The 10 Best Water Features

Editor's Notes

October 06, 2020:

A water feature can be installed indoors or outdoors and can vary in size from a desktop or shelf water fountain to a large waterfall. Modern options are usually self-contained and use a pump to circulate water from a built-in reservoir and, as such, only require filling and connecting to a power supply. They can be made from any number of materials and often include stone, resin, stainless steel, and glass. Choosing the most suitable one for you often comes down to personal taste, but with the range of options available, they can be matched to your outdoor furniture and seating, too.

Smaller indoor models are usually designed to be placed on a flat surface and are often found in offices living rooms and bathrooms. The Sunnydaze Soothing Matrix and the Bits and Pieces Water Lily are both around 10 inches in height with the latter incorporating LED lighting and a spinning glass sphere. The Adagio Water Serene is also designed for indoors, is wall-mounted, and a good choice for a bathroom. The Alpine Corporation MLT102 and the BBabe Stone Patio Bell are both larger fountains, suitable for indoor and outdoor use. They feature accent lighting and have fully adjustable pumps that allow the flow rate to be set at your desired amount.

Dedicated outdoor models tend to be larger and heavier due to their concrete, stone, and resin construction. The eye-catching Design Toscano Asian Decor stands at five feet tall and is composed of tiered bamboo pillars with a hand-painted finish. The Alpine Corporation Jar Fountain is made from concrete and has a weighted base for stability, and is available in four colors. The Alpine Corporation Modern Industrial, on the other hand, is made from lightweight zinc, giving it a very modern appearance, and due to its high reservoirs, it mimics the sounds of a real waterfall.