Cement & Water Features

Fountains and Waterfalls

• Cement fountains are one feature than can be used both indoors and outdoors. Inside, they are ideal features for entryways. Waterfalls can be smaller and make ideal additions to boring hallway walls and other areas. Outside, cement fountains and waterfalls tend to be larger. You will want incorporate the fountain along a walkway or patio. The further out into the landscape, the more misplaced a concrete feature can look.

Basins

• Concrete basins are excellent focal points inside and outside homes. Inside they combine well with waterfalls, and the still portions of the pool can give your area a Zen feeling. Outdoors, cement basins can be as simple as a birdbath or as complex as an interlocking series on different levels.

Pools

• Cement pools are usually sunk into the ground, while basins typically sit above it. It is difficult to incorporate pools indoors, unless you are remodeling your entire entryway. Outside, many possibilities exist. They cost more than the plastic or vinyl-lining versions but are more stable. Keep in mind that you will need to clean cement pools regularly to maintain their appearance.

Channels

• Concrete channels are primarily an outside water feature. The goal of a channel is to create an artistic or river-like path for water to flow down. These channels can connect two separate water features, or cycle the water back to the start with a subtly placed drain. You can line your channel with rocks to make it look more like a river bed, or leave it empty for a minimalistic look.