Outdoor showers are a seemingly hot trend, where you can adjust the design of your shower to fit with the style of architecture of your home and surroundings. They can also stand out as a unique garden feature, adding to the overall beauty of your outdoor living space. Outdoor shower designs range from sleek and modern to rustic and organic. They are ideal for rinsing off after a dip in the pool or the lake, or washing salt and sand after a day of play on the beach.
Even if you do not have any of these water activities at your home, you may still wish to have an outdoor shower off your master bathroom just for the invigorating feeling of showering in nature. With the addition of a privacy fence you will find yourself wishing to shower in the great outdoors after seeing the inspiring images we have collected for you below… Don’t forget to let us know in the Comments which one of these designs most inspired you and why!
1. A farmhouse outdoor shower in Hudson Valley, New York. The shower fixture is from Sonoma Forge. (via Edward Ira Schachner Architect)
2. An outdoor patio shower with a pergola for shading and privacy in Austin. The wood used on the doors is Cypress Texas gap siding. (via CG&S Design-Build)
3. The side yard of an urban property features an industrial style shower made from a used culvert pipe spotted on Craigslist. It eight-feet in diameter, cut in half by a welder, following the ‘ribs’. This gave it a top edge that changes from higher to lower — ideal for keeping the breezes from the east from hitting a person when inside taking a shower. (via Carlos Delgado Architect)
4. This island style outdoor patio shower in Hawaii features Redwood flooring. The dimensions are roughly 6 feet x 5 feet. (via Barker Kappelle Construction)
5. A tropical pavilion home in Cairns, Australia features this long and narrow outdoor enclosure for an outdoor shower. Complete with concrete flooring. (via Maxa Constructions)
6. A rustic cabin on Woman Lake, Minnesota features this simple yet effective outdoor shower. The shower head is a Delta Product called “Leland”. Simple fieldstone is used under the wood base to help with drainage. (via BeDe Design)
7. The wood surround of this outdoor shower is called thermowood. It is sold at Design Hardwood Flooring in Los Angeles. It has a heat treatment that makes it resistant to rot and mildew, without harmful chemicals. It is textured and flat. The shower head is a dornbracht tub filler. The stone flooring is called “exposed aggregate.” (via Osborne Architects)
8. This outdoor shower of a Montauk lake house is located conveniently just off the master bathroom, used during the summer months. The shower head is made by Speakman. The wall sconce is the Lakeside Vessel Wall Light from Barn Light Electric Company. See the rest of this home here: Serene lakefront home offers a beachy and casual feel on Lake Montauk. (via Robert Young Architects)
9. Tucked under the main deck of a home on Ontario’s Georgian Bay, this outdoor shower provides a great space to rinse off after spending the day on the sandy beach. Corrugated steel clads the walls of this outdoor shower to create an industrial outdoor feature. The shower curtain track is an aluminum system from KNCrowder. (via Ed Leimgardt Contracting)
10. The shutter doors for the outdoor shower are made by Permex. Paint Colors: Siding is ‘Falling Star’ (SW2166), trim is ‘Extra White’ (SW7006), and shutters are ‘St. Bart’s’ (SW7614) – all by Sherwin Williams. The pavers are by Belgard Hardscapes, pattern is Lafitt Rustic Slab in Limestone. Interior shower dimensions are about 3′-6″x5′. Each shutter is about 18″ wide and 6′-2″ high. Shower wall is Mediterranea Boardwalk Myrtle Beach City 6″ x 24″ and 8″ x 48″ Porcelain Tile. (via Our Town Plans)
11. A surf style patio in the seaside town of Solana Beach, California offers plenty of space for surf board storage. The shower door is a stained Cedar intended for outdoor use. Multi-colored slate tile offers a beautiful aesthetic to the overall design. (via Marrokal Design & Remodeling)
12. This outdoor shower was designed and custom made from a real surfboard. The designers of this surfboard shower can be found at the provided link. (via Bos Surf)
13. A beautiful shingle-style beach house in Rye, New Hampshire features this outdoor shower that is perfect for rinsing off after the beach. Tongue and groove paneling mimics the millwork used on the interior of this home. (via TMS Architects)
14. A North Shore beach cottage features an outdoor shower that blends with the architectural style of the house. A pergola overhead provides privacy and shading. Shower head is from Sonoma Forge. The material of the shower enclosure is cedar v-groove board (can be found at any lumber store). Shower dimensions: 5’x4′, shower panels are roughly 1′-4″ off the ground and the panel is about 4′-0″ high. The side of the house is Maibec shingles and the color is Driftwood Gray by Cabot Stains. Light fixture on the wall is from Carolina Lanterns, Ashley Avenue collection. (via SV Design)
15. A contemporary Seattle lake house features this gorgeous outdoor shower. The stone cladding the walls is Buff Gray Castle Rock, sourced from Marenakos in Washington State. See the rest of the home here: Modern sanctuary nestled on the rugged San Juan Islands. (via Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects)
16. Set in the backyard of a canyon in Los Angeles, this outdoor shower features a wall of smooth finished cast-in-place concrete. The height of the walls helps to give privacy to the bather. The shower fixture is manufactured by Dornbracht. See the rest of this fabulous home here: Treehouse getaway nestled in a sweeping canyon. (via Rockefeller Kempel Architects)
