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Tabletop
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Given its smaller size and
weight, this fountain lends itself to being placed on a
table, credenza, desk, counter, or bookshelf. |

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Floor (freestanding)
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Because of their size, height, and/or weight, these fountains
are intended to be placed on
the floor, not on a table or other elevated, supporting
surface. These are freestanding units, often of a size and
design which make them a focal point in a room. |

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Wall-mounted
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Various fountain
designs which are physically mounted on the wall of a room.
Requires a solid mounting surface and adequate mounting
hardware to support the fountain’s weight. (Not to be
confused with the "Water Wall"
design style.) |

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Outdoor-Garden |
Usually a freestanding or "floor" fountain suited for an outdoor setting. Made of materials - such as granite, stone-like composites, resin-coated faux rock, or wood - which can accommodate outdoor conditions. Requires electrical service at the fountain's
location (unless it's a solar-powered unit). Requires draining/preparation before freezing temperatures.
Many Outdoor/Garden/Courtyard fountains can be used
indoors. Some considerations:
- Can the flooring support the weight of a larger fountain, especially one
made of rock or concrete?
- Could the fountain splash onto flooring or
furniture?
- Is there enough access to
move the larger fountain indoors?
- Is there a convenient,
ongoing water supply to replace what evaporates?
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Waterfalls |
A sub-category of
both Floor fountains and Outdoor fountains, the Waterfall is characterized by
a larger size (including notable height) and is designed to simulate a natural rock outcropping. It is intended to remind you of a waterfall you would see in
the natural outdoors. Often these units can be used indoors as well as outdoors. |

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Furniture |
A fountain in
which the water flow is incorporated within a functional
piece of furniture such as a coffee table, end table, dining
table, or lamp. (FountainFinder does not display this type
as a separate group. However, most models would be floor
fountains.) |

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