Custom Water Features That Complement Residential Architecture
Every home reflects its own architectural style, materials, and priorities. A thoughtfully designed water feature should complement those decisions, becoming an intentional part of the architecture from the beginning.
From contem
porary indoor water walls to custom outdoor waterfalls, residential water features can be designed to suit the character of a home while accommodating different maintenance preferences. The following projects demonstrate how water can be incorporated into a variety of residential environments.
Contemporary Indoor Water Wall
Designed to complement the home’s clean architectural lines, this Blu-Guard® encapsulated indoor water wall combines clear glass, brushed stainless steel, and integrated LED lighting to create a refined focal point with little to no maintenance.
Feature Type: Blu-Guard® Standard Single Panel Water Wall
Lighting: Color-changing LED lighting
Maintenance: Low to No Maintenance (Encapsulated System)
Mirror Finish Entry Water Walls
Installed at the entrance, these mirror-finish Blu-Guard® water walls reflect natural light and surrounding foliage, creating a striking first impression through reflection and flowing water.
Feature Type: Blu-Guard® Horizontal Multi-Panel Water Wall
Lighting: Integrated LED lighting
Maintenance: Low to No Maintenance (Encapsulated System)
Residential Rain Curtain
Positioned within the stairwell, this custom Rain Curtain preserves open sightlines and natural light while defining the space between floors. The transparent water effect echoes the surrounding modern yet nature-inspired elements.
Feature Type: Rain Curtain
Lighting: Integrated LED lighting
Maintenance: Routine Water Care Required
Stainless Steel Mesh Water Wall
Designed to complement the home’s contemporary architecture, this multi-panel stainless steel mesh water wall combines a textured metal surface with integrated LED lighting to create a distinctive architectural focal point.
Feature Type: Horizontal Multi-Panel Water Wall
Lighting: Integrated LED lighting
Maintenance: Routine Water Care Required
Custom Outdoor Waterfalls
A series of custom outdoor waterfalls extend the home’s contemporary design into the landscape, combining scored granite, brushed stainless steel, and programmable RGB LED lighting to create a cohesive outdoor living environment.
Feature Type: Custom Outdoor Waterfalls
Lighting: Programmable RGB LED lighting
Maintenance: Routine Water Care Required
Choosing the Right Residential Water Feature
Every home has different architectural goals, functional needs, and maintenance preferences. Encapsulated Blu-Guard® water walls offer a low-maintenance solution for interior applications, while Rain Curtains and custom outdoor waterfalls introduce flowing water into open-concept homes and outdoor living environments.
For select applications, Bluworld’s Silicone Liquid provides the look and movement of flowing water while eliminating evaporation and significantly reducing routine maintenance while maintaining an “open-water” system.
Smart Residential Controls
Many custom water features can be equipped with app-controlled LED lighting, allowing homeowners to adjust colors, brightness, and lighting schedules from a mobile device. Depending on the project configuration, the BluBox® control system can also provide automated operation, programmable timers, and water level management for convenient everyday operation.
When planned early in the design process, a custom water feature can be coordinated with the home materials, structure, and mechanical systems, resulting in an installation that feels like it has always belonged there.