It is difficult to create a good looking outdoor space. Assuming that you already have the plants in place along with your outdoor furnishings, you would soon notice that something is missing, and then you'll realize that your garden is lacking a water feature that would make it more authentic and close to nature. Of course, there are many water features you could use to incorporate the element of water in your garden; there are pools, ponds, water spouts and streams among others. Yet, constructing these fixtures could waste your time, energy and money; what you need is a water feature that you could install and maintain easily and would not cost you an arm and a leg, and this is when a wall fountain would be helpful.

Actually, wall fountain is a new addition to the design of fountains. As its name connotes, this water feature is installed on a wall. It is space efficient and suitable for small areas, but could also be used on wide wall spaces. Such water feature could be attached in various ways; some finishes could be attached using mortars supported by special T-blocks, or decorative braces that act as brackets, while others come with their own mounting hardware.

Wall fountain designs are nearly infinite, but most of the time they feature a jet of water sprinkling to a basin or trough, capable of creating a focal point on your garden wall. One of the most favorite designs when it comes to wall-mounted fountains is that of the artisan finish wherein hand carved heads of various characters ranging from angels, lions and mythological characters serves as the main design features of the fixtures. Wall shell or bowl fountains are also preferable choices credited to the series of basins they hold where water cascade gracefully and produces a delightful stream-like sound. They blend well with classic gardens and landscapes, but they are also ideal for personal outdoor spaces located in urban areas since the sound they produce could drown the noise coming from roadways.

If space isn't an issue within your outdoor setting, floor fountains are the most ideal water features to use. In fact, they are regarded as the most formal and advisable means to integrate water to your outdoor space. If installed in the right settings, these stand-alone water features become the focal point of landscape designs. Aside from establishing visual interest, these fountains also stimulates the feeling of comfort through the splashing sound they produce.

Various floor fountains produce different effects and have corresponding purposes that are all their own, thought they primarily function as decorative accents for outdoor spaces. Similar to wall-mounted fountains, floor jets also have wide array of designs, and each of them could complement all sorts of landscapes. Ornamental statuary fountains are among the favorites of many designers and homeowners alike due to their comprehensive statue designs, which is why they are the most preferable choice for wide gardens and large commercial outdoor spaces. Birdbaths are also enticing floor water features that serve dual functions""aside from being decorative features they are also ideal resting place for birds.

If you have a tight-spaced outdoor space such as balcony, which would only allow you to integrate a comfortable lounge set, you could still integrate water in your design by using a tabletop water fountain. Similar to its large counterparts, this small water feature could also spruce up the appearance of your balcony and transform it into the most ideal location for conversations. You could select from a wide array of designs that would befit your lounge set. Some looks like flower vases complete with floral designs, while others are made from large pieces of rocks, which adds up to their au natural finish.

Fountains are dramatic inclusions for landscapes and other outdoor designs. The free standing element of floor fountains further highlights their appeal, making them ideal centerpieces for wide courtyards and gardens. A wall fountain on the other hand creates a sensual place within the garden wall, while a tabletop water fountain would do just as well as the other two if your outdoor space is only that of a small balcony.