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.

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 takes up very little space and is ideally suited for small areas but also works well with large ones. 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.

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. A favorite design pick for wall-mounted water feature is that of the artisan finish that feature hand-carved heads of various characters such as cherubs, lions and mythological creatures of all sorts. 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 work well for classic looking landscapes and gardens, and are also suitable for personal outdoor spaces in urban areas as they control the amount of noise coming from roadways.

If you don't have an issue with regards to the space of your lawn or garden, floor fountains are also good options. In fact, they are the most formal and deliberate method to bring in water to your outdoor space. When placed in the right settings, these free standing fixtures turn into majestic centerpieces for landscapes. Aside from establishing visual interest, these fountains also stimulates the feeling of comfort through the splashing sound they produce.

Various floor fountains achieve different effects and purposes though they mainly function as decorative centerpieces. 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 most popular due to their architectural statues of various characters, making them ideal for wide courtyards and commercial outdoor spaces. Birdbaths are also good choices because they are highly functional; aside from serving as decorative features they are also good resting place for birds that often visit gardens.

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. 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. There are wide varieties of design to choose from that would permit you to maintain your balcony's design continuity. Some are designed to appear like flower vases and are accented with floral designs, while others are made from natural stones and rocks, which adds to their authentic look and feel.