Summer shower - choose a practical and original design

One of the most enjoyable and useful inventions of mankind is the soul. For urban residents who were accustomed to the civilized adoption of water procedures, not so long ago they had to experience discomfort while staying in a summer cottage or suburban household with the possibility of only summer living. A shower on a personal plot or in the courtyard of a private house, used in the warm season is not an easy opportunity to get pleasant and much-needed water procedures in the heat, but also an important element of landscape design. The appearance of a shower cabin, a panel or just a rack plays a role in shaping the image of the entire site, the adjacent territory. Gone are the days when the summer shower was a plain building constructed from materials left over from the main building or found on the rubble of a barn or attic. Modern building materials, original plumbing solutions and many creative design ideas can make the usual place for showering a highlight of landscape design, a key element in the arrangement of the house territory.

If we talk about the qualitative separation of the designs of the summer shower, then all models can be classified into open and closed. Such a division is very arbitrary, because there are many examples of the construction of a summer shower in spaces half-enclosed by fences. For example, an outdoor shower can be equipped in an area fenced with only two partitions, placing plumbing accessories on one and hooks on the other to accommodate clothes, towels and more.

In addition to the design of the shower itself, summer designs can be subdivided according to the method of supplying water to capacitive and plumbing. In the first case, a reservoir is located above the level of the upper shower head in which the water is heated from the sun. In the second case, water is used that is obtained from the general plumbing system of the household.

The choice of the water supply system for the shower head is directly affected by the location of the structure in relation to the house. If the summer shower is located near the building of a private house, then it is logical to use not only the water supply system, but also the sewage drain. In the event that a capacitive summer shower is located in a summer cottage or in a courtyard of a private household in the distance of the building, it will be necessary to take care of the drainage system. It is important to understand that you can’t just direct the runoff of used water into the beds of a summer cottage or under trees, because the adoption of water procedures can be accompanied by the use of means, the effects of which on plants can be detrimental.

One of the traditional options for arranging a summer shower is the installation of a shower cabin. Such a structure can be made of wood (in natural color or painted), polystyrene panels (most often using a metal frame) or other improvised means. Moreover, you can purchase a finished booth, order an individual manufacture or build a fence for the summer shower yourself (if you have basic skills).

A wooden shower cubicle in its natural manifestation is not only a practical construction, but also a beautiful element of landscape design. The natural wood pattern goes well with almost any facade material. Not to mention the fact that the natural color fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape, echoing with perennial plants and other buildings on the site and in the courtyard of a private house. But the wood of the shower will need to be protected from constant exposure to moisture.On sale is a wide selection of antiseptics and special varnishes that can protect the natural material from decay and not affect the color of the wood.

For everyone who does not want to rack their brains over the coatings for a wooden cabin, there is a universal option - painting. Depending on the color decisions made to decorate the facade of the building, it is fashionable to choose a harmonious option for the indoor structure for water procedures in the fresh air. The first option is to match the color palette of the architectural ensemble, combinatorics, both with the main building and with additional buildings on the site (terrace, gazebo or garage). The second option is the appearance of the shower as a color accent. This method of creating a color spot is used infrequently, because the summer shower is a seasonal building, operated in our country only in the summer.

The location of the outdoor shower at the wall of the house has its advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, it is convenient that you can use a common water supply and sewage system located in the household. On the other hand, the wall of the building will constantly be exposed to moisture. It is advisable to protect the surface with ceramic tiles or any other material that effectively resists high humidity. It is also necessary to trace the organization of a good drainage system. Otherwise, the constant accumulation of water in the area of ​​the foundation of the building can gradually destroy it.

Another advantage of using the wall of a house to organize a place for taking water procedures is the ability to use the lighting of the facade of the main building. If you will need to take a shower in the dark, you will not need to worry about the availability of artificial lighting sources - the facade of the building in any case is illuminated for safety and as an element of landscape design.

