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Water Features Elevate Your Space with Artistic Vision and Soothing Serenity

by Brandon Schultz

Feb 4, 2025

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February 2025

Dark Planet Fountain 
Transform your outdoor space into a sanctuary of sophistication with the Dark Planet fountain from David Harber. A testament to the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic vision that define luxury art today, the celestial form is constructed of smooth river rock or slate shards individually welded into a sphere of continuous water flow you can adjust from a quiet trickle to a more substantial sound that masks unwanted ambient noise. Standard dimensions include diameters of 30, 39 and a dramatic 47 inches, but additional sizes are available on request. Water tank and internal lighting included. From $24,104.

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Zaragoza Bowl Fountain 
Stone Yard, Inc. handcrafts water features from artisan designs that combine timeless elegance with unmatched durability. The Zaragoza Bowl Fountain brings serenity to your personal space with a sleek, modern form dressed in a soothing pattern subtly evoking the diverse cultural influences of Zaragoza. Crafted from high-performance Fiberstone, it’s available in 13 shades from chalk to iron and stands just under 40 inches with a 3-foot-diameter bowl. A matching garden bench and stools are also available to complete a vignette in your garden or wellness space with bespoke luxury. $7,095.

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Strato Wall Fountain
The Strato Wall Fountain, also from Stone Yards, Inc., presents an elegant showcase of uncluttered design and functionality that instantly elevates both indoor and outdoor spaces. With size variations ranging from tall and skinny to shorter and wider configurations, Strato seamlessly enhances a variety of walls from spacious courtyards to intimate interiors. The textured Fiberstone finish is offered in 13 shades surrounding the handsome copper spout, providing a steady flow of soothing water sounds to complement many design aesthetics. From $4,350.

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Katsura Fountain

The distinctive Katsura Fountain sets the stage for tranquility indoors or out with modern sophistication and minimalist elegance. Cast in stone from a trademarked mold with hand-applied patina, the Katsura is light enough to serve as a tabletop feature yet sturdy enough to stand up to the elements in your garden. Its sleek, modern silhouette takes inspiration from Japanese design principles, emphasizing harmony and balance with a serene flow of water cascading in delicate streams. Ideal for meditation or simply to inspire a refined unwind, it comes in 16 patinas from Campania Inter- national. $1,000.

 

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