17. A 300-square foot surf shack in Maui, Hawaii is set on 3-acres of jungle. A rustic outdoor shower is just steps away from the house and adjacent to an outhouse! (via Ashley Camper Photography)
18. A home in Phoenix, Arizona offers this outdoor shower set into the rocky outcrops. The fixtures are custom Vola hardware, there is a mixer in the stand — plumbed with both hot and cold. See the full tour of this desert pad here: Modern desert home set on a rocky hillside with spectacular city views. (via Swaback Architects)
19. This outdoor shower in a California retreat is very utilitarian – simple and rustic. The shower head is a copper plumbing part that has hole drilled into it. Multi-colored handles adjusts the water temperate. Corrugated metal is used as the backsplash of this shower. The metal is inexpensive, durable and is in keeping with the rustic aesthetic. (via Staprans Design)
20. A rustic cabin in Montana comes complete with this outdoor shower. The privacy wall features split logs framed with steel. The opposing wall is concrete, providing additional privacy and a place to set a towel. A steel beam helps to add structural support to the log wall while also playing double-duty to affix the rain shower head from above. See the rest of this home here: Magnificent rustic cabin hideaway on the rocky shores of Flathead Lake. (via Andersson-Wise Architects)
21. An outdoor shower in the woods of a New Orleans home gives the bather an invigorating experience of tranquility. The wood privacy wall features a semi-transparent stain called “Kennon Ivy” and is available from Full Spectrum Paints. The shower head is Strom Plumbing by Sign of the Crab. (via Ellen Kennon Design)
22. A cozy cabin retreat on Decatur Island, Washington is very private, allowing the inhabitants to enjoy showering outdoors. The shower head is Calazzo PILA Series Outdoor Shower — a teak base assembled with marine-grade stainless steel hardware for durability. The base is mounted on concrete footers for stability. (via Robert Edson Swain Architecture and Design)
23. In the heart of Texas, a pool pavilion features this outdoor shower composed of Ipe. The flooring underfoot is a rough textured stone to prevent slipping. Shower Head: Calazzo OTTO outdoor shower. (via David Rolston Landscape Architects)
24. A flagstone path in mulch leads to this outdoor shower by the lake. The shingles are Western Red Cedar from Shakertown topped with Cabot Bleaching Oil. Trim is Azek in white. Floor is Ipe over recessed concrete drain basin, while the shower surround is a PVC fencing, which is mildew resistant. Plumbing fixtures are from Delta. The gooseneck barn light is from Barn Light Electric Company. Shower Dimensions: 5’x6′. (via Martin Bros. Contracting)
25. A simple outdoor shower next to the pool comes complete with a shampoo shelf and towel hooks on the wall. Shower control is Grohe Atrio, while the shower head is Grohe Rainshower Cosmopolitan. Dimensions: 3.5 feet x 4.5 feet. (via Bill Fry Construction)
26. A Mediterranean patio in San Francisco features this clay tile shower in a beautiful mosaic pattern, defining the shower area. The plumbing fixture is from Grohe. (via Kathryn Shaffer Architect)
27. A seaside cottage in Florida provides an outdoor shower constructed off the exterior of the home. The curved shower rod is custom, adding a simple design for privacy (similar can be found on Signature Hardware). A teak deck defines this space. See the rest of this home here: Very charming seaside escape overlooking the ocean in Florida. (via Robert A.M. Stern Architects)
28. This semi-outdoor shower is covered with a random patterned beige tumble stone mosaic. The shower head is from Kohler. A grey andesite stone floating bench is made on the left for seating and border. This space is shaded naturally by greenery — the big leafy plant is Heliconia bihai. (via Iwan Sastrawiguna Interior Design)
29. In a Seattle home, an outdoor shower is tucked behind a garage as a convenient rinse-off station. The location creates a feeling of seclusion, as does the pathway that leads one to this outdoor shower. The shower head is a Chicago Faucet 756-CP. A teak stool provides a great spot to sit while rinsing off your feet! (via Tyler Engle Architects)
30. This outdoor shower in Watermill, New York offers plenty of space for outdoor bathing. Customized towel hooks spell the word H-A-N-G. Tall privacy walls and lush greenery helps to provide seclusion to this oasis. (via Jack deLashmet and Associates)
31. A chic beach house on Provincetown Harbor, Massachusetts features teak wood flooring and a custom designed saloon door. Surrounded by tall grasses and views to the ocean, this outdoor oasis gives an authentic feeling of bathing in nature. The shower system is by Outdoor Shower Company. (via Shor Home)
32. In a beautiful Marin County, California home, this outdoor shower provides a great spot to rinse off after a dip in the swimming pool. The siding is Western Red Cedar Shingle, while a Heath Ceramics glazed tile covering the shower wall mimics the wood material. (via Urrutia Design)
33. A tropical outdoor shower in Hawaii features a stunning fixture made by Boffi. The stool was carved carved from a solid block of basalt. The stone on the flooring and wall is also basalt, just used in different ways to create visual interest. Basalt typically works well in wet environments. (via Strata Landscape Architecture)
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