If you have a contemporary patio then you have likely gone out-of-the-way to create the perfect balance of straight and curved lines.
Your furniture is modern, but not overdone.
You probably don't have any unnecessary pillows or cushions, and statuary and planters have been kept to a minimum.
You know you want to add a water fountain to your outdoor living space, but it has to be perfect.
You may be drawn to outdoor water features with a pool or those with multiple tiers, but these styles can confuse the space.
Since they both offer a classic appeal, they can take away from the modern and simplistic theme you have worked so hard to achieve.
You need a design that is simple but bold.
This may seem like a tall order, but it's not.
There are plenty available that will compliment your current décor rather than become a distraction.
Shapes In recent years the use of obtuse, square, round, urn, oval, and triangular shapes have become quite popular.
Nothing makes a bold statement better than a massive sphere resting in a shallow dish.
Outdoor water features that are simply made of shapes are ideal for a contemporary patio.
Music and Glass Most people assume that glass and mirror fountains should only be used indoors.
This is not true.
A large floor fountain made of one of these materials will create a dynamic focal point.
They are a lot more durable than you might think.
As long as the art piece is not placed where it will get hit by a heavy branch or swinging gate blowing in the wind, there should not be a problem.
After all, the windows of your house and your sliding patio door are made of glass, and they manage to face the elements just fine.
Placement A contemporary space is all about balance.
You do not want to place a large water feature right next to a large piece of furniture, and then have an empty space on the opposite side of the patio.
Ideally, these pieces of art will go where there is a vacancy that desperately needs to be filled.
If you are using a large one that sits on the floor, it needs to be clear of a high traffic area.
Any empty corner is ideal.
Don't worry about it not getting noticed as easily as if it were in the middle of the patio.
These Outdoor Water Features draw the eye regardless of where they are placed.
In many cases, the sound of cascading water is heard before the eyes find the source, and they will naturally look for it.
A modern fireplace will pretty much get noticed no matter when you put it.