Midsummer in Kansas City can offer the occasional breezy evening, but let’s face it—it’s hot. Still, longer days lure us outside, but we need a way to take the edge off the heat. While my husband is trying relentlessly to convince me to put a pool in our backyard, I’m thinking a smaller water element may make more sense.
Fountains provide both movement and a delightful, and I think, soothing, noise. Fortunately, they are available in every style and size, so there’s bound to be an option to work in your space.
Van Liew’s Home & Garden on Prospect Avenue carries a large variety of fountains with custom colors, concrete staining, and underwater lighting available. They will deliver and install.
The Ula fountain is crafted by hand from cast-stone concrete with a timeless oblong bowl shape. Just plug it in and enjoy the soothing sounds of cascading water. Available at Pottery Barn, $349 with pebbles, $329 without.
The concrete Cambria X3 fountain includes removable birds. In-stock in verde with additional color patinas available by special order. Find it at Surburban Lawn & Garden, $1,486.