Modern water features inspired by nature

The Outdoor Spiral Water Feature stands 82cm tall and is a striking feature wherever you place it. It's made from sandstone-effect resin that's UV and frost-resistant. Make this the centrepiece of a patio, with its sweeping design where water falls through the spiral, lit from below by LEDs to create a Modernist spectacle. This water feature is mains operated and needs to be plugged in for use. It comes with a two-year warranty.

Create a peaceful utopia with a Minimalist Zen garden. This Yanique Resin Webster Water Wall Fountain with LED Light is made from resin that resembles hewn stone, making it durable and lightweight. It's easy to lift and position, but it's sturdy when it's filled with water. This water feature is powered by electricity, so you're assured of continuous water flow day and night.

Customer review: "Only downfall so far is that the plug is so big, that when you plug it into an outside socket, it will be impossible to shut the lid, so not sure how that will work safety wise."

The Lights4fun Stone Sphere Water Feature embodies the simplicity and essential elements epitomised by Minimalist design. Being small and relatively lightweight, this plastic water feature is a faux stone that can be positioned anywhere. It's ideal for a small garden or balcony that would benefit from the sound of running water. This is a mains-powered fountain that comes with a 10-metre lead.

Customer review: "I'm delighted with the water feature, it’s perfect in my small garden. It was easy to assemble, it’s sturdy and makes a pleasing sound of water falling."

A Modernist column with an intriguing sphere atop is bound to create a talking point when you're entertaining guests. This impressive Navy Sphere Cascading Water Fountain also adds a wonderful sound and light dynamic to your garden. Water pours over the sphere, lit by LED lights, for a tall and grand water feature that's freestanding and contained. It has a five-metre power cable and adjustable water pump.

Perhaps a 21st-century take on a Roman water fountain, this Crocus Outdoor Contemporary Water Feature is both lightweight and durable because it's made from UV and frost-stable fibre-clay. The striking two-tone grey trough water feature comes with built-in LED lighting and an elegant pouring waterfall to the pool below. Birds will love to investigate this water source, and you'll benefit from the surrounding air being humidified as the water flow releases negative ions.

For a simple and timeless reflective pool, this Round Wood Curved Corten Steel Water Bowl is zero effort and zero cost to run. Corten steel weathers to develop a rusty patina over time through oxidisation. This is a protective layer creates ruddy hues to your water feature. This bowl has a base, so it is effortless to set up. Simply fill to the brim with rainwater and watch the birds come and go.

Customer review: "Bought this as a water pool instead of going through the hassle of digging a pond. Easily installed on a small bed of gravel and great reflective surface. Looks good in the rain as well. Really heavy item and needs two people to carry and position but great product – weathering nicely. Another big advantage over a pool is that we can take it with us when we move house."

Add a unique contemporary style to your garden with this stunning centrepiece. The Primrose Torver Slate Effect Sphere Outdoor Water Feature with Lights has a textured sphere that's mesmerizing as water ripples over it. At night, the LED lights make sure this slate-effect sphere stands out. The trickling water glows, creating an enchanting atmosphere.

Let anxieties softly fade away as this alluring four-tier water cascade eases the mind. Crafted from polystone and fibreglass, the Alpine Corporation Outdoor 4-Tier Rock Fountain with LED Lights is durable and weather resistant. The gentle sound of trickling water resembles a waterfall. The realistic rock effect adds to its natural charm, yet it's much lighter than stone. This self-contained water feature is an ideal choice for small outdoor spaces.

Customer review: "Beautiful water feature, very easy to set up, can't fault this item at all."

Making for an unconventional bird bath, this Delmira Metal Tiered Fountain is an exquisite 19-tier cascade with textured silver cups. Make it a highlight of your conservatory or pergola; this out-of-the-ordinary fountain is made from durable iron. The soft sound of water falling from cup to cup will help you relax.

Customer review: "Perfect for my small patio. It doesn't take up too much space but offers the sound of a waterfall that I was looking for."

The small and ingenious SZMP Solar Fountain Bird Bath Fountain creates a vertical jet of water with zero running cost. Put the disc in a pond or bird bath and enjoy variable water flow with several nozzles to choose from. Additionally, it comes in a range of colours. The solar panel is made of glass, so it's more effective in converting sunlight into solar power. Finally, it has a built-in filter to catch impurities and four rods to fix it in place if you want it to be a static fountain.

Customer review: "As soon as you step outside with the fountain you can feel it vibrate as the solar power kicks in. Put it in water and it does its thing pretty well."

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