Floor Outdoor Fountains

A floor-standing fountain stands on its own, so it can go in a spot where a wall fountain would mean drilling into studs, masonry, or glass. That makes it an option for rentals, lobbies, and any space you may want to rearrange later.

People add one for a few common reasons:

• a focal point in an entryway, lobby, or seating area
• help softening street noise, hallway echo, or office distraction
• dividing an open plan space, since large panels work well between two zones
• water and bird life in a patio, courtyard, or garden corner

The look and the water movement vary by style. A wide water wall sheets water down its face, while a drilled stone column lets water bubble up and spill over the stone.

The main decision is the shape of the piece and where the water sits in the base.

Rear-mount water wall

The panel sits toward the back of the base. Choose a rear-mount fountain when it will stand against a wall, such as a hallway, a narrow entry, or a room where the piece is viewed mainly from the front. Adagio builds this style in the Tranquil River, Harmony River, and Grandeur River series.

Center-mount water wall

The panel sits in the middle of its base. Choose a center-mount fountain when it will stand free, as a centerpiece in a large room or lobby, or as a divider between two areas. The Adagio Mega Grandeur is the largest of this style in the group.

Basalt stone columns and garden fountains

These are single or grouped stone columns. Most are real basalt, hand-selected and drilled, with polished tops or faces. Choose a stone column when you want a garden or patio piece with a sculptural look and water that runs over natural stone.

Bird bath fountains

A shallow polished bowl sits at the top of the stone, giving birds a place to bathe and drink. Choose a bird bath fountain when drawing birds into the yard matters as much as the water feature itself.

If you want a taller garden piece with more visible water movement, compare our cascading waterfall fountains. For bigger open areas, see large outdoor fountains, and for warmer metal finishes, see copper outdoor fountains.

A few practical questions narrow the choice quickly.

• Where will it stand? A wall-backed spot suits a rear mount. An open floor position suits a center mount.
• How much floor area is free? The Bantam River is built for compact spots like patios and balconies, while the Grandeur and Mega Grandeur panels suit large, open spaces.
• What is the room height and sight line? Taller column sets and large panels look best where the whole piece can be seen at once.
• How much water sound do you want? Water walls move a sheet of water down the face, while stone columns bubble and spill from the top. Think about how much sound suits the room before you settle on a style.
• What finish fits the space? This group runs from polished and semi-polished basalt to rustic weathered stone, plus slate and metal water walls for indoor rooms.

For more on matching a fountain to a space, see our guide on how to choose an outdoor fountain.