Get naked in nature with your choice of outdoor shower

For me, the greatest luxury is an outdoor shower. It might be the liberation I feel stripping down outside, or it is the view. Perhaps it’s the treat of starting your day, or ending it off, surrounded by the combination of fresh air and hot water. Whatever it is, there is no better time than summertime to take advantage of this pleasure! Here’s a few phenomenal examples for all styles that will have you lusting for your own outdoor shower.

 

The Tropical Oasis

Bring to mind balmy summers on tropical islands by creating an oasis of your outdoor shower. Take inspiration from architecture in Bali for modern style. The combination of clean design, white tiles, big leafy greens and silver finishes will make you feel like you’re at a holiday resort every day.

 

 

Create a summertime muck room

If you live out by the coast, it’s a good idea to create an outdoor space to wash down, dry out salty cozzies and keep any sand that’s followed you home from littering the indoors.

 

 

Make a (chic) splash

Just a touch of a surprising element can totally elevate your outdoor shower. Using a pink tile to create a backsplash feature is a sure way to make your outdoor shower both quirky and cute.

 

 

Enjoy the view

This simple outdoor shower is all about the view. In the heat of the Overberg, this gorgeous little cove with its farmstyle copper taps, will provide a fresh moment to lap up the beauty surrounding it.

 

 

Create a secret nook

For the shy ones among us, an outdoor shower might feel a little too public. You can still enjoy the pleasures of showering out in the open without baring it all though. The simple solution is creating a secret nook. Using natural materials like wood keeps the natural feel, or create an extension from your bathroom adding more plants for coverage.

 

 

Cover image by Escape Button of holiday accommodation, Salt, in Shoal Bay.

 

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