Choose the Best Outdoor Shower for Your Home

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Choose the Best
Outdoor Shower

for Your Home

Tinsley Freestanding Outdoor Shower Panel With Hand Shower - Matte Black

Choose the Best
Outdoor Shower

for Your Home

Designed for rinsing off after a day in the sun, at the pool, at the beach, or for simply being at one with nature, outdoor showers bring convenience and luxury to your home’s exterior. Washing away sunscreen, chlorine, sand, and other debris with ease, an outdoor shower keeps messes from tracking into your home—all while standing as your very own al fresco oasis.

Not sure which one is best for your home? Follow along to learn the types of outdoor showers, features to look for, and tips on installing one.

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Types of Outdoor Showers

Freestanding Showers

Standalone fixtures that install directly to the ground or to a built-in shower tray, freestanding outdoor showers allow you to place them almost wherever you’d like, such as in your garden area or in a remote location, since it doesn’t need to attach to a wall.

For this type of outdoor shower, you’ll need to set up the water supply prior to installation. Because the mounting hardware attaches directly to the surface it’s set on, you may have to drill into concrete to provide a sturdy foundation for the shower.

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Wall-Mount Showers

Attaching directly to an exterior wall of your home, your fence, or any other solid structure, wall-mount showers are generally simpler to install than freestanding options, as they don’t require drilling into concrete, making the plumbing connections easier to complete. They also allow you to customize to your precise height.

A popular wall-mounted option is the outdoor shower panel. These all-in-one outdoor shower kits are easy to install while offering luxury features like jets, hand showers, and rainfall shower heads. If you prefer something more traditional, opt for an exposed pipe system or a basic pull-chain shower.

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Outdoor Shower Features

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Hand Shower

The ultimate outdoor shower accessory, a built-in hand shower not only reaches the full body with ease thanks to its flexible hose, but it also tackles stubborn build-up by providing direct water pressure.

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Foot Wash

Featuring a water spout closer to the ground, consider an outdoor shower with a built-in foot wash for targeting feet and legs. Not only perfect for occasions where you don’t need a full-body rinse, foot washes allow a hands-free experience—making an accessible option for those with limited mobility. This feature even makes a clever option for rinsing off pets, tools, and more.

Outdoor Shower Features

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Hand Shower

The ultimate outdoor shower accessory, a built-in hand shower not only reaches the full body with ease thanks to its flexible hose, but it also tackles stubborn build-up by providing direct water pressure.

Closeup of Kirwin Freestanding Outdoor Shower Panel With Hand Shower footwash

Foot Wash

Featuring a water spout closer to the ground, consider an outdoor shower with a built-in foot wash for targeting feet and legs. Not only perfect for occasions where you don’t need a full-body rinse, foot washes allow a hands-free experience—making an ADA-friendly option for those with limited mobility. This feature even makes a clever option for rinsing off pets, tools, and more.

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Outdoor Shower
Materials & Finishes

Materials

Since they’re exposed to the elements for all or most of their lives, a must-have for outdoor showers is durability—which boils down to what they’re made of. A reliable metal that’s naturally resistant to corrosion, stainless steel is universally considered the best material for outdoor showers.

For optimal performance, we offer outdoor showers made of 316 marine-grade stainless steel—the gold standard for braving marine environments, specifically for their high salt content—for an oasis that lasts for years to come.

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More than durable, stainless steel is also naturally hygienic and a breeze to clean thanks to its non-porous surface that resists mildew and bacteria while just needing the occasional wipe-down with mild soap and water.

A malleable metal, stainless steel can be shaped into seamless forms that add more than convenience to your exterior, but actually a stylish, architectural feature. Do you see why we love this material yet?

You’ll also find outdoor showers made from other reliable metals like aluminum, brass, or copper, which make great choices in areas that are slightly tucked away from the elements.

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Finishes

As stainless steel doesn’t require a protective coating while offering a versatile look, outdoor showers often flaunt their stainless steel finish. If you’re seeking additional outdoor shower finishes, we offer brushed stainless steel for a softer look as well as matte black for a more bold, modern aesthetic.

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Where to Place Your Outdoor Shower

Consider Plumbing & Drainage

To choose the right outdoor shower, you need to know where you're installing it. First, consider plumbing and drainage. A total overhaul of your outdoor living space might give you some flexibility here, but if not, you’ll need to work with what you have available. Make sure your shower is in a location with easy access to a water supply and where the water will drain efficiently.

If the location of your outdoor shower stall doesn’t have proper natural drainage, you’ll need to install a drainage system to prevent water from pooling at your feet with a drain designed for the outdoors.

Consider Privacy

Something else to consider when determining location is the natural landscape of the surrounding area. If privacy is not an issue, take advantage of the locale and install your shower in a place where you can enjoy the beautiful view of nature. However, if neighbors are close by, make sure its placement provides plenty of privacy by standing in that area prior to installing.

If you don’t have a secluded location for installing an outdoor shower, then you’ll likely want a privacy screen or an outdoor shower enclosure. While pre-build options are available, many people build their own from wood, galvanized metal sheets, vinyl fencing panels, or creative materials like reclaimed surf boards. For a simpler solution, hang a shower curtain rod.

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Outdoor Shower Features

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Your Home's Geographical Location

If you live in a four-season climate, you’ll need to bring your shower inside for storage in the colder months and drain the water pipes to prevent freezing. If so, a wall-mounted outdoor shower is your best option since these simply hang on a wall using brackets and can easily be taken down and hung back up when you’re ready to use again.

Regardless of the climate you live in, you should never install a shower outside that’s meant to be installed indoors. Use only parts and kits that are specifically rated for outdoor use.

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Your Water Temperature Needs

Many outdoor showers only have one inlet, meaning only one water line can be connected to the unit. This isn’t an issue if you want your shower to offer cold water only. However, if you prefer warm showers then you’ll want a fixture that has two inlets. Those with two inlets work much like a standard in-home shower where you can adjust the water temperature.

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Completing Your Outdoor Shower

To complete your personal outdoor oasis, don’t forget accessories to make your essentials easily accessible like hooks for towels and shelves for toiletries.

Outdoor Shower Features

Closeup of Tinsley Freestanding Outdoor Shower shower head for outdoor shower setup

Your Home's Geographical Location

If you live in a four-season climate, you’ll need to bring your shower inside for storage in the colder months and drain the water pipes to prevent freezing. If so, a wall-mounted outdoor shower is your best option since these simply hang on a wall using brackets and can easily be taken down and hung back up when you’re ready to use again.

Regardless of the climate you live in, you should never install a shower outside that’s meant to be installed indoors. Use only parts and kits that are specifically rated for outdoor use.

Closeup of Tinsley Freestanding Outdoor Shower wheel handles for outdoor shower stall

Your Water Temperature Needs

Many outdoor showers only have one inlet, meaning only one water line can be connected to the unit. This isn’t an issue if you want your shower to offer cold water only. However, if you prefer warm showers then you’ll want a fixture that has two inlets. Those with two inlets work much like a standard in-home shower where you can adjust the water temperature.

Elter Modern Brass Double Hook - Matte Black

Completing Your Outdoor Shower

To complete your personal outdoor oasis, don’t forget accessories to make your essentials easily accessible like hooks for towels and shelves for toiletries.

Which Outdoor Shower Is Right for You?

Whether you’re seeking a simple solution for rinsing off or the ultimate spa-worthy escape from the comfort of your backyard, browse our thoughtfully designed and crafted selection of outdoor showers for a home exterior upgrade you’ll enjoy for years to come

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