SPHERE WATER FEATURES / 360° GARDEN FOCAL POINTS
Simple geometry, moving water and a choice of materials make sphere fountains some of the most versatile water features for modern and traditional gardens.
Choose polished stainless steel, Corten, rainbow sandstone, granite, limestone, slate or darker sandstone in sizes ranging from compact patio features to substantial architectural installations.
Steel / Corten / Sandstone / Granite / Slate
WHY CHOOSE A SPHERE?
With no obvious front or back, a sphere makes sense in open positions where the feature will be viewed from several directions.
360° FOCAL POINT
Spheres are particularly effective in courtyards, open borders and central positions where the view changes as you move around the garden.
SIMPLE GEOMETRY
A sphere creates a clear sculptural focal point without relying on ornate detailing, making it easy to use in both modern and more natural gardens.
WATER ACROSS THE SURFACE
Water generally emerges from the top and travels down the curved surface, changing reflections, colour and texture across much of the visible sphere.
CHOOSE THE MATERIAL
Material has more influence on the final look than the geometry itself.
POLISHED STEEL
Mirrored stainless steel reflects sky, planting, paving and architecture, with the appearance constantly changing as water moves across the surface.
CORTEN STEEL
Weathering steel keeps the clean spherical form but introduces orange, rust and earthy brown tones that work particularly well with grasses and timber.
RAINBOW SANDSTONE
Warm cream, gold, red and brown bands become deeper when wet, making every sandstone sphere visibly different.
GRANITE
Grey and pink granite create a quieter, more architectural stone sphere with visible mineral detail and a choice of polished or textured finishes.
BLACK LIMESTONE
Limestone becomes considerably richer when wet and works particularly well where you want strong contrast against pale paving or planting.
SLATE
Cascading and tiled slate spheres create far more tactile surface detail than polished stone or steel.
BLACK SANDSTONE
A darker alternative to rainbow sandstone for contemporary gardens where warmer colours would be too dominant.
GREY SANDSTONE
Grey sandstone combines natural stone texture with a more neutral palette suited to modern paving and rendered surroundings.
RECOMMENDED AQUA MODA SPHERE COLLECTIONS
Start with the material you prefer, then choose the size and finish that suits the garden.
ATERNO
Polished stainless steel and warm weathering steel spheres, from compact garden features to very large architectural installations.
EXPLORE ATERNOLUNARI
Natural sandstone with warm geological layering, available as individual spheres and larger grouped installations.
EXPLORE LUNARIMONARA
Natural-stone spheres in polished, flamed, cascading and textured finishes across several darker and more restrained materials.
EXPLORE MONARAECLIPSE
Darker sandstone spheres for gardens where you want natural stone without the stronger colour of rainbow sandstone.
VIEW SPHERE WATER FEATURESCHOOSING THE SIZE
A sphere can look substantial on its own but considerably smaller once surrounded by planting or viewed from across a large garden.
ONE SPHERE OR SEVERAL?
A grouped installation can occupy more visual space without relying on one oversized feature.
SINGLE
A single sphere works well at the end of a sight line, in a border or within a courtyard where the geometry can stand on its own.
TRIO
Three spheres at different heights create a broader composition and work particularly well in sandstone and slate.
REPEATED
Matching spheres can be repeated along borders, paths or landscaped areas to connect different parts of a larger garden.
MAINS OR SOLAR?
Selected sphere designs are available in both mains-powered and solar-powered versions.
MAINS POWERED
Choose mains where a suitable electrical supply can be provided and you want dependable operation regardless of sunlight or weather conditions.
SOLAR POWERED
Selected Aterno, Lunari, Monara and Eclipse spheres can use solar systems, allowing the panel to sit separately in a sunny position while the feature remains where it looks best.
WHERE SHOULD A SPHERE GO?
Unlike a wall fountain, a sphere often benefits from space around it rather than being pushed automatically against a boundary.
Soft grasses and shrubs create an effective contrast with the strong geometric outline of a sphere.
The shape makes particular sense when it can be approached and viewed from several directions.
Close enough to enjoy the sound and movement of water without reducing useful seating or circulation space.
A substantial sphere creates a clear destination when viewed down a path, through a doorway or from inside the house.
FIND YOUR SPHERE
Choose Aterno for steel or Corten, Lunari for rainbow sandstone, Monara for granite, limestone or slate, and Eclipse for darker sandstone. Then select a sphere size that feels proportionate to the surrounding space and viewing distance.