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Custom Water & Fire Features for Dallas–Fort Worth Properties
There's a moment in every well-designed outdoor space where something shifts — where the yard stops being functional and starts being an experience. For most of our clients across Dallas, Highland Park, Southlake, and Preston Hollow, that moment comes from water or fire. The sound of moving water. The warmth and glow of a custom fire feature at dusk. These aren't additions — they're the focal points that everything else gets designed around.
At Blount Designs, we design and build custom water features and fire features as part of a complete luxury outdoor environment. Every element is site-specific, climate-considered, and built to last in the Texas heat.
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What Kind of Water Feature Works Best for a Dallas Backyard?
The honest answer is: it depends on the space, the architecture of your home, and how you actually use your outdoor area. That's why we start every project with a design consultation before recommending anything.
That said, Dallas properties have some characteristics that shape what works well. The clay soil requires proper drainage planning beneath any water feature. The summer heat accelerates evaporation, so reservoir sizing matters more here than in milder climates. And the occasional North Texas freeze means circulation systems, pump placement, and pipe depth all need to be spec'd correctly from the start.
We design and build the following water features for residential and select commercial properties across DFW:
Custom fountains — freestanding, wall-mounted, and architectural fountain designs integrated into hardscape or structure
Cascading waterfalls — natural stone and contemporary styles, standalone or connected to pools and ponds
Koi ponds and aquatic gardens — with proper filtration, aeration, and planting design for year-round health
Reflection pools — still-water designs that amplify architecture and create visual depth
Water walls — indoor-outdoor architectural features, often integrated into pergola structures or exterior walls
Pondless waterfalls — all the sight and sound with minimal maintenance; water recirculates underground
Streams and creek beds — naturalistic flowing water that moves through the landscape
How Do You Design a Water Feature That Actually Fits the Property?
Scale, sight lines, and sound are the three things most people underestimate. A feature that looks proportional in a photo can feel overwhelming — or disappear — in the actual space. We walk every site before putting pen to paper, measuring not just the physical footprint but the view corridors from inside the home, the outdoor seating positions, and the acoustic zones.
For luxury residential properties in areas like University Park, Westlake, and Frisco, we're typically working with larger footprints and greater design flexibility. For urban infill properties closer to Dallas proper, we often favor vertical water elements — walls, architectural spouts, tiered features — that maximize visual impact without demanding square footage.
Every water feature design we produce considers:
Seasonal performance — how it looks and functions in July versus January
Maintenance reality — filtration access, cleaning frequency, and pump serviceability
Integration with existing landscape — planting, hardscape, and lighting designed together
Sound quality — not just whether you can hear it, but what it sounds like from specific spots
We also coordinate with pool and spa designs when water features are integrated into aquatic environments, and with hardscape design when features are set within patio, terrace, or wall structures.
What Are the Best Backyard Fire Features for Dallas–Fort Worth Homes?
Backyard fire features are one of the highest-impact additions you can make to an outdoor space — and one of the most underbuilt in Dallas. Most homeowners default to a standard gas fire pit dropped into a patio. It works, but it doesn't do justice to what the space could be.
Dallas has near-perfect outdoor living conditions from October through May. A fire feature doesn't just add warmth — it extends the season, anchors outdoor gathering areas, and creates the kind of ambiance that makes people stay outside longer. When it's designed well, it becomes the centerpiece of how you actually use the space.
We design and build:
Custom gas fire pits — round, rectangular, linear, and geometric forms in concrete, steel, limestone, and custom stone
Built-in fire bowls — elevated fire elements that work as sculpture as much as function
Outdoor fireplaces — full masonry or steel structure fireplaces, often integrated into covered patios and pergola designs
Fire and water combinations — fire features positioned at pool edges, beside water walls, or designed as dual-element focal points
Linear fire features — low-profile gas burners set into hardscape for a modern, architectural effect
Can You Combine Fire and Water Features in the Same Design?
Yes — and it's one of our favorite design moves. The contrast between fire and water, when they're positioned correctly, creates a tension that's genuinely compelling. It's not a gimmick; it's a design principle that's been used in high-end resort and hospitality design for decades and has become increasingly sought after in luxury residential work across DFW.
We've designed fire-and-water combinations that include fire bowls flanking a reflecting pool, linear gas burners at the edge of a waterfall feature, and fire pits positioned adjacent to fountain structures with a shared hardscape surround.
The key is intentionality — both elements need to serve the same spatial logic and visual language. When they do, the result is an outdoor environment that functions beautifully at any time of day.
How Does the Water and Fire Feature Design Process Work?
We don't show up with a catalog and ask you to pick something. Every project starts with a design consultation where we walk your property, ask how you use your outdoor space, and understand what you're actually trying to accomplish.
From there, we produce a custom design that places your water or fire feature within the full context of your landscape — not as an isolated element, but as part of a cohesive outdoor environment. You'll see how it relates to your hardscape, your outdoor living areas, and your plantings before a single thing gets built.
For clients interested in a complete outdoor transformation, our full-service landscape design and build process covers everything from initial concept through final installation.
We serve luxury residential clients across Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Southlake, Westlake, Coppell, Richardson, North Richland Hills, Fort Worth, and Aledo — and offer online design services for clients anywhere in the US.
Water & Fire Feature Services We Offer in Dallas–Fort Worth
Water Features
Custom fountain design and installation
Cascading waterfalls — natural and contemporary
Koi ponds and aquatic garden design
Reflection pools and water basins
Architectural water walls
Pondless recirculating waterfall systems
Streams and naturalistic creek beds
Pool-integrated water features (see Pools & Spas)
Fire Features
Custom gas fire pits — all forms and materials
Fire bowls and elevated fire elements
Outdoor fireplaces — covered and open patio
Linear fire features for modern hardscape
Fire and water combination designs
Ready to Add Water or Fire to Your Dallas Outdoor Space?
Whether you have a specific feature in mind or you're starting from scratch, the best next step is a conversation. We'll look at your property, talk through what you're trying to create, and give you an honest assessment of what's possible.
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We serve clients across Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Plano, Frisco, Southlake, Westlake, Coppell, North Richland Hills, Richardson, Fort Worth, and Aledo.