Water Features
Water introduces something no other material can — movement, sound, and the play of reflected light. A well-placed fountain transforms a courtyard. A stream bed turns a sloped garden into a journey. A reflecting pool makes a small space feel infinite. At Exterior Images, we design water features that bring landscapes to life through the oldest element of garden design.
Every water feature we create is engineered for longevity and low maintenance, with recirculation systems, proper basin sizing, and materials chosen to weather gracefully. But engineering is only the means — the end is an experience of tranquility and beauty that changes with the light, the season, and the hour.
Fountains & Cascades
A fountain can be a whisper or a statement — a gentle bubbler set into a stone column or a dramatic cascade spilling over tiered ledges. We design fountains that respond to the scale and character of the surrounding space, using the sound of water to mask urban noise and create a sense of enclosure and calm.
Cascades and waterfalls bring vertical energy to a flat landscape, drawing the eye and the ear. Whether naturalistic — with boulders and native plantings — or architectural — with clean lines and polished stone — each cascade is designed to look inevitable, as though the water found its own path.
Reflecting Pools & Stream Beds
A reflecting pool is the most meditative of water features — a still surface that mirrors the sky, the surrounding architecture, and the changing seasons. We design reflecting pools as focal points in formal gardens, entrance courts, and contemplative spaces where stillness itself is the aesthetic.
Stream beds, by contrast, introduce narrative — water moving through the landscape, connecting spaces and creating habitats for birds and beneficial insects. Whether a dry creek bed that carries water only during rain or a recirculating stream that flows continuously, these features add depth and ecological value to the design.
Engineering & Maintenance
Behind every beautiful water feature is a carefully engineered system. We specify pump sizing, filtration, basin volume, overflow management, and winterization details in our construction documents. Proper engineering means your water feature operates quietly, efficiently, and reliably — season after season.
We design for low maintenance wherever possible: self-cleaning skimmers, auto-fill valves, recirculating systems that minimize water waste, and accessible equipment locations that make seasonal service straightforward. The goal is a feature you enjoy without worry.
