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Before you buy an outdoor fountain, do a little pre-planning to ensure you get the perfect fountain for your space and your taste.
1. Decide on Your Budget.
Outdoor fountains come in a wide range of prices-starting at about $50 and going up to thousands of dollars, depending on the size, materials, amount of customization, and other factors. So set your budget ahead of time and then shop accordingly.
2. Select the Location for Your Outdoor Fountain.
You want your outdoor fountain to be easily visible, in an attractive location where it will be a focal point in your landscaping, your garden, your patio or your courtyard. Since location will impact several other factors in your choice of fountain, it's best to know where you want to place it first. Ideally, you will want an area that is close to an electrical power source or in a brightly lit sunny area to accommodate either an electric or a solar model. You will also want to place the fountain on a flat, stable surface such as hard packed soil or a small cement slab or patio blocks. You will want to avoid placing it under or too close to trees or bushes that will drop a lot of debris into the fountain.
3. Choose the Size.
Based on the location selected, decide on the size of your desired fountain-in approximate height and width. You can purchase tall slender fountains or low outdoor fountains with a wide base. The options are almost unlimited, as there are many shapes and configurations, from traditional tiered fountains to cascading fountains, waterfalls, spillways, aqueducts, pyramids, and freeform designs. Fountains can be square, circular, rectangular, spheres, pedestals, pillars, towers, or almost any shape imaginable.
4. Pick a Style.
Outdoor fountains come in so many different styles and designs that you can find one to fit in just about any setting. But first you need to know what your decorating style is for the area in question-and yes, you can have a decorating style for outdoors, just as for any room of your home. For instance, you may want to create a classic, park like setting or an Asian, zen retreat. Or perhaps you prefer a rustic, antique country style or want to create the look of a formal English garden. Your preferred decorating style will help you select the shape and design that best suits your fountain location.
5. Consider Different Materials.
Your personal style, the availability of materials in your geographic area, and your budget will impact the choice of materials for your outdoor fountain, but before you go shopping, it's good to have an idea of what your preferences are. With outdoor fountains available in various metals such as copper and bronze, wood, glass, ceramic, natural stone, faux stone, acrylic, fiberglass, resin, and other components, certain materials will likely appeal to you more than others.
With your budget in mind and your preferences clearly defined, you are now in the perfect position to go shopping for a beautiful outdoor foundation for your outdoor space. You'll find many options to choose from in home and garden centers, department stores, boutiques, and online.
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