Outdoor bathroom build - The Soak Sanctuary

[MandyMum7]

We live in the Perth hills and wanted to create a relaxing outdoor ‘Soak Sanctuary’ which would be private; blend in with the landscape; and create a resourceful, rustic, peaceful ambience, in-keeping with the dense bush surrounding of our property……a place to truly unwind and recharge our batteries. Starting from scratch, we cleared the ground; sourced old doors, cupboards, windows, pallets, rusty bits and pieces, and natural bush-logs. All features and structures were constructed using Bunnings hardware materials, nuts/bolts/screws, paints, power tools, plumbing, metal screen, plants, brackets, timber, and solar fairy lights for night time bathing...so romantic! 

Materials

Dulux Weathershield Paints and Primers

Screws, Bolts, Nails, Sealants, Plumbing, Timber, Beams, Glues, Steel Stirrups, Handles

Outdoor Plants, Plant Pots, Potting Mix, Doormat, Bird Bath

Metal Screen Panels

Solar Fairy Lights 250

Tools

Ozito Cordless Nail Staple Gun

Cordless Drill

Ozito Hammer Drill 

Jack Hammer

Ozito Leaf Blower and Hedge Trimmer

Irwin 915 Quick Grip Sash Clamps 

Steps

Step 1

cleared ground

old steel/wood door

making it 'rusty'

ageing process

7 layers of blended paint

rusty trims

natural bush poles

old wardrobe jarrah doors transformed

deconstructed and reconstructed

old shutters and doors clamped in place

7 layers of different paints

cemented into place

piecing the walls together

rustic metal panel

beams and ceiling in place

rusty tin sheets

deep bath ready for installation

pallet purchased from Bunnings

steps leading up to soak area

hidden oasis in the bush

old slabs painted

decking up to sanctuary

garden area for seclusion

cooling private zone

hidden away

nearly finished

soaker's delight

drinks and nibbles

Wall mounted wine glass holder

night life above the soak area

hot tub romantic ambience

Bunnings solar lights

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @MandyMum7. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for sharing your amazing project.

Well, isn't this just delightful? You had me at "Outdoor bathroom," but your Australiana theme is the icing on the cake. I love everything you've done here, and it just works so well.

Wonderful effort and thanks again for sharing.

Mitchell
 

[MandyMum7]

Thanks so much Mitchell........it was a labour of love and my hubby and I have thought about doing this for years, so it's nice to finally enjoy the 'fruit of our labours'. Being creative is so rewarding. We also totally gutted my cluttered study and fitted a Kaboodle kitchen, and beautiful floor boards into this now modern, minimalist space. Operating my home business is now so much more enjoyable. Thanks for your feedback and glad that you enjoyed the photos. Cheers...Mandy