Water feature ideas: 15 ways to add a decorative touch to your garden

If you're on the lookout for gorgeous garden water feature ideas, you're in the right place. From simple basin styles, eye-catching water walls, sculptural designs or simply a pond, you can be sure there's a look that's got your name on it.

There are plenty of reasons why water features are a fantastic addition to your garden designs. First of all, they add a multitude of sensory benefits. There's the stunning sight and cooling touch, as well as the soothing sound of trickling water, which can help to muffle traffic noise. Second, water features are great for wildlife and will attract beneficial insects and birds to your garden, to give it an extra dose of life and color. 

Finally, they're an instant way to bring a decorative focal point to a yard. And, as Jonny Brierley, CEO of Moda Furnishings says, 'adding decorative pieces to your garden is just as important as adding artwork to your living space.'

We've gathered together some of our favorite water feature ideas below. There's something for every style of plot, so you're bound to find one that suits your space. 

By Sarah Wilson