LS

    HUUM HIVE LS Tunnel is a space-saving heating solution. Installed with a “through-the-wall” feed that allows stoking from an adjacent room.

  • A Narvi sauna stove with rocks on top.

    — Compact design

    Narvi Kuru

    The Narvi Kuru is a small model designed for cosy saunas. It fits snugly in difficult spaces easily for an even steam distribution.

  • A cylindrical sauna heater filled with gray rocks, enclosed in black metal bars, with a small door at the front.

    — Countryside classic

    Narvi Inari Plus Wood

    The Narvi Inari Plus Wood is for those who enjoy simplicity and functionality. It is an ideal heating solution for a countryside cabin.

Beyond the Standard

Other options.
Just ask.

Specialised cladding, full-glass fronts, infrared add-ons we work outside the catalogue all the time.

  • Two people talking at a desk with laptops, notebooks, and glasses of water, with a vase of white calla lilies on the table and a wooden wall in the background.

    Full-glass fronts

    Floor-to-ceiling glass saunas with panoramic views. Your imagination is the limit.

  • A person flipping through color and textured sample swatches made of fabric, stone, and ceramic on a wooden table, with additional ceramic or clay dishes in the background.

    Wood-fired or electric

    The traditional heart of saunas or a modern twist to the experience. Choose the soul of your sauna.

  • Two people shaking hands, one wearing a striped shirt and black pants, the other wearing a white t-shirt and beige pants.

    Fully bespoke designs

    Out of the norm? Don’t worry. We love the challenge. Anything is possible at Kernow Saunas

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Cladding, internal and eternal, heating, finish, lighting, anything you want. Tell us your vision and we’ll bring your dream sauna to life.

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