Ask anyone who has ever taken an outdoor shower under a hot sun either at a private villa while on vacation or at their own beachfront estate, and the verdict is almost always unanimous: it’s the only way to get clean.

Fortunately, the designers at KOS feel the same way. This Italian shower and bath manufacturer specializes in high-end modernized bathing solutions. Designers Ludovica and Roberto Palomba have helped pioneer the company’s outdoor wellness mission with products like the Geo 180 bathtub. “We wanted to recreate the same comfort you can have indoors but with the unique atmosphere that outdoor locations can offer,” the designers say.

The concept of the GEO 180 was born from research on how different tub shapes react with the body (sounds like our kind of research). The designers say that the shape of the Geo 180 is meant to evoke a “primordial” ambiance, creating a mystic environment in which to bathe. Add to that the sensation of water cascading over you while gentle ocean breezes massage your neck and shoulders, and you’ve got one of the best ways we know of to take a bath.

The Geo 180 is designed to be installed “wherever you feel good; to enjoy alone or in the company of someone special, just about anywhere you choose.” 323-937-9761, kositalia.com. —Jack Morris