DIY Outdoor Shower Ideas You'll Be Thankful You Built When Summer Rolls Around

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Imagine having your very own outdoor shower. After a trip to the beach, everyone can just rinse off so they don't track sand all over the house. Before a dip in the pool, the shower is right there to get any grime off kids and dogs. And after a swim, it's easy to clean chlorine or lake water off hair and skin right outside.

Considering a DIY outdoor shower? It's not as hard as some people might think to build your own, and is a great backyard idea. But first, you're going to have to decide what type of outdoor shower meets your needs and wants. Would you like to have a shower attached to the outside of your home or freestanding? Do you want a permanent structure or something portable that you take out in the summertime or on camping trips? And do you want an enclosure for complete privacy or just a simple place to rinse off while wearing swimsuits?

No matter how you answer these questions, we've got creative DIY outdoor shower ideas and tutorials for you. Don't want to get to complex? We've also included some showers that are less DIY and more ready-to-install. Here you'll likely find the perfect outdoor shower for your home.

Freestanding Outdoor Shower Enclosure

This gorgeous freestanding shower enclosure is made with wood fence boards, creating a place to rinse off most anywhere you choose.

Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.

Duplex Outdoor Showers

Here, a stylish beach house duplex gets a pair of adorable matching outdoor showers. They're made of fencing material that offers plenty of privacy despite their close placement.

Get tips at Young House Love.

Simple Wood Outdoor Shower

Making this pretty and useful outdoor shower enclosure does take a bit of carpentry skill and a few power tools. The result is worth the effort!

Get the tutorial at Ontario Lakeside.

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Corrugated Metal Outdoor Shower

For a cool, industrial look, pair cedar-stained wood with corrugated metal and create a modern, pitched roof for your outdoor oasis.

Get the tutorial at MyCarpentry.com.

Outdoor Shower with Trellis

A trellis, a built-in bench and copper shower fixtures give this oversized outdoor shower a luxurious feel.

Get the tutorial at A Concord Carpenter.

Simple Outdoor Pool Shower

Got a house with a pool? With the right plumbing, it's simple to set up a shower on the exterior of your home. This one is complemented with a convenient and cute bathroom that has an outdoor entrance.

See more at Sunny Side Up.

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Reclaimed Wood Outdoor Shower

Reclaimed wood and a ladder (for hanging towels and swimsuits) add character and charm to this clever outdoor shower.

Get the tutorial at D.I.Y. for Knuckleheads.

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Handmade Cedar Outdoor Shower

Not comfortable building your own shower? This beautiful handmade cedar one is pre-made and includes the shower fixtures. All you have to do is hook it up to a garden hose.

Three-Function Outdoor Shower Fixture

Building your own outdoor shower? Install this shower fixture, and you'll have a rain shower head, a hand shower, and a low spout for rinsing feet. The best of all the worlds!

Oceanside Vinyl Shower Kit Enclosure

For the DIYer who isn't into woodworking, this vinyl enclosure is the best shortcut. You'll just have to add your own plumbing and mounts.

Portable Outdoor Shower with Foot Washer

Easy to set up and take down, this portable shower includes a foot washer, which beach bums will use plenty. Did we mention that the price is nice?

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