The outdoor living areas in modern homes today are put together with style, as well as, relaxation in mind. While many people begin their patio design with the thought of planning where the function areas such as cooking, dining and conversation will be placed, I think the entire patio should be laid out in such a way as to take advantage of the features that will be utilized the most often. The areas I feel are the most important are the areas where you will choose just to lounge around and enjoy a morning cup of coffee and just relax with a good book. These areas will include important features such as fire pits and patio fountains.

One thing I consider vital when I start my day, is a calm and tranquil place to sit, relax and gear up for the day to come. The best place to find this is next to an outdoor fountain strategically placed on or near the patio area. In addition to being able to enjoy the fountain when sitting on the patio, locating a water fountain in such a way that the sights and sounds of the water can be enjoyed from several areas around your property will greatly improve the quality of modern life for most anyone. Being able to do so and make the most of the enjoyment of your patio fountain will be more easily accomplished if the location is considered early in the patio design. Even if the cost of the fountain is not within the budget at the time of initial construction, planning its location and possibly installing an electrical source at this time will make adding a fountain much easier when money does come available to do so.

Also, in addition to locating your fountain for maximum enjoyment, there is also a practical reason to properly plan for a fountain location. As with most anything that operates with any kind of mechanism, maintenance will be necessary. Consider that periodic cleaning will be needed, pumps may need to be removed for back flushing to remove debris or for storage during extreme cold weather months if your climate so dictates. A fountain that is located at the most remote site of your property may become a real pain to deal with when it becomes necessary to perform some routine maintenance or other type of repair.

Since a fountain will be one of the most, if not the most, major features of your outdoor living space, its proper location will allow the placement of many other items to help you better enjoy your outdoor time. Just think of the hours you could wile away napping in that hammock you always imagined while flames continually dance in your portable fire pit or outdoor fireplace. Also keep in mind, when the time comes to share your outdoor space with those close friends, they are sure to list your home as one of the best places to enjoy an outdoor barbecue due to the relaxing sensation they receive from lounging near your beautiful patio fountain.