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Written by Don Genders, founder & CEO of Design for Leisure . This article originally appeared in chapter four of the “Guide to...

Are you considering remodeling or building an entirely new hydrothermal spa area? Whether you're the project owner/operator/developer or...

Learn about the latest spa & wellness hydrothermal trends for 2024!

Increased interest in personal and communal wellness, means that developers, architects, designers, and builders are exploring new ways...

Ice baths, freezing plunges, wild swimming and cryotherapy might be filling social media feeds, but let’s not forget about all the...

Design for Leisure's team of hydrothermal spa specialists works in partnership with spa owners/operators and architects/designers to...

McKinsey's 2024 Wellness Market Report reveals a few key reasons why sauna bathing is surging in popularity.

In the pandemic’s aftermath, we’re seeing operators, notably Accor, and more recently Marriott, embrace a better understanding of...

Not only are wellness equipment and features a big demand in new residential builds, we’re seeing more and more homeowners want to “go...

There is no better advertisement for the benefits of hot/cold contrast therapy – and by extension hydrothermal bathing – then the filling...

We’re seeing a massive resurrection/renovation of hot springs facilities around the world and a new angle that comes with this trend is...

Along with the exciting social and entertaining aspect of sauna bathing – something that is best reflected in the unstoppable trend of...

Design for Leisure's area of expertise - hydrothermal spa and wellness design and building - has experienced huge interest and growth in...

KLAFS launches the SWAY Sleep Lounger, delivering a stylish, comfortable, and laboratory-tested napping solution.

We’ve previously outlined that the three key pillars to successful hydrothermal bathing design include heat therapy, cold therapy and...

Why hot/cold contrast therapy and relaxation is key to bringing true wellness into your home.   If you're reading this, you probably...

The differences between true Finnish sauna "sweat bathing" and infrared heat therapy might surprise you! So you're ready to add a sauna,...

Design for Leisure is always monitoring the latest trends in spa bathing. Here’s a look at some of the interesting trends happening in 2022

Discover best-in-class KLAFS saunas at 5-star spa resorts throughout North America, designed by Design for Leisure. The Standard Spa  in...

Savvy sauna marketers in the US created a new category of “fake saunas” that continue to sell like hotcakes because they can be...

Earlier this month, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) released its annual wellness trends report, the new directions in wellness...

Q&A with Don Genders, Founder & CEO, Design for Leisure, on new “Art of Aufguss” at Las Vegas’ Awana Spa & Wellness at Resorts World

In 1991, Design for Leisure (DFL) began operating in the UK. Our first large-scale projects were for the likes of some prestigious brands...

Don Genders, Design for Leisure Founder, explains the most important features of a true hydrothermal bathing experience.