Contemporary Water Features - sleek and chic
While most fountains and waterfalls have a classical or old-fashioned style, you need not feel constrained if you favour a more modern look. There are many options available for contemporary water features.
Sleek and chic
Contemporary water features are distinguished by a sleek and clean style, featuring such materials as cast stone, slate, granite, copper, stainless steel or glass. They tend to be low-flow, emphasising the natural beauty of the wet stone and the ever-changing ripples as the water flows across. Although less ‘showy’ than traditional fountains, they can be just as striking.
A good example of a contemporary water feature is Henri Studios’ Astor Fountain, with its smooth cast stone finish and sharply defined geometric angles, and a touch of naturalism in the rough edges of the fountain column. Its oriental style draws the eye and contrasts with the soft, constant flow of water over the starkly outlined stone.
Modern twist
Contemporary style does not have to mean severe. Henri Studios’ Birds of a Feather design offers a new spin on the traditional birdbath, with rounded, almost organic shapes and gently flowing water for a calm, peaceful look. The simplicity of the design is counterpointed by the little sculpted birds round the edge of the basin.
Stylish spiral
Another example of an unusual, yet still contemporary, water feature is Henri Studios’ Spiral Fountain. Its whirling shapes raise the eye upward to watch as the water overflows from the top basin and runs down to the bottom. It can serve as an eye-catching centrepiece for a small modern-style garden.
No matter what your requirements, you should be able to find a contemporary water feature to match them. Take the time to do your research, consider your garden’s overall look, and you’ll be sure to find a water feature to complement your style.
