INSPIRED BY NATURE
Ecosystem Koi Ponds, Water Gardens, Natural Swim Ponds, Waterfalls and Fountain scapes perfectly designed for your lifestyle.
We Create Beautiful Water Features
We are a team of artists specialized in designing and installing a variety of water features such as custom ponds, recreation swim ponds, fountain scapes, streams and waterfalls all over Rhode Island and the Eastern Connecticut area.
ECOSYSTEM PONDS
Ecosystem ponds are the heart of water gardening! Our easy-to-care-for designs let anyone have a pond and enjoy its benefits.
WATERFALLS & STREAMS
Add the look and sound of water to your yard with a pondless waterfall. These natural waterfalls become the centerpiece of your yard, turning it into a peaceful oasis. Custom sizes fit any space.
FOUNTAIN SCAPES
Beautiful and natural, fountains make a striking centerpiece in your garden or a warm, eye-catching welcome at your front door.
NATURAL SWIM PONDS
Want to swim without chlorine? Natural swim ponds use bacteria, plants, rocks, and gravel to filter water. They’re healthy for you and look beautiful all year.
ABOUT US
Let’s Create the Outdoor Space of Your Dreams
Natural Elements by Design is a design–build studio dedicated to creating living water features and aquatic habitats that feel as if they’ve always been part of the landscape.
Supported by a collective of master water-feature artists from across the country, we blend ecological science with artisan craftsmanship to shape immersive, one-of-a-kind, outdoor sanctuaries — from koi ponds and waterfalls to natural swim ponds.
Our work is intentionally small-team, high-touch, and rooted in long-term partnership with our clients. We design with nature’s logic, build with precision, and maintain with the care needed to keep your water feature thriving for decades. This is outdoor art, engineered to endure.
Our Design Process
1 | Discovery
Every great water feature starts with listening. We walk your property, learn how you live outdoors, and understand what kind of experience you’re craving—tranquility, therapy, play, or all of the above. From day one, our goal is to make the process feel effortless for you.
2 | Design
Using the cues of your landscape and the ecological principles we’re known for, we craft a concept that blends beauty with biological function. You’ll see clear layouts, materials, and the logic behind every choice so you feel informed, confident, and excited.
3 | Build
This is where your vision becomes real. Our team handles everything—stonework, shaping, plumbing, planting—with precision and a deep respect for the way water wants to move. We keep your property tidy, communicate throughout the build, and deliver a finished feature that feels like it’s always belonged there.
4 | Concierge Care
After installation, we stay with you. Seasonal cleanouts, tune-ups, algae management, plant care—whatever your water feature needs to thrive year-round. Our goal is simple: you enjoy the water, and we take care of the work.
Ready to transform your outdoor space?
Whether it's a peaceful pond, a stylish fountain, or a beautiful waterfall, we'll help you create a water feature that fits your landscape and adds calm and relaxation to your world.