Outdoor Shower Benefits
If you’ve spent a long day gardening, doing yard work, or stomping through the woods on your property, you may appreciate being able to shake off your clothes and shower outside without tracking anything in the house. The same could apply if you’ve been finishing up a project in your garage, workshop, or art studio!
If you have pets or kids, keep that mess outside until it’s tamed! They’ll have great fun with it too!
Here’s another application you may not have thought of – you could offer an outdoor shower as an extra option for guests. You can never have too many showers, and if you have a lot of friends or family over, they might enjoy the novelty too!
Tips to Keep in Mind
If you think an outdoor shower is right for you, you have multiple options. There are 4 main shower types: wall mounted, free standing, fully enclosed, and mini (e.x. foot or pet shower).
When deciding which type is right for you, consider your main use for it and where you’ll want to place it on your property. Do you want it mainly out of the way, or to serve as a statement piece? Will you prefer extra privacy, or a quick wash with a lot of room to maneuver?
There’s one con to keep in mind too – cleanliness. Outdoor showers can easily become unsanitary and require more frequent cleaning. Moisture attracts bugs and critters. The wind will carry leaves and debris inside. Mud may accumulate without an adequate drainage system or structure, like decking, surrounding your faucet.
But with the right product and some good planning, you can transform your backyard into an oasis that will add value and enjoyment to your home for years to come! We’ve compiled some of the top manufacturers of outdoor showers to help you choose the perfect option for your home.
Outdoor Shower Ideas
To help you think through how to get started and what kind of outdoor shower best meets your needs, here’s a list of ideas and resources to make sure you have everything you need for the perfect outdoor shower.
Outdoor Shower Enclosure
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Cape Cod Shower Kits
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
An outdoor shower kit is one of the easiest ways to set up a fully enclosed shower on your property.
Designed to be mounted to one of the exterior walls of your home or serve as a free-standing structure, a full shower enclosure offers style, a roomy place to pamper yourself, and plenty of privacy.
This version by Cape Cod Shower Kits comes in cedar or PVC, and with all the supplies you need to install it yourself – walls, posts, door, decking floor, and hardware. Cedar weathers beautifully and smells amazing, while PVC holds up well in all weather. Just note that these kits provide the shower structure, not the faucet and plumbing itself, which you’ll have to obtain separately.
This kit comes with post caps for a refined finish, but for an extra flair, consider swapping them out with a more unique option!
Outdoor Post Caps & Solar Light Caps
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Island Post Cap
Homewood, Alabama
Island Post Cap creates beautiful post caps, with the option for custom wood post caps made from mahogany, cedar, and other materials perfect for standing up to outdoor weather.
Their solar options are a great fit for your outdoor shower, as they’ll double as a light source! Or choose between their copper, brass, or artistic stained glass options to match the finishes of your home.
Outdoor Wall-Mounted Shower
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Outdoor Shower Company
Dallas, Georgia
If you’re looking for a smaller, simpler option, a wall-mounted shower attachment is a great option, and doable with a lower budget.
Outdoor fixtures are more expensive because they need to stand up to fluctuations in heat and cold, wind, and potentially saltwater. Choose hardy stainless steel to hold up against all the elements.
Outdoor Shower Company creates a variety of polished wall-mounted showers that provide both hot and cold water. You can select a single handle valve, or separate hot and cold handles. The sleek finish will make you feel like you’re in a resort.
Outdoor Free Standing + Foot Shower
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Murdock Manufacturing
City of Industry, California
Some free standing showers also come with an enclosure, or can be left open so that many people can use it at a time. A solo standing faucet is a great fit for a pool deck or patio where you likely already have water resistant flooring installed.
This standing shower by Murdock Manufacturing stood out to us because it also includes a foot shower spout near the bottom and even a drinking bubbler! Made of heavy duty, galvanized steel, it comes in blue, red, green, or custom colors.
Outdoor Pet Shower
Featured Brand
Murdock Manufacturing
City of Industry, California
Any of the above options could double as a pet shower, but if that is one of your primary plans for your outdoor shower, consider getting one designed specifically for your furry friends.
Murdock Manufacturing also makes this combination pet fountain with spray nozzle, to help your little ones stay cool, hydrated, and clean while they’re out playing. This may be more heavy duty than most pet owners need, but if you have a huge pack, it may be just the way to go!
Outdoor Shower Decking
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MoistureShield Decking
Atlanta, Georgia
MoistureShield Decking is the perfect choice for wet areas. Their composite decking combines plastic with individual wood particles and a solid core to prevent warping, moisture absorption, and insect damage, while mimicking the look of real wood. They also offer CoolDeck technology which prevents their surfaces from getting too hot underfoot.
Luxury Outdoor Spa Shower
Featured Brand
Divine Saunas
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Go all out and pamper yourself with a luxury outdoor spa shower! Why choose between function and beauty when you can have both?
We loved this beautiful walk-in red cedar outdoor shower by Divine Saunas. It comes with or without a door, and can serve as a lovely statement piece in your yard. It can be hooked up to both hot and cold water and comes with the faucet attachment and the kit for assembling the structure.
P.S.
Have you installed an outdoor shower on your property? We’d love to see how you’ve implemented any of these outdoor shower ideas into your home’s design!
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