Goodbye Traditional Fountains: The Modern Alternative From Home Depot

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Perhaps the quickest way to add a touch of intrigue or sophistication to your property is to install a fountain. The trickling sound and visual appeal of moving water can truly transform a corner of your yard or garden into something far more inviting. If you're tired of traditional tiered fountains, however, there's a stunning water feature that will make any backyard feel more modern: the Glitzhome Polyresin Curving Shaped Outdoor Fountain with Pump and LED Light.

Retailing at Home Depot for $249.99, this outdoor fountain looks both minimalist and modern, thanks to its simple form and concrete appearance — even the way that the water falls is subtle and mimics rain more than anything else. The fountain measures 31¼ inches tall with a 12½ inch diameter. While the body looks like it's made from concrete, it's really made from polyresin, stone, and fiberglass, which won't rust and is pretty resilient in a variety of weather conditions. It's safe to use outdoors so long as the temperature is above 32 degrees. Large enough to be a visual feature on your porch or patio, it's also not so big that it overpowers a space.

At the time of writing, this product has a 4.4-star average from more than 20 reviews. Buyers state that the fountain is attractive to look at and creates an appealing soundscape on their property. One 5-star review on Home Depot's website states, "This is a great fountain. I am so happy with my purchase and love the sound it brings to my garden oasis!! Would definitely recommend, especially if you need a small but tranquil fountain."

This fountain is a creative way to boost your home's curb appeal and can be positioned in any number of spaces around your property. Install it on your front porch or back patio where it can add a little illumination, relaxing sound, and visual interest to the space. You can also place it in the corner of your yard, so long as it has a place to plug into an electrical outlet. While the fountain is suited to outdoor use during the warm months of the year, you'll want to empty the water and remove the water pump from the fountain when temperatures dip below freezing. All that being said, this fountain weighs only 21 pounds when empty, so it's easy to pick up and move into a garage or basement when winter arrives.

Individuals who have appropriate flooring in their homes — concrete, wood, tile, or laminate — could even consider installing the fountain inside. The fountain is small enough to be tucked into a corner of any room where it could provide a gentle soundscape for work, leisure, or meditation, creating a perfectly relaxing space. One Home Depot review states, "I can't decide if I'm going to leave it in the house or put it outside. I love the rain sound it makes, it keeps putting me to sleep." If you do plan to position the fountain inside your home, make sure to regularly inspect it for leaks.