70 Wonderful Water Features for Any Budget

Water features enhance any outdoor space, even the front walkway! Here, visitors traverse across a bubbling pool on their way to the front door. Flanked by a variety of tropical landscape plants, the cheerful waterway creates a warm welcome for anyone entering this Florida home.

A tiered fountain is the focal point of this Mediterranean-style plaza. Surrounded by gravel pathways, this towering feature’s warm hues reflect the home's terra-cotta brickwork and shingles, reinforcing the courtyard’s theme. Visitors to the nearby pergola will enjoy the serene reverberations of the trickling water and the dazzling visual of the fountain itself.

This narrow pool mirrors the brilliant blue sky above, casting light across the courtyard. Incorporating reflecting pools into smaller gardens can drastically open up the space with the illusion of greater depth. When planning and installing the feature, be sure the surface isn’t obstructed by nearby hedges or tree limbs.

This custom waterfall flows between an assortment of brilliant hydrangea, ivy and decorative grasses. The landscaped border enhances the mesmerizing atmosphere while introducing measures to combat erosion. A discreet pavilion overlooks the koi pond at the base of the falls, providing a comfortable space to reflect on the beauty of the scene.