Kotoisa returned to the TV screens on 6th of March 2025 with the seventh season of the series on MTV3 and MTV Katsomo. During the new season, we will again see some spectacular transformations carried out by interior designer Seija Strand and the team of Vilja Schepel from Finnralia.
On Thursday 17.4.2025, we saw an episode where Hannu and Päivi's home in Kirkkonummi underwent a huge transformation in terms of the sauna and humid spaces. At Cariitti, we specialize in sauna and bathroom lighting, and the modern and atmospheric indirect lighting solutions at the Kirkkonummi site were from the our collection.
Lighting solutions that are installed on, for example, the ceiling or other surfaces from which they indirectly illuminate are currently in high demand. Indirect lighting provides a unique atmosphere, especially in the sauna, where a mystical and relaxing atmosphere is desired. In the bathroom, the versatility of lighting is important for carrying out everyday tasks, but atmospheric lighting remains an essential and desirable element.
In this article you can dive deeper into the lighting solutions used in Kirkkonummi site nd get some inspiration for your own sauna or bathroom lighting.
A peek at the solutions of the episode
The pictures below, which accompany the solutions, illustrate the same solutions as in Kotoisa, but they are not directly from the Kotoisa site.
Sauna Ultra Ambient
Sauna Ultra Ambient provides both comfort and safety for applications where high temperature fluctuations are part of everyday life and the product must withstand extreme conditions. Sauna Ultra Ambient is therefore perfectly suited to the ceiling of the sauna, where the highest sauna temperatures rise.
In Hannu and Päivi's home, Sauna Ultra Ambient was used in the ceiling and behind the backrest of the sauna, as well as under the sauna benches. Placed in these areas, the lighting is indirectly reflects through the wooden surfaces, creating a soft and warm atmosphere that completes the sauna experience and invites to relax in the sauna.
Sauna Ultra Ambient is suitable for use in temperatures from -40°C to +125°C. In addition to saunas, applications include edges of outdoor pools, terraces and piers, outdoor handrails and other areas exposed to high temperature fluctuations.
"Sauna Ultra Ambient has brought something new and unique to the market. It is the result of a long product development process. I have not come across a similar product that can be installed on the ceiling of a sauna with similar specifications," says Peter Ruokonen, CEO of Cariitti.
In sauna lighting, ambience is important, but safety is equally important. In the sauna environment, the lighting fixture is exposed to extreme temperatures, temperature variations and humidity.
"In the sauna, it is important to make sure that the lighting products are actually designed and suitable for the sauna. A light fitting that is not suitable for a sauna can be a very short-lived pleasure and can even pose a fire hazard and other risks," says Peter.
The product is currently available in both Side and Top versions. In addition, the product is available in a choice of 2m and 6m sizes. Sauna Ultra Ambient can also be easily shortened with a 50mm cut-off distance. The product is also available in special sizes on request.
"The difference between the Side and Top versions is the physical dimensions of the strip light, with the Top being slightly larger. In the Side version, the light comes out from the narrow side of the product, in the Top from the wide side. Consequently, Top gives slightly more light than Side." Peter explains.
Huuhto Easy
The multifunctional Huuhto Easy LED profile allows indirect lighting for both the ceiling edge and the bathroom or shower niche. Huuhto Easy can also be used to illuminate, for example, a kitchen backsplash.
In the Kirkkonummi home, Huuhto Easy was used for indirect mood lighting in the bathroom. The product was placed on the ceiling of the shower wall and in the shower recess. In order to achieve a spa atmosphere, a dimming option was also taken into account, so that the residents can adjust the lighting mood according to their needs. Dimming is achieved with a dimming transformer.
What makes Huuhto Easy special is its versatility: you can combine the six available lengths to create the perfect combination for your space. The profiles are interconnected by means of ready-made connectors. The spring or concealed fixings supplied ensure that the lighting fixture is discreetly attached, with no visible fixing points.
The profile's satin finish cover effectively eliminates the pinpoint effect of LED light and creates a soft, even illumination that enhances the ambience of the space. Colour temperatures are available in a warmer 3000K and cooler 4000K option, allowing the lighting to be perfectly tailored to the desired ambience.
Stove fibre
The stove fibre beautifully illuminates the stones of the stove and the steam that rises into the air when the water is thrown. Its gentle light gives the sauna the desired ambience, but with just the right amount of light to make it easy to move around and observe the space.
In Kirkkonummi, Cariitti's stove lens fibre set was used, which includes 5 metres of fibre, an LED, a lens and a power supply.
Our collection also includes two different sizes of stove lens fittings, CR-09 and CR-18, available in gold and chrome. With these options, you can easily find the right lens for your style.
Note! When ordering a stove lens fitting, please note that the fibre and power supply are ordered separately. If you are looking for a ready-made package, the stove lens fibre set used in Kirkkonummi is an excellent choice.
Explore the Stove Lens Fibre Set
Kotoisa and Cariitti make interior design dreams come true
For six seasons now, Kotoisa has presented some stunning and carefully considered transformations. Cariitti shares the same values as Kotoisa: it is important to us not only to provide products, but to help our clients build comfortable and harmonious spaces where both the eye and the mind can rest.
We are proud that our solutions have been used in the TV show and we hope they will bring a lot of joy to the residents.
This season, our solutions have already been seen in the second episode of the season, where the home in Kauniainen underwent a major transformation in terms of sauna and bathroom facilities. Check out the site and our solutions as part of the whole here.
Last season, our solutions were part of a luxurious home spa space created for Anssi and Tapani in their unused basement floor. Take a peek at last season's site here.
The seventh season of Kotoisa airs on Thursdays on MTV3 at 8 p.m. The episodes of this and last season are also available on MTV Katsomo.
