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Where can I buy a non-naff wall mounted water feature?

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RedPeeps4 · 27/06/2024 11:42

Just as per the title really. I've got a lovely cool shady spot where not much grows apart from shade loving greenery, and it would be great spot for a wall mounted water feature. I'm trying to create a bit of a cool oasis from the hot weather we've been having recently. I've seen some shockingly naff ones but there must be some good ones out there somewhere! Has anyone got any recommendations at all?

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ErrolTheDragon · 27/06/2024 18:59

I like the idea of a little water feature too (though probably not wall mounted), for the sound of moving water - but I've not seen anything affordable that isn't naff either.

dimsumfatsum · 27/06/2024 19:26

I suppose a shower curtain is out of the question? (Sorry!)

ErrolTheDragon · 27/06/2024 19:58

BigDahliaFan · 27/06/2024 19:09

That's a hell of a lot of money for rusty metal!Shock

CatherinedeBourgh · 27/06/2024 22:15

I have the same situation and came to the conclusion that the only way is to make my own.

JaninaDuszejko · 27/06/2024 23:04

I agree with @CatherinedeBourgh (now there's a sentence I never thought I'd say 😂), home-made us the only way to get something non-naff within a reasonable budget. I'd look at the expensive ones to work out what you like and google for some tutorials.

CatherinedeBourgh · 28/06/2024 07:04

JaninaDuszejko · 27/06/2024 23:04

I agree with @CatherinedeBourgh (now there's a sentence I never thought I'd say 😂), home-made us the only way to get something non-naff within a reasonable budget. I'd look at the expensive ones to work out what you like and google for some tutorials.

But...everyone agrees with me...

BestIsWest · 28/06/2024 10:04

I have my eye on this one.

Where can I buy a non-naff wall mounted water feature?
NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 28/06/2024 10:26

Some of these aren't too bad but it really depends on the material doesn't it, can't always tell from an online photo

www.primrose.co.uk/products/_/water-features/wall-hanging-fountains/plcid.20/plcid.142/

MoonintheStreet · 28/06/2024 10:31

Try architectural savage places for old pieces? Some are outrageously expensive expensive, though.

I saw the most gorgeous ones in a ceramics shop in Luca in Italy a couple of years ago, and they shipped, but decided it would probably look silly in the corner of a damp Irish garden.

Dolphinswimmer · 28/06/2024 10:41

Have you looked at Auction Houses most large towns have one.
We have bought lots of different antique items over the years for the garden. Things that are unique and not the usual stuff in the shops today.

WoolyMammoth55 · 28/06/2024 11:26

Hey OP, I'm planning to make one (some day!) albeit non wall-mounted.

The plan is to find a nice stone bowl - these aren't the cheapest but look like a bargain compared to the designer rusty metal linked above! https://www.foras.co.uk/product-category/bird-baths/

Then it's fairly cheap and easy to buy the components of a kit like this from B&Q or a garden centre: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/944054008/bamboo-water-feature-kit-1846cm-single

No idea if that's any help to you but just in case :)

RedPeeps4 · 28/06/2024 16:21

Thank you all for your amazing suggestions! It's clear there's a fair few of us out there looking for a similar thing so its surprising that there aren't more options available really.
I love the idea of a DIY option @WoolyMammoth55 ! Maybe I could combine one of these DIY kits with something from a salvage yard or auction house as suggested by @MoonintheStreet and @Dolphinswimmer ? Thank you all!

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