Top 35+ Outdoor Shower Ideas to Help You Find Your Zen

Designed by Cummings Architects, this outdoor shower is an amazing option for people who want to be surrounded by an enclosure while showering. It has wooden walls with a simple shower that won’t cost much.

As for the storage, put a stool inside the shower cabin to keep your towels and hair care products. Overall, this outdoor shower lets you stay close to nature while maintaining your privacy.

Have you ever wondered how it feels to shower under a waterfall? Well, this outdoor shower is just the right way to experience the incredible sensation. Featuring a wide-headed shower with a waterfall-like stream of water, this setup is unusual yet mesmerizing.

I’d say if Tarzan got his hands on a showerhead, this is the outdoor shower design he’d come up with. It’s secluded, small, close to nature, and primitive in every way possible.

One look at this shower will remind you of a fort from hundreds of years ago when people actually showered in the outdoors. Despite being open from the top, the shower offers privacy from the sides.
Also, the ladder is a creative way to store your towels and keep any small toiletries. What really appeals to me is the light fixtures with a fluorescent hue that will make the shower look brilliant at night.

While this outdoor shower may look a bit complicated, it is one of those shower ideas that you can incorporate in a bigger yard. Even better, if you have a large tree, build the shower underneath to get some overhead privacy.

This outdoor shower is easy to make, yet extremely classy and private. While it gives you a view of the outside, the walls keep you hidden from an outsider. Plus, the contrast of golden shower fixtures against the white tiles elevates the place, making it look put together.

For storage, there are three compartments. Thus, you can enjoy the same level of convenience that you’d get when showering inside.

If you’d like to color it up a bit, go ahead and add a few plants to the shower enclosure.

Talking of plants, here’s an outdoor shower idea that readily comes with plants. However, the one thing that stands out the most is the black and white combination on one of the shower walls.

To keep the design simple yet sophisticated, the designers have used wood on the other three walls.

More importantly, the choice of golden shower fixtures against black helps complete the whole look. You can also go with a black showerhead, as it would blend seamlessly with the space.

It’s hard not to be mesmerized by the design and class of this simple outdoor shower. Despite maintaining simplicity, the shower has everything you’d need. The top is made with wooden slabs that give somewhat of an open-air shower experience while maintaining privacy.

The stone pathway further adds to the whole look by giving it a Bohemian vibe. Meanwhile, the same material is used for the shower bench and storage area. In case the place looks too brown or neutral, you can add a few flowering plants to add color.

One of the most stunning things about this shower is the shower fixtures. Along with being unique, the showerhead delivers a wide stream of water, keeping you cool on a hot summer day.

Here’s a DIY outdoor shower idea that can elevate your outdoor space without cluttering it too much. The black industrial shower fixture can be set up anywhere, preferably against a contrasting while wall.

Being a shower in the open air, it does not offer much privacy. So I’d suggest doing this at the back of the house.

If you want to make a garden shower, this is something to consider. It’s simple, chic, and conveniently-placed. While the copper shower fixtures and halo add chicness to the outdoor shower, the wooden walls and floors provide convenience.
Surround yourself with plants and flowers to have the most relaxing time in the entire day.

If you’re searching for a budget-friendly outdoor shower idea to add a touch of sophistication to your outdoor space, this should be an ideal pick. A simple wooden wall with a wooden shower base makes this idea easy, affordable, and sleek.

Making it even better is the dark black shower fixture, which looks much better than gold or white. Finish the look by adding a tall plant next to the shower base. You’re all set to cleanse yourself in peace.

Here’s a shower for rinsing off by the pool. Featuring a simple shower head with silver fixtures, this shower will be gentle on your wallet.

Besides, there’s not much to say about this design except that its elegance will help upgrade your pool area.

Being one of the unique showers I’ve seen, this outdoor shower enclosure is surrounded by walls on two sides and plants on the third. As for the fourth, that’s where you walk in.