A great way to protect the walls of a house from constant exposure to moisture is to use ceramic or stone tiles. In this case, there is no limit to the realization of your fantasies and the manifestation of stylistic preferences. Ceramic tiles “marble”, plain or with an ornament, large or small - it all depends on your personal preferences. If there is a pool on the site, it will be logical to coordinate the wall decoration for the shower with the design of the space in and around the outdoor tank.

Stone tile (or its spectacular imitation) will look luxuriously as a wall decoration, to which plumbing accessories are attached - a shower head or a mixer. In combination with greenery, the stone surface gives an image that is close to natural nature.

One of the options for finishing the space in which accessories for showering are located is the use of metal sheets. Stainless steel or aluminum looks great in a composition made in hi-tech style or in any direction of modern style. In order to enhance the effect of the originality of the finishing material, you can use original accessories - large watering cans of square or rectangular shape, an imitation of tropical rain or a waterfall.

With the help of a metal sheet, you can build something like a small cabin for taking a shower in the summer at the summer cottage or in the courtyard of a private home. An unpretentious appearance is more than paid for by the cheapness of the structure and temporary placement on the territory of the house.

You can equip an outdoor shower with devices that provide additional opportunities for taking water procedures. For example, the construction of an additional tap on the lower level of the rack or panel will give you the opportunity to wash only your feet after working in the garden or bathing your pets right on the site.

As a panel for placing a shower, any partition can be made of stone, wood or other materials.The advantage of such structures is that for their construction requires less materials and effort. At the same time, you get a zone for taking water procedures, which does not harm the main structure with plenty of moisture. But such a summer soul has its drawbacks. An unprotected shower zone can cause colds in households who do not know anything about hardening the body.

Using a beach style to design a shower panel can be the highlight of your landscape design. It is not necessary to live on the ocean to be able to use a panel in the form of a surfboard when arranging a zone for the adoption of water procedures.

Ceramic tiles or mosaics, which reliably protect the surface from moisture, are perfect for finishing the panel to which plumbing accessories will be attached. But even more affordable options can be an effective solution - plastic and polyurethane panels will serve as a reliable finish.

The use of non-standard, original models of plumbing accessories can increase the degree of uniqueness of not only the shower sector, but also the entire landscape design of a summer cottage or garden. Large watering cans to simulate tropical rain, a small waterfall or vice versa, miniature faucets, original shapes and unusual coatings - your imagination is stopped only by the budget for building a summer shower.

The panel for placing the shower sector may be the sector of the fence enclosing the site. It all depends on the location of buildings on your site, the passage of communication systems and the type of construction of the fence. For example, stone concrete, wooden structures (with impregnation and protective coating) can be an excellent base for placing plumbing accessories.

A shower stand for water procedures in the warm season can be located on the outdoor terrace, for example, by the pool and serve as a means of washing before entering the water. An outdoor shower can also be arranged on the covered terrace, which serves as a place for outdoor recreation.

On the one hand, placing the shower on the terrace complicates the process of construction and preparation itself - after all, it is necessary to bring the water supply and ensure reliable drainage of used water. But on the other hand, the sector remote from the main structure for the adoption of water procedures ensures minimal exposure to moisture (and in the summer season, owners often use showers) on the building of a private or summer house.

One of the simplest, but at the same time effective ways of constructing a shower in a summer cottage or household plot is to use a stand with a watering can or any other device for supplying water. In fact, you only need to provide water supply (as a rule, there are no problems with these, because water pipes pass through the site in any case) and runoff to the sewer. With this approach, it is possible to provide conditions for the adoption of water procedures, as close as possible to natural and even wild ones. Stormy vegetation, a shower imitating tropical rain, smells and sounds of nature - what else is needed for a relaxing bath?

Some types of racks, which are a turnkey solution for arranging a summer shower in the country or in a private yard, can be equipped with a tank for heating water from sunlight. The rack itself can act as a reservoir. This is a great alternative for regions with intermittent water supply in the summer - you will always have a small supply of water, which is enough for a quick shower even when the water in the water supply system is turned off.