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These 31 Outdoor Showers Are

Beyond Breathtaking
Au natural at its !nest.

BY HADLEY MENDELSOHN MAY 5, 2021

WINNIE AU

Showering outdoors is just about the best

thing you'll do on a beach vacation, so why
not replicate the invigorating feeling of an
open-air bathroom at home? According to a
report from Realtor.com, homes with outdoor
showers tend to list for nearly double the
asking price of other homes. Translation:
Outdoor showers can dramatically increase
the value of your home. Besides, it's almost
summer, and what better time to start doing
everything you possibly can in the great
outdoors, including showering? You may not
have one in your house yet, but these 31
breathtaking outdoor showers will
undoubtedly motivate you to make it happen.
From rustic to modern, lush to minimalist,
these ideas will leave you inspired and
refreshed. Keep reading to decide which
outdoor shower(s) you want to recreate in
your own backyard.
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1
Double It Up

"

NICOLE HOLLIS STUDIO

Two showerheads are better than one,

especially when the backdrop in question is a
romantic Hawaiian escape like this one
designed by Nicole Hollis Studio. Though
minimalist and laidback, the slight tilt of the
showerheads adds a unique cool-kid factor.

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2
Keep It Cool

"

ANNIE SCHLECHTER

Architect Ruard Veltman built a semi-outdoor

shower in a North Carolina pool house with
slatted walls to promote good airflow. The
thatched roof helps regulate heat year-round.

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3
Think About How You'll Use It

"

AKIN ATELIER

This rustic outdoor shower designed by Akin

Atelier proves that it doesn't take much to
create a beautiful scene. If you only plan to
rinse off post-hike or swim, keep things super
simple with a slatted floor for easy drainage
and a no-fuss showerhead.

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4
Step It Up With a Tub

"

NIYA BASCOM

If you thought outdoor showers were dreamy,

you'll love the idea of an outdoor bathtub
even more. At this island oasis by Ishka
Designs, wood wall enclosures create privacy
while still allowing occupants to enjoy the
breeze.

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5
Try a Moodier Tub Display

"

NICOLE HOLLIS STUDIO

Take your design cues from your

surroundings, as Nicole Hollis did with this
ultra luxurious tub arrangement. Here, the
clean lines of a crisp white tub play off
organic textures and moody hues.

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Rethink the Indoor Shower

6

"

PATRICK CLINE

Interior designer Palmer Weiss had an

outdoor shower installed in her Sonoma,
California, home, and her family uses it year-
round. "We don’t even have an indoor shower
in our main bath," she admits, "and in four
years, I’ve never regretted that decision."

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Approach It Like a Mudroom

7

"

SHANNON MCGRATH

Keep things tidy—and plumbing simpler—

with an outdoor shower fixed to the exterior
of your pool house. Robson Rak optimized
this outdoor space with a built-in bench and
hooks for towels, hats, and beach bags, and it
fits right in with the modern beach house
aesthetic of the home. Think of it as a cross
between a mudroom and a bathroom.

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Opt for a Waterfall Showerhead

8

"

NICOLE HOLLIS STUDIO

For a modern enclosure that feels sleek and

sexy, try slatted wood screens or reed walls,
as exemplified by this zen outdoor shower
designed by Nicole Hollis Studio. The dappled
light is dreamy at every time of day.

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9
Use Fun Tiles