Building, fitting and furnishing your personal outdoor space can be a difficult process. Assuming that you already planted your flowering plants and you've already set your outdoor furnishings on their appropriate places, sooner or later you will take notice that your garden is still incomplete, and then you would eventually realize you don't have a water feature, which is undeniably the most ideal fixture you could use next to plants that would make you garden look more panoramic and close to nature. Of course, you'll never ran out of water features to use for your outdoor space; from ponds and streams, to pools and water spouts, there are definitely wide selections to choose from. But, building these fixtures are time consuming and costly; what you need is a water feature that is cost efficient and easy to maintain, and a wall fountain could do just that.

The wall fountain is a relatively new addition in fountain design. As its name implies, this water feature is mounted on a wall to function. It is very efficient when it comes to space and complements small areas very well but could also work for wide spaces. A wall mounted fountain could be attached in several ways; some designs could be installed by using mortars with special T-block supports or decorative braces, while some finishes are equipped with some kind of mounting hardware.

The designs of wall fountain pieces are almost immeasurable, but in most cases they share the similar feature of having a jet of sprinkling water that directly goes to a basin or trough, which is the primary feature that makes it the focal point of a 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 bow fountains are also among the most favorite pieces due to the succession of basins they hold where water constantly cascade, allowing it to produce a stream-like sound that is pleasing to the ear. They are ideal for classic looking gardens and landscapes as well as for outdoor spaces that are near roadways since the sound they produce could drown the noise coming from roadways.

If you outdoor space is wide and plants would not suffice the design plan you intend to incorporate, floor fountains would be 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. Other than their visual prowess, these fountains also induce the feeling of comfort and relaxation through the splashing sound produced by the water they hold.

Different floor fountains provide different effects and hold different purposes though their major function is to liven up the look of gardens. There are many styles to choose from and each of them has their own place in gardens. 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 your outdoor space is very limited like that of a balcony, which would only permit you to place a comfortable lounge set, you could still incorporate water in your design through the use of tabletop water fountain. Just like its large counterparts, this small water feature is also capable of making your balcony the most ideal location in your home to hold conversations. There are wide selections to choose from that would surely complement your outdoor furniture. Some are designed to look like flower vases completer with intricate floral designs, while others are constructed from natural rocks, giving them their natural touch.