An outdoor shower can drastically impact the look of the house. It is an excellent asset often found in homes with a pool or near a beach.
The shower helps remove those pesky grains of sand before anyone enters their home. In the case of pools, it helps to wash off the chlorine water. It also helps, in general, to have a quick splash when the surroundings get hot.
Now that we know the basics let’s move on to the tips to keep in mind while designing one of these for your clients.
Choose The Location
The location of this space is key. If the house has a pool, this will be used after and sometimes before getting in the pool. For such cases, place it close to the pool area for ease of access. If your client asks for a pool renovation, we got you covered with these tips.
Beach houses can have this shower almost anywhere outdoor. A decent option would be in the backyard surrounded by greenery. The part of the house facing the beach has a role to play in this decision.
Make A Pathway
Be open to the possibility that the people using this feature of the house would be barefoot at times. Your client would not want to walk on gravel to reach the shower.
Use stone footings to create a well-designed pathway leading straight up to the shower area. You can beautify the route further with lights for the night.
The Shower Head
Choose this carefully. The shower is the primary feature in this setup; it should be the best option to suit your client’s needs.
Wall-mounted showers are functional, but there are more options like an overhead shower. The latter would look luxurious. You can choose the type of tiles that fit your design & setup.
Plumbing & Drainage
Costs can be cut down if your client’s house has an option for outdoor plumbing already incorporated. Make sure that the outdoor shower has constant access to both hold and cold water.
There should be adequate drainage beneath and near the shower. Install small grills with good water permeability to create a seamless look.
Integrate With Surrounding
A good outdoor shower setup does not look out of place. The surrounding garden, the paint, and the type of house play important roles in deciding the shower style.
For instance, if the pool has stone tiles around it, you can match the same style to support it. You can also replicate the color of the house or garden area for tiles.
Privacy
The outdoor setup shouldn’t be too open. The garden, surroundings, or walls can be used to achieve this. Privacy of the shower is something that needs to be in mind during the very first design draft.
Homeowners could pair up a pool remodeling with an outdoor shower installation. It would help renovate the whole area, making it according to their needs. While dealing with many mini-projects in a single project, efficient team management is of great importance. Manage your team well to target milestones and finish the work on time.
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