Turn your home into a wellness space: the value of installing a wellness area in your home.
We don’t know if it’s due to the uncertainty of these complex times, but the fact is that in our architectural design studio, we notice every day how clients are no longer looking exclusively for a place to live, but rather seeking to create a space where they can truly feel good, a refuge that guarantees rest, health and disconnection.
That is why many of them ask us to install their own wellness area in their home—with a sauna, jacuzzi or steam bath—where they can take care of their wellbeing and relax without leaving home.
Would you like to know if it would be possible to build a sauna in your home? To find out, simply contact us so that we can analyse your property and assess the project. Obviously, it is not simply a matter of installing the equipment, but of designing a space that is consistent with the home, perfectly integrated into the architecture and executed with top-quality materials that guarantee durability, energy efficiency and comfort.
In any case, keep reading and we’ll tell you a little more.
Benefits of installing a wellness area at home
Installing a wellness area in a single-family home is not a whim or an aesthetic luxury. Having a home with the size and characteristics to do so is truly beneficial for physical and mental health. After all, being able to develop routines for self-care, relaxation and reconnecting with oneself is invaluable today.
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- Firstly, we insist that installing a wellness area is a direct investment in health, well-being and quality of life. Saunas promote muscle relaxation, stimulate blood circulation and contribute to physical recovery after exercise. Jacuzzis and hot tubs, on the other hand, help to reduce muscle tension and promote deep relaxation.
- Secondly, having this type of facility at home eliminates the need to travel to specialised centres, allowing you to integrate wellness into your daily routine and giving continuity to a habit that should be practised more often.
- Thirdly, in terms of real estate, having wellness areas increases the value of the property, as these spaces are now considered a differentiating factor in the high-end residential market.
- Finally, they contribute to creating a domestic environment geared towards a balance between activity and rest, something that is increasingly in demand by owners looking for homes designed for comprehensive wellbeing.
Requirements for developing a wellness area in the home
If the home is newly built and the wellness area is included in the project from the outset, there will be no problem in including it, but what about homes that are already built? What determines whether a wellness area can be installed in them?
The installation of a wellness area requires rigorous technical planning that focuses on paying attention to some fundamental aspects such as:
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- Availability of adequate space to properly integrate the equipment, ensure ventilation and control humidity.
- Capacity of the home’s electrical and plumbing installations, as elements such as jacuzzis, steam baths and saunas require specific power ratings and well-dimensioned water drainage systems.
- Selection of materials that fit in with the home, such as treated wood, moisture-resistant coatings, adequate thermal insulation and waterproofing systems to ensure the durability of the space.
For all these reasons, it is essential to rely on a company specialising in architecture and comprehensive renovations such as gHouse to develop a functional, safe wellness project that is perfectly integrated into the home.
As an example, here is the project we carried out to install the Prim SPA Sauna. Although this is not a private home, you can see how we have created completely customised wellness areas, combining technical woods treated for humid environments, controlled ventilation systems and high-performance equipment to ensure a unique wellness experience.
If you are looking for architectural studios in Mallorca to create a wellness area in your home, do not hesitate to call us and we will assess the best options together.
