20. Statement Cement Tabletop Water Fountain
Introduction
Sound is a powerful design element that can instantly transform the mood of a room. A statement cement tabletop water fountain combines the soothing sound of trickling water with the grounding energy of raw brutalist concrete.
What This Idea Means
A self-contained indoor water feature featuring stepped concrete basins where water cascades gently over smooth geometric ledges, powered by a hidden submersible mini water pump.
How to Make It
- Basin Construction: Cast a large outer catch basin and two smaller elevated stepped tiers using waterproof concrete mixes.
- Tubing Integration: Run a concealed silicone tube through the center of the tiers, connecting it to a small, quiet submersible water pump hidden in the lower reservoir basin.
- Water Testing: Assemble the tiered pieces, fill with water, and test the flow rate to ensure smooth cascading without splashing over the edges.
- Sealing: Apply multiple coats of heavy-duty waterproof pond sealer inside all basins to prevent seepage.
Tips and Variations
- Ambient Lighting: Conceal a waterproof sub-surface LED light inside the lower basin to illuminate the cascading water from below at night.
- River Rock Bed: Surround the base of the fountain with polished black river rocks to diffuse the water sound into a gentle, relaxing trickle.
