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Why cedar hot tubs are made for outdoors
A cedar hot tub naturally feels at home outdoors, surrounded by fresh air, lots of greenery, and the changing seasons.
For many homeowners, a hot tub changes the way they use the rest of their garden. You will stay outside longer, especially on evenings when they normally would have gone back inside. It turns the garden into a magical place to enjoy throughout the entire year.
A hot tub is a part of your outdoor life
One of the reasons cedar hot tubs work so well outdoors is because everything around the tub enhances the relaxing experience. Smell the soothing aroma of the cedar, hear the birds and the wind through the trees, and notice how calm everything feels once you’re in the water .
Outdoor hot tubs are also especially appreciated because they:
- make it easier to enjoy your garden throughout the year
- fit naturally into your terraces, patios, and gardens
- encourage you to spend more time outside
- create a warm and welcoming setting for relaxing or socialising
- pair beautifully with natural materials like wood, stone, and greenery
Why cedar works so well outdoors
Western Red Cedar has been used for generations because of its beauty, durability, and natural character. Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest actually referred to Western Red Cedar as the ‘Tree of Life.’ The wood was used for canoes, homes, and structures that endured generations of exposure to the elements. That durability is just one of the reasons cedar is still widely used outdoors today.
Cedar hot tubs fit just as naturally into more modern gardens as they do into more rustic or natural outdoor spaces. Part of that comes from the wood itself. Every cedar stave has its own colour, grain, and character, which means each cedar tub is unique. Over time, the wood continues to age subtly with exposure to sunlight and the seasons, giving the tub even more warmth and personality as the years go by.
Can a cedar hot tub be placed indoors?
Because cedar is a natural material, indoor installations should ideally be placed in a suitable wet room environment with proper drainage, and ventilation. But it is outdoors where you will enjoy your natural cedar tub the most, in the open air, and with all the garden elements around it coming together most beautifully. Enjoy endless summer nights under the stars, wonderful hot soaks in winter, and moments of pure relaxation all year round, whether the sun is shining, the rain is falling, or even snow is covering the landscape. Your cedar hot tub offers a private hot spring for every season.
Take a look at our Example Designs page, it gives you an overview of the different hot tub styles available, helping visualise which model could fit most naturally into your garden. For more inspiration, also take a look at our Gallery, here you can see how other customers integrated their Northern Lights hot tubs into their garden.
