Rain water is a precious resource: you can use it for watering your garden and make it more sustainable. Barrels are great to collect that rain water to decide what to do with it later, and we’ve prepared a whole bunch of cool rain water barrels that really won’t spoil your outdoor space but will add style to it because rain barrel isn’t just a functional piece, it’s part of your outdoor decor, too.
Rain Water Barrels
A classic old barrel of wood and tin is a nice idea! Its look can really add style to a rustic or farmhouse space, it will support the aesthetics. Such a barrel can be also topped with a tray with blooms or greenery to make it look fresh and cute. There are more modern barrels, too, and they can be made of wood, plastic, metal and other materials, and their classic look add a slightly vintage touch to the space. Add a nice pipe or rain water chain to match the barrel.
This shabby chic barrel looks very authentic and adds charm to the space. (via platsforvattnet).
Rain water from this classic barrel goes into a water feature clad with stone. (via casolia).
This elegant white barrel is decorated on top and it adds chic and interest to the space.
This emerald plastic barrel is a nice container for rain water and color touch to the space.
A simple old classic barrel is also a good idea: it will add that cozy rustic feel to the space. Here it looks perfect with lavender and wicker garden beds.
The barrel is topped with bright blooms to make it look lovely and add color to the space.
The large black metal barrel matches the style of the space and doesn't spoil it at all.
This lovely white barrel stands out in the red brick wall and looks stylish.
An old barrel and a vintage metal rain chain are a nice combo for a rustic house with a vintage feel.
This green barrel with a sink are a nice rustic outdoor combo for a modern country space.
This modern graphite grey container is a cool solution for the exterior of the house, it's functional and laconic.
This barrel is topped with pebbles and a planter with greenery, it's raised on a brick stand.
The large green barrel on a stand is a perfect solution for the rustic house exterior, and the color is non-obtrusive.
This faux brick barrel matches the wall and the bright blooms on top refresh the nook.
This bold green barrel and black pipes compose a cool look in the garden. (via decoratingbuddy).
This modern black barrel is a lovely solution for a modern outdoor space, and green grass on top adds to it. (via sevencouches).
This black painted barrel is a catchy solution for a white and green space, it stands out. (via awkwardduckling).
This tall painted turquoise barrel matches the style of the space and adds color to it.
Rain Water Containers
You can find various modern solutions in stores, which are rain water containers of various durable materials, from stones to plastic. They can be drop-shaped, barrel shaped or feature any other looks, here you can choose what matches your space. Such units can be also decorated with greenery, blooms or faux plants. You can top them with various decor, too, and choose modern pipes to match the container.
You can also make such a chic container yourself using a large outdoor planter, and this can save your some money, besides, you can choose a planter that suits your outdoor space perfectly.
This black container is topped with pebbles to produce less sound during rain.
These modern containers with gold faucets are a nice match for the space, and you can top them with blooms.
This contemporary drop-shaped container is a super-modern solution that matches the space.
The elegant textural black container is topped with red blooms to add color and chic to the space.
The stylish drop-shaped container is done with faux greenery on top to make it look even cooler.
This tall grey stone container is styled with bright flowers on top and adds to the exterior of the house.
A large outdoor pot was turned into a rain water container to add chic to the space.
The tall container is topped with a small greenery pot to make it look nice.
This tall rain container features blooms on top to make it look catchy and lovely.
The pipe leads to a whole rain water feature surrounded with blooms, this is how you can pull off a water feature without spending money on actual water.
A large neutral stone container with a faucet is a modern solution, a nice alternative to a usual barrel.
This large stone container with a faucet is a cool solution for outdoors, it gathers rain water and adds style.
This modern textural container features greenery on top and adds style and interest to the exterior of the house.
This chic black textural container is topped with flowers and matches the exterior of the house.
The white textural container with gold faucets is a chic and refined solution for a modern space.
Rain Water Barrel Covers
If your rain barrel looks ugly or just doesn’t match the exterior, cover it to make it perfect for the space. A cover can be made of wood and feature a shaped like a barrel or it can be a basic box-shaped cover. Give the wood or the screens you use the color and shape you want and decorate its top, too. There are lots of DIYs you can use to build such a cover, so you can save the budget on this craft.
This dark-stained slat cover for the barrel makes it look cooler and match the exterior of the house.
The barrel is hidden inside a cabinet, which is topped with some greenery.
The barrel is clad with wood and it looks very pretty and rustic-styled.
The barrel is hidden inside a stained box to make it look cohesive in the space, chic and sleek.
You can always hide your barrel with wood and add plants on top to make it not an eye sore but a lovely piece.
The barrel is clad with wood and rope, and bright blooms on top spruce up the space.
If you don't like the look of the barrel you have, cover it with wood or some other material to match the space.