40 Luxurious Outdoor Shower Ideas

Want to add a little resort living to your home? Outdoor showers are popular extensions of indoor bathrooms, offering a real luxury outdoor experience.

Popular outdoor shower ideas include a connection to an adjoining pool or spa, space to sit down and dress, accomodations for enjoying a morning coffee or other beverage, and walls or screens that offer privacy yet aren't positioned to block views of the larger outdoor space.

Get some ideas for your outdoor shower from the following examples, such as this spacious contemporary bathroom design by Slifer Designs featuring a sleek freestanding tub and stainless double vanity, and of course an outdoor shower just a few steps beyond floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. A natural stone wall offers privacy and an open view.

A large sliding door opens this bathroom to the outdoors, creating a serene place to relax and unwind after a rejuvenating shower.

Access both from the homeowner's bathroom as well as from the outdoor space can make an outdoor shower perfect for a calming alfresco shower as well as simply washing off after a day of outdoor activities (like a dip in the pool).

Tropical plants create a green canopy above this outdoor tub. The shower, clad in luxurious gray mosaic tile, is accessed via a large sliding glass door.

Here's another view of the same bathroom shown in the previous photo. This stunning bathroom poses the unique question: Would you like to shower indoors or out? A sliding glass door makes both options possible.

In this gorgeous bathroom, a sliding door divides the outdoor and indoor showers. And there's a spa-worthy soaking tub to choose from as well.

This homeowner's bathroom features an outdoor shower connected to the indoor shower. Inset plank wood in a dark stain joins the two showers.

This is another example of how indoor and outdoor showers are linked by a common design theme, in this case river rock. French doors beyond the indoor shower open into a private courtyard with the outdoor shower.

Water cascades over crumbling rock in this backyard jungle's ancient ruins. OK, it's really an outdoor shower.

Taking an outdoor shower under a rain showerhead and next to a tropical garden surely must be a relaxing experience.

Frosted glass walls close off this outdoor shower space while keeping the space bright. A wood wall supports the hooked bronze showerhead and offers a warm hue in contrast to the cool tones of the design. Stools create seating options.

This indoor-outdoor tub room features a floating tub, fresh succulents and soothing water features. A surrounding privacy wall ensures bath time is tranquil and completely relaxing.

Relax in this space by choosing a soak in the indoor tub or enjoy an outdoor shower just a few steps away.

No retreat is complete without an outdoor shower. This space features two.

Occupants can rinse away a long day outside in this outdoor shower made of industrial copper piping and fixtures.

A previously unused alley was converted into an outdoor shower and sink in this design by David Hertz Architects, Inc.

This view of the same bathroom in the previous photo shows the detail of the gray pebble stone walls that encompass the outdoor shower.

In this outdoor shower, a stone wall provides plenty of privacy while fresh flowers and palm trees make the outdoor space feel akin to a secret garden.

Natural materials are combined with a neutral color palette and fixtures with clean lines in this bathroom with a very private outdoor shower.

This luxurious bedroom suite includes a private patio with an outdoor shower behind glass doors.

A grated brown wall creates privacy for this outdoor shower while allowing it to maintain an open feeling. Notice the rain shower head peaking over the top of the shower's privacy wall.

A wall offers privacy but doesn't obstruct the view from this walk-in outdoor shower.

An outdoor shower can be a fun touch for a family home.

Recessed lighting illuminates this indoor-outdoor shower which features neutral tile and chrome shower fixtures. Neutral gravel covers the nearby courtyard, while succulent plants provide a Southwestern touch.

Stone walls provide privacy for an outdoor shower that can be accessed from the homeowner's bedroom.

Existing natural elements in a landscape lend themselves to an exciting shower experience in this design.

This rooftop shower features a wooden enclosure for maximum privacy from prying neighbors. The soothing rain shower is connected to a tankless water heater for warm showers year-round.

This outdoor shower is decked out with high-end fixtures and a beautiful backsplash. Showering outdoors has never been this stylish.

An entire area of this homeowner's yard is set aside for a steamy outdoor shower in this rainforest-themed enclosure.

Christopher J. Grubb created an Old World retreat with this regal outdoor shower.

Scott Cohen gives these homeowners a Grecian treat with Poseidon spilling down water as they shower.

This simple shower's picturesque surroundings make it a relaxing place to clean up outside. A framed living wall adds interest behind the shower, while large shrubs and a tree lend privacy and natural beauty. A simple box filled with stone acts as the shower floor and adds another layer of design.

An outdoor shower can be as simple or as elaborate as you choose. Textured tiles and a fluid, curved shape make this backyard feature a focal point.

The moisture produced by the rain showerhead provides ample water for Tillandsia plants to thrive.

Although the ceiling is open to the midnight sky, this Asian-inspired outdoor shower provides plenty of privacy with double doors.

A contemporary stainless steel fixture and frosted glass enclosure make this outdoor shower refined enough to live inside the house. An adjacent dressing area adds convenience and function.

As soon as the sun goes down, LED ribbon light illuminates the shower floor made from a combination of jellybean glass pebbles and epoxy.