Corner Outdoor Fountains

Corners are usually leftover space: too awkward for furniture and not much good for anything else. A fountain made for that angle gives the spot a purpose and draws the eye without taking room from seating or paths.

The sound of water spilling over tiers can also help soften street and neighborhood noise. That matters when a patio sits close to a road or a busy neighbor.

Tiered fountains with an open pool

Two tiers spill into a visible lower pool, so the water itself is part of the look. The D'Angolo and the Iris are built this way, and the Iris adds an ornamental Fleur de Lis spout.

Choose a fountain with an open pool when the corner is a focal point and you want visible water sitting in the piece.

Corner fountains without an open pool

The Mateo is a three-tier design with no open pool or basin, so the corner holds the piece itself rather than a surface of standing water.

Choose a design without an open pool when you would rather not have open water next to a walkway, a doorway, or a seating spot.

If the corner is very tight, compare our small outdoor fountains for a more compact footprint. If you have a flat wall and no corner to work with, our outdoor wall fountains sit against a single wall instead.

Start with the corner itself, and measure the floor space and wall height it can spare.

• Corner fit. These pieces are made to sit against both walls in a corner. Check that the walls are clear of downspouts, low fixtures, and lines through the height the fountain will occupy.
• Basin style. An open pool shows water in the base. A design without one keeps the piece visually compact.
• Tier count. A three-tier design gives the water a longer path to fall than a two-tier design, which changes both the look and the sound.
• Surroundings. Think about how close seating and foot traffic will be, since that shapes which style belongs in the spot.

For a broader look at styles and sizing, see our guide on how to choose an outdoor fountain.