One of the biggest interior design trends in 2025 will be an increased focus on home wellness. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a ton of money on a sauna or outdoor pool to reap the benefits. I’ve always been into all things health-related (blame my college athlete background), and I’ve been hearing the term “biohacking” a lot lately, which refers to using science, nutrition, and modern technology to help our bodies function more efficiently and improve our overall health. This got me thinking about how I could biohack my home.
The first thing I did was throw out anything with harsh chemicals in it (let’s be honest, my cleaning products were terrible; here are some I love using now). Then I started replacing plastic food storage containers with glass ones. I adjusted my diet. I bought a HEPA air purifier. Then I started researching ways to improve lymphatic drainage and detoxification. One thing that keeps coming to mind? An infrared sauna blanket.
It sounds incredible, but the benefits of regularly using an infrared sauna cannot be overstated (the research doesn’t lie!). Infrared saunas promote muscle recovery, reduce inflammation, relieve stress, improve cardiovascular health and circulation, and promote better sleep. Rumor has it that they also promote detoxification and weight loss because they help you burn calories and sweat. After doing a ton of research and reading hundreds of reviews, I chose the HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket.
While $699 is certainly an investment, I appreciate that the company offers a generous 30-day return policy with a money-back guarantee if I don’t like the product. Spoiler alert: My sauna blanket was not returned. In fact, I noticed noticeable changes right away (my skin was more radiant, I felt lighter, and my anxiety was more manageable), and it’s since become my go-to wellness ritual. After a week or two of regular use (I try to do about 20 minutes a day), I also noticed that my muscles were less sore after intense workouts.
The biggest change I’ve noticed this winter, however, is my mood. While I don’t think I have severe seasonal affective disorder (SAD), I hate cold weather and definitely get the winter blues when it gets dark at 5pm. My sauna blanket has made all the difference, and I look forward to shedding my winter layers, putting on the blanket, and working up a good sweat every night. Then I’ll take a cold shower and swear I’ll feel happier and sleep better every time I do this little wellness ritual.
If you’re thinking about buying a sauna blanket, go for it. It’ll be the best workout of your life — and who knows, you might even transform your home into something more useful. Are you ready? Use promo code VERANDA20 to get 20% off everything sitewide when you spend $200 or more (excluding sets).
Jaime Milan (she/her) is the Deputy Digital Editor at VERANDA, responsible for managing the brand’s cross-platform digital strategy. She also writes and edits dozens of articles each month on design, architecture, gardening, jewelry, travel, entertainment, shopping, news, and trends. Prior to joining VERANDA, Jaime spent more than a decade as a digital editor for national news and lifestyle brands, writing everything from in-depth features and celebrity news to feature articles and holiday gift guides. In her spare time, you can find her antique shopping, cooking, gardening, or teaching her miniature Australian Shepherd, Gumbo, new tricks. Follow her on Instagram @jaimemmilan.