The silver showerhead looks perfect on the black walls while the shelf provides space to keep your shower supplies or small potted plants. When DIY-ed, this shouldn’t take much time or effort, and there are many ways you can customize it for personal ease and comfort.

Well, if you can have a shower outside, why can’t a tub find its place in your backyard? With golden accents and a white tub, this outdoor shower is a perfect place to relax, read a book, or drift into your thoughts.

Notice how the tub’s legs match the shower fixtures. It’s small details like this that bring a place to life. Moreover, the black walls are further accentuating the look, making it look like the kind of shower you’d see in a celebrity home tour.

Here’s another garden shower that doesn’t require a lot of effort or money. Start by erecting a brass shower fixture onto one of the emptier walls of your house. That’s it. You’re done.

If you want storage space or something for the aesthetic, keep a stool on the side. Put a plant on it to finish the look. Alternatively, you can also fold the towels and stack them on the seat for convenient access.

If you can’t be on vacation the whole year, why not bring the same vibes to your outdoor shower? This shower gives off spa-like feels with rustic stools for keeping your towels and the white painted background.

Furthermore, the gold accents add the finishing touches to this already-beautiful outdoor shower. Notice the printed tiles in the shower base. You can replicate the same idea or use simple unicolored tiles instead.

Till now, most of the ideas I’ve discussed are set against a white or black background. However, you don’t have to follow the pattern as tiled walls look just as awesome. Just make sure to use the right color scheme and choose the shower fixtures wisely.

For instance, this outdoor shower has a silver showerhead set against aqua tiles. On the sides, you can see the wooden hooks for hanging your showers or loofah.

While the shower floors are a mix of grass and pebbles, you can make them tiled or wooden, depending on personal preference.

If you want your outdoor shower to look like something out of a Santorini vacationer’s vlog, go for this idea. The unusual shower fixtures, set against grainy white walls, make this outdoor shower look sleek and sophisticated.

If it seems too simple, add a few string lights or fluorescent bulbs to the space. Trust me when I say this, they will make showering outdoors a blissful experience in the evening, to say the least.

Here’s a shower for couples who like doing everything together. The wooden painted slabs give off something of a corrugated metal feel, although much more durable and rust-proof.

If you feel that the place looks too monotonous with just one color on all sides, spice it up by adding gold or brass fixtures. Otherwise, leave it so and bring in a few plants for company and aesthetics.

For all those people who love minimalism, this outdoor shower is as minimal as it gets while staying functional. The wooden seat can be used for keeping your hair supplies while the surrounded leaves make somewhat of an outdoor shower enclosure.

Also, the simple showerhead makes the place clutter-free and the shorter walls add uniqueness to the blend.

The first thing that comes to mind when looking at this outdoor shower is a small holiday town. While the walls and shower pan are the same shade and material, the colorful accessories make this shower a beautiful place to relax.

Hidden in an alleyway, it provides privacy despite the open-air design. However, it’s the wooden stool in the corner, for keeping hair supplies, that really amps up the place. You can add hanging plants or string lights to make this shower even more vibrant and lively.

If you’re a plant mommy or daddy, why not bring them out to your shower too? I’d suggest getting low maintenance plants as they’ll be better for space. Want to know the best part? You’ll never forget to water your botanical buddies.

I love the brass fixtures against the dark background and storage compartments made specifically for plants. You can either do the same or put plant pots on the storage shelves to get a similar effect.

If the previous idea was a bit too bland for you, here’s another one with a wood shower enclosure. A simple shower head with a wooden pan and base makes this outdoor shower minimalistic yet stunning.

Since the shower does not take up much space, you can put as many plants as possible. While the designers have added huge plant pots, you can get a similar result with smaller pots or twines running against the shower walls.

On the whole, this shower gets you as close to nature as possible. Even better, you can find everything to build it at a local hardware store.

