Learn how you can create a backyard oasis by adding a water feature! Who doesn’t love the sight and sound of running water? Where do you start? First, let’s get some ideas! Gather ideas from Pinterest, Houzz, and Sunset.com to view attractive photos of possibilities. Often the project is too large, too expensive, or simply too challenging. If you collect ideas, perhaps you can create a similar look on a smaller scale. Let’s review some options!
Tabletop or deck top fountain
You may want to make many ideas using terra cotta pots; beware that they do not hold up well to water. Sealed pots work best and are a better way to go, and it’s easy to do; use a non-toxic product. If you don’t want to build your own, there are several options to purchase; check out these lovely choices from Garden Fountains.
Check out these links as resources and product tips:
- How to build your own Water Fountain
- Slide show on building a water feature
- Build a Patio Water Fountain
- How to bury an underground electrical cord
Instructions and ideas:
- Martha Stewart fountain using tiered pots
- Bamboo Fountain from Safaffect.com
- How to Build a Low-Maintenance Water Feature
For an instant waterfall idea, purchase a rain chain, a functional alternative to traditional, closed gutter downspouts. They are visually attractive and guide the water down the chains.
Debbie Correale, Redesign Right, LLC. Stay connected on RedesignRight, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or Houzz. Feature photo from Unsplash.