Cara & Brody
Thermal Suite Designer
Nook° · Sauna · Essential
Nook Essential.
The 2–4 person private sauna. Premium finishes included. Hand-built in Utah.
- Capacity
- 2–4 person
- Footprint
- 5’3" × 8’3"
- Heater
- IKI 9 kW
- Build time
- 8–10 weeks
The Nook, up close.
IKI 9 kW
Traditional Finnish heater.
Tuned to the smaller cabin, the IKI Pillar’s stone bed warms fast and delivers soft, even heat.
- Power
- 9 kW · 240V · 40A
- Cabin range
- 180–320 cu ft
- Control
- UKU Wi-Fi · wall + app
- Heat range
- 165–195°F
The Footprint
Compact footprint.
A 5’3" wide cabin fits where nothing else would: side yards, urban patios, the gap between the garage and the fence.
- Width
- 5’3"
- Depth
- 8’3"
- Height
- 9’10"
- Footprint
- ≈ 44 sq ft
The Daily
Built for the daily session.
Upgraded benches and a premium interior make the daily session easy to keep, solo or with company.
- Capacity
- 2–4 person
- Bench
- Single-tier · floating
- Interior
- Knotty Cedar
- Lighting
- 2200K · CRI ≥ 95
Layout and dimensions.
5’3" wide. 8’3" deep. Upgraded materials, premium finishes, and select add-ons included as standard. The same tight footprint, finished to a higher standard.
Overall dimensions
5’3" L × 8’3" D × 9’10" H
≈ 44 sq ft. Sauna-only.
Electrical
240V · 40A
Dedicated circuit · IKI 9 kW Pillar heater.
Foundation
Level pad
Pavers, deck, or concrete. Helical piers optional.
Cold plunge
Add-on · $7,900
Standalone Partnered with Cold Life Vertical · own 120V circuit.
Make It Yours
Choose your finishes.
Investment
Pricing and what’s included.
Nook Essential · Base5’3" envelope · 2–4 person private sauna · premium finishes
$29,000IKI 9 kW Pillar heaterUKU Wi-Fi controller
IncludedCharred Accoya envelope25+ year lifetime
IncludedUpgrades + add-onsReflects your selections above
$0Delivery + craneSmaller crew, faster set
$3,800 est.Estimated total · before tax$32,800
"It fits where nothing else would. I use it every day."
Hannah, Nook Essential owner · Brooklyn, NY Read her story →
FAQ
Common questions.
Is the 9 kW heater enough?
For this cabin size, yes, overspec’d actually. The IKI Pillar reaches Finnish dry-sauna temperatures in 30 minutes and holds steady for hours.
Will it fit in my side yard?
If you’ve got 6 feet of width and 9 feet of depth with overhead clearance, yes. The smaller crane crew can set Nook Essential in places the larger suites can’t reach.
Can I run 240V where the panel is full?
240V · 40A is the minimum. Many homes can swap a tandem breaker or add a sub-panel. Your electrician will know in 5 minutes.
Adding cold plunge?
+$7,900 standalone Partnered with Cold Life Vertical. Own 120V circuit. Nook Essential is sauna-only by design.
Foundation?
A level pad, pavers or concrete. The smaller footprint means many existing decks can support it directly.
After I reserve?
Cole or Shane reaches out within 2 business days. The $450 is refundable for 14 days.
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The Practice
A daily ritual
Reserve your build slot.
$450 today. A real conversation within 2 business days.
Gallery
Nook Essential, up close.
The build, the install, and the daily practice, photographed across New Primitive owners.
Make it yours
Add-ons for the ritual.
Find your match.
Take the product quiz
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Materials and finishes
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Owner stories
Real saunas and cold plunges installed in real backyards.
FAQs
Timeline, cost, permits, delivery, warranty. Straight answers.
Request a quote
Pick your model and finishes. Cole or Shane follow up within 2 business days.