Collecting rain water to make a rain pond or use this water in the garden is a very sustainable idea, and if you live in a rainy area, use it! How to collect it? First of all, move the rain water from your roof down using rain chains and bowls or even barrels. Then you’ll decide what to do with this water. I’ve gathered a pack of very cool rain chains that will help you with that.
How To Choose A Rain Chain?
A rain chain should be durable to withstand all the water masses coming and it should look matching, so consider the facade, the garden or just the space and decide on the style. A rain chain today can look very different, you can find not only vintage pieces with bells, there are delicate and subtle chains, minimalist matching vessel chains, playful flower chains and much more. Remember that metal rain chains will make more sound than plastic ones.
Can I Make A Rain Chain?
DIYing a rain chain is easy, there are lot of tutorials that tell how to make a rain chain of various vessels and pieces, planters and small bowls and even coins, everything depends on your wish.
Usual Chains As Rain Chains
I love the idea of using usual chains as rain ones: they perfectly suit contemporary and minimalist outdoor spaces. You can go for chunky chains or for delicate ones and place modern containers or just place some rocks on the ground. Such a solution doesn’t break the minimal flow of the space.
Hammered copper bowls and chain look stylish and very eye-catchy.
Classic chains will do for a modern or contemporary house, and they can lead to simple rock bowls.
Such chunky round chains will be fine as rain ones, and their versatile look will let them match most spaces.
The double black chain doesn't break the style and zen feel of the space.
This stone stand with a short chain are styled with a large bowl with rocks.
This delicate and subtle chain is almost invisible in the neutral space. (via archilovers).
This modern black vessel rain chain perfectly matches the modern facade of the house.
This classic black chain is paired with pebbles to match the contemporary outdoor space.
Rain Chains
If you feel like adding vessels or just live in a very wet area, you can find ready pieces or DIY a rain chain with vessels. They can be shaped in many different forms, from houses and flowers to pots and watering cans, it’s totally up to you. Style the chain according to its look: with a large bowl with rocks, a planter, a tank or just with a pond.
The zen yard is styled with delicate chain and a broken vessel on stones that add to the philosophical style.
This lovely chain or circles and bells is a great idea for a boho outdoor space.
This copper bell chain will add a refined touch to your backyard and you can DIY one.
These brass blooms leading to a large pot perfectly match the facade and the garden around.
House-shaped vessels are a cool idea for a rain chain, they will let the water flow easily.
This copper coin chain is a lovely idea for a garden, it will look perfect in a boho space.
The rain chain is made of copper flower vessels and looks very chic and beautiful.
Multiple copper leaves on chain is a very unusual and eye-catchy idea for a backyard.
This fun piece is composed of chain, mugs and a teapot and will add a bit of humor to the space.
This classy rain chain consists of copper pieces and ends with a large planter.
The modern rain chain is made of copper vessels that will easily match a modern garden.
This cute flower chain will be a nice solution for a fairy-tale inspired garden.
These lovely copper flowers will brighten up the green vines covering the facade.
This modern rain chain is composed of white geometrically-shaped vessels.
The lovely green flower chain highlights the classic style of the space.
These matching copper vessels paired with pebbles and rocks create a perfect zen combo.
A metal house-shaped rain chain like this one can hold a lot of water, a good idea for a rainy area.
These minimalist shiny metal vessels are perfect for a minimalist house.
This modern rain chain is composed of matching vessels and won't spoil the style of your facade.
I totally love this mushroom rain chain of copper, it looks absolutely gorgeous!.
Make an ombre pot rain chain yourself: just paint the planters and attach them to the chain.
This creative plastic star rain chain will add interest to your backyard.
This simple modern rain chain matches the wild-looking garden and rocks around.
This stylish rain chain is made of gold chain and red planters and it adds a catchy touch to the space.
These matching copper vessel chains lead to a copper bowl filled with rocks.
These lovely shiny copper vessels leading to a small rain pond match the roof they hang from.
Tin flowers are always a good idea for a rain chain, they will make it chic and catchy.
Make such a vessel composing metal mini bowls and a large one on the end.
Making a rain chain of watering cans is a very creative idea that will add a bit of rustic feel to the space.
This simple white vessel chain matches the facade and doesn't spoil the contemporary style.
Black metal bells are classics, they match a modern or vintage outdoor space very well. (via rainchainsinanutshell).
These black geo vessels make an accent and stand out in the white wall, and the black chair echoes with them. (via suburbanpop).
Geometric copper vessels on chain and a copper bowl make a nice combo for outdoors. (via midwestliving).