You can never go wrong with gold and black. Thus, it’s a fool-proof way to make your outdoor space suitable for showering under the stars or with the sunset in the background. This outdoor shower has a corrugated metal-type wall with a tiled shower pan.

While the rest of the shower is pretty simple, the gold showerhead accentuates the enclosure.

Tired of shower enclosures that take up too much space? Here’s a space-saving outdoor shower design that is just as amazing as it is convenient.

The wooden bark shower back is something I’ve never seen before. Plus, the unusual showerhead further makes it seem like you put a lot of thought into the design.

Most outdoor showers do not have a sink or a mirror. However, if you want everything to be in the outdoors, here’s a perfect way to go about it. The golden shower is set at the corner while the sink has some wooden accents.

Moreover, the mirror completes this space, making it almost like an indoor shower. In short, you’re all set to have an exhilarating showering experience on a starry night.

Make sure you get bright lights for this outdoor shower as it doesn’t get a lot of natural overhead light.

Before seeing this design, I was convinced that pink tiles do not do any good for a space. However, this quirky outdoor shower enclosure from Bali Interiors, with pink tiles, has changed my mind.

To make the shower space even more playful, there’s an assortment of succulents that also add a contrasting color. Moreover, the showerhead is quite simple, ensuring that the attention stays on the tiles and the plants.

For those who can’t pick between black and white, here’s an outdoor shower enclosure that combines both the colors in a visually appealing blend. While the walls have Moroccan-inspired black and white tiles, the shower fixtures are dark black.

Although you can add plants to make the space livelier, don’t opt for flowering ones.

If you’re short on space and want something beach house-inspired, this is one of the best backyard ideas for you. The wooden back keeps the place simple, while the silver showerhead adds even more simplicity to the equation.

I’d suggest this idea for people who want an outdoor shower that doesn’t break the bank.

Here’s a shower idea like no other. This seated outdoor shower is perfect for people who like to think in the shower and whiff nature around them. It sort of looks like the bottom of a lily pond, with pebbles and marble seats.

Even the showerhead is quite unconventional, bringing originality to the whole space. You can replicate this idea in an empty pool, adding some plants on the side for a natural finish.

Heliconia plants are a great way to surround the shower with something natural and bring privacy to the area. Take a look at this elegantly-designed shower that will transport you to another world altogether.

While the large showerhead mimics rainfall, the heliconia walls on the sides keep intruders and insects out. Overall, it’s almost like showering in the middle of the woods.

It’s hard to say No to the rustic vibe of this outdoor shower. Plus, there’s a tub, with similar texture and accents, to lay in for all your shower thoughts. Stick to a rustic color palette if you want to add more things to the shower space.

Space is often a problem in the outdoors. The driveway and the barbecue area already take most of it. In that case, this minimalist shower design is what you need. You can replace the brass fixtures with golden ones for a more popping look.

It’s possibly the easiest DIY outdoor shower enclosure that you can set up in a few hours.

The major attraction of this outdoor shower is the geometric plant pots. But that’s not it. The shower curtain provides privacy while the white walls bring in natural light, illuminating the shower enclosure.

I also like how the printed tile in the storage shelf adds color to the otherwise monotone wall.

Who says surfboards are merely for surfing? Upcycle your old surfboard by turning it into a shower space.

Along with being a fun idea, a surfboard shower can bring a pop of color to your white or black outdoor walls. Besides, it’s a quick DIY project that can be done over the weekend.

Some places speak of peace and harmony, just like this outdoor shower. With white walls and a silver showerhead, this space is a serene abode for relaxation after a tiring day at work.

Plus, it serves as a fantastic getaway from the outside world to spend time with your partner. Don’t forget to light the scented candles.

Being one of the cleanest and simplest design ideas for an outdoor shower, this one is also easy to replicate. Look for an elegantly unique shower fixture online and couple it with a lantern or old school light fixture to finish the vintage look.

Although it looks best on a white background, you can manage the same look on black walls.