Shower Time

It's finally outdoor shower time at our place so the search for inspiration is on.  I know, I know, it's the perfect time as we are winding down the summer here but either way it's going in.  I'm set up for exposed plumbing and I want simple.  So here are some of my thoughts.  I'll report back with the final outcome as soon as we throw this badboy together.  The 2nd photo down (the blue fez tile) is a fav because my sweet wife put this in our farmhouse bath and it's pretty badass.

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Moroccan Tile Floor

Instant character.  Take the classic, timeless subway tile and drop some Moroccan art on the floor.  A fresh idea.  Showcasing how a little accent can go a long way.

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Exterior Metals

 A couple fresh, exterior details from this Texas style Ranch compound that I'd like to work into some projects.  In the above shot I love the use of the chain link as the downspout.  A sweet, rustic design element that compliments the industrial vibe.

And of course the outdoor shower.  Simplistic with the corrugated metal and galvanized piping.  The added touch of the saloon-style door just completes the look.

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Wooden Shower Head

Check the wooden shower head. Hand carved from a fallen tree.

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All Teak Shower

The all teak shower. This space is full of crazy, unique character and all about custom from the sloped ceiling line to the steps down into the space. It's not just the materials that make the space so fresh, it's also the layout and the balance. And when you don't get enough light from the window, they accented it with two small recessed lights just above the floor line. A genius little detail.

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Surf Lodge

A little weathered and maybe a little tired but full of character. This is the Surf Lodge, located at the tip of Long Island.

White washed barnwood walls and bleached pine floors. This place is a classic. Simple design embracing the surrounding natural elements. A nice little color blast too with the high back chairs and stools. Check the weathered, tree trunk high top. Another genius design element.

And the killer idea for an outdoor shower to finish it off.

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Water Ski Retreat

This is how you roll if you're crazy about water skiing. You find this sweet piece of property with an existing lake, modify and dredge it for your 1/2 mile ski course and create a sweet little berm to hang your house over with the perfect view of the water. Very nice.

The materials throughout are pretty basic and were kept to a minimum. Keep the maintenance down while putting out a cool cutting edge design. Concrete on the floors with some board formed concrete mixed in with the plaster walls.

Florida. Right on the water. It's screaming for an outdoor shower. This unit is simple, keeping with the overall vibe of the place. It literally sits right off the master shower so you could jump from one to the other. A nice teak wood base floor in both showers too, recessed right into the concrete.

So open to the outdoors, once again maximizing that view of the course. A killer little fire pit and negative edge lap pool to finish it all off. Thursday is also my day over at Fred Flare if you're wondering why there are some many crazy links. Check it here.

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One More Outdoor Shower

I never get tired of searching for a killer outdoor shower. This particular one lays out some of my favorite elements, hand crafted and on display; concrete, metal and wood. I love the design and details here. A little board formed concrete mixed with a metal framed wall that's filled with stacked, hand-chopped wood. I like how they took the metal just a little further in the design utilizing it not only as a bar for the overhead, rain shower but to also outline the controls and soap dish. Details. Sweet, little details.

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Galvanized Shower Walls

A unique shower detail. This is from a farmhouse in Iowa. A sweet blend of modern details along with traditional farm style. A few sheets of galvanized corrugated metal and some sheet screws.

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