These 36 Outdoor Showers Are Beyond Breathtaking

When John Humphreys was enlisted to work on the Austin, Texas, home, he knew he wanted to make the primary suite extra special while still being grounded and casual. So he added an outdoor shower that's only accessible from the bedroom. A very large and very old oak tree hangs above the bathing area, for total relaxation and privacy. Humphreys made the faucet out of copper and nail heads wielded onto bulkhead walls for hooks.

At this project in Vero Beach, Florida, design firm Moor, Baker & Associates elevated the pool area with a tricked-out indoor/outdoor pool house. The duo worked with landscape designer Sam Comer to devise a surface of tabby concrete tiles which blend in with the home’s stucco and also optimize drainage in the rainy months. Located at the end of the swimming pool, this pergola gazebo houses a changing room, shower, and pool bathroom.

Two trellises create privacy for an outdoor shower stall without actually blocking the views and beautiful dappled light. Designer Hadas Dembo painted the trellis partitions dark green to blend in with the ivy. A stone pedestal for shower supplies and a workbench along with a plant further enhance the secret garden feel. It's truly like showering in the open forest.

In this poolside oasis designed by Robson Rak, a shower stall is discretely tucked into the concrete corner next to the cozy built-in nook. The fun cushions piled in the shaded lounge steal the spotlight and the shower remains discrete and minimalist.

An open-air, swimming pool adjacent bathroom designed by Akin Atelier looks out onto the ocean. In other words, it's paradise. Stone tile floors set the foundation while an oval skylight and dappled light add partial protection without blocking the sun completely.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

Briony Fitzgerald stuck to the outdoor shower formula with a rustic showerhead and classic wood slat decking for easy drainage, but a backsplash of blue and white zellige tiles makes a seriously chic design statement. The surrounding banana leaf foliage completes the Insta-worthy snapshot.

When textile designer John Robshaw revamped a ramshackle barn into the ultimate summer hangout, there wasn't enough room to build a full shower indoors. So he installed a showerhead in a private area outside, then added storybook stone floors, a rattan settee complete with his signature patterned throw pillows, and plenty of cozy towels for a homey feel.

A classic solid enclosure adds extra privacy. Landscape architect Ed Hollander suggests erecting partitions that reach up to about five feet above the ground. Or, you could get creative and build a natural privacy screen with florals. Flowering shrubs like hydrangeas or other plants that don’t mind moisture can act as a living shower wall (and tend to be cheaper).

When you have a home that overlooks the Pacific Ocean, you want to make the most of your view. Eric Olsen added this glass door—which would be refreshing on its own but also leads to an outdoor shower—off the main bath of his California home.

"I was worried the pool might be too close to the house, but I love it," says Eric Olsen, the architect of this California home. "When we open the doors, it feels like one big room." The outdoor shower blends in beautifully thanks to sleek black tiles that complement the modern lounge chairs and steel-and-glass structure.

Add a sink and a mirror while you're at it to complete the elevated outdoor bathroom look. We're loving the cool natural stones Tamsin Johnson chose to complement the silver fixtures in this alfresco shower area.

Don't have a backyard? A rooftop will do nicely when it comes to showering outdoors. This patio has all the bells and whistles, from a chic raised jacuzzi to a tubular chrome showerhead to rinse off under after soaking.