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Outdoor Living & Water Feature (Pond) Design, Installation & Maintenance Services
Welcome to H2O Designs Inc
Welcome to H2O Designs Inc, your trusted partner in transforming outdoor spaces into stunning retreats for over 20 years. Based in Nicholasville, KY, we take pride in our meticulous approach to design and installation, creating outdoor living environments that seamlessly blend beauty, function, and quality craftsmanship. From captivating water features to fully customized outdoor living spaces, our experienced team is committed to bringing your vision to life with precision and care. Explore our expansive Retail & Design Center in Nicholasville, where inspiration abounds and expert guidance awaits to help you elevate your outdoor experience. Discover why H2O Designs Inc is the leader in outdoor living and water feature design across Central Kentucky.
What Drives Us Every Day
Mission Statement
Our mission at H2O Designs Inc. is to create beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces that enhance our clients' lifestyles. We are passionate about designing and installing unique ponds, water features, and comprehensive outdoor living areas, while also offering high-quality pond & water feature products, grills, grilling supplies, and outdoor living products. Our commitment extends to providing exceptional service and expertise, whether we're helping customers elevate their grilling experience or maintain and enhance their water features. We strive to ensure that every project reflects the client’s vision, combined with our dedication to customer service and excellence.
Core Values
The three things behind every project we design, build and care for.
01Integrity / Honesty
We are committed to building trust through transparency and ethical practices. Our clients can rely on us to be straightforward and dependable, always honoring our promises and standing by our work. Integrity means doing what is right, even when it is difficult, and maintaining open and honest communication in every interaction.
02Professionalism
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all aspects of our business, from the quality of our designs and craftsmanship to the way we engage with our clients. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, staying organized, responsive, and respectful, and continuously refining our skills to set a benchmark of excellence in outdoor living and water feature design.
03Passion
Our work is driven by a genuine love for creating beautiful outdoor spaces that enrich lives. We approach every project with enthusiasm, creativity, and a heartfelt commitment to turning our clients' dreams into reality. This passion extends to our Outdoor Inspiration Center, where we take pride in helping customers explore possibilities, find ideas, and experience the excitement of designing their ideal outdoor environment.
Trained, Certified & Authorized
Our certifications mean your project is built to manufacturer and industry standards by a team that has been trained and vetted to do it right.
ICPI Certified Installer
The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute certification covers the right way to build a paver patio, walkway or driveway: excavation, base preparation, compaction, edge restraint and installation to industry standards.
Patios, walkways & driveways
Unilock Authorized
Recognized by Unilock to design and install their pavers, slabs and retaining wall systems, built the way the manufacturer intends.
Pavers, walls & outdoor living
Belgard Authorized
Recognized by Belgard to install their pavers, walls and outdoor living products, from patios to fire features and outdoor kitchens.
Pavers, walls & outdoor kitchens
Aquascape Certified
Trained in Aquascape's ecosystem approach to building ponds, pondless waterfalls and water features that stay healthy and easy to care for.
Ponds & water features
RainXchange Certified
Certified to design and install RainXchange rainwater harvesting systems that capture and reuse rainwater, often paired with a decorative water feature.
Rainwater harvesting
BBB A+ Rated
An accredited business with the Better Business Bureau, holding an A+ rating.
Every project
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Jeff converted my old pond to a pondless waterfall. It is gorgeous and I love the sound. The H2O crew was efficient and neat. If you want to add a water feature to your yard give Jeff a call.
Wide selection, friendly staff, well priced! Very happy with our new koi fish and recent service in Richmond to our pond! Will definitely be back! Thanks H2O Designs!
In middle of project with Jeff and his team. Greta design work and able to see out vision. They are dedicated to working all day to get project finished on time. Attention to detail is remarkable. Job site is cleaned up daily. So impressed with everything..great experience!
From the H2O blog
Helpful articles & answers
Straight answers from our team about ponds, outdoor living and more.
About H2O Designs Questions, Answered
Pick a question to see the answer — and the kind of work behind it.
What is the primary mission of H2O Designs Inc. in Central Kentucky?
Our mission is to transform outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional Outdoor Living Spaces that enhance our clients' lifestyles, specializing in custom design, installation, and high-quality products.
How long has H2O Designs been serving the Lexington and Central Kentucky area?
H2O Designs has been a trusted partner in transforming outdoor spaces for over 20 years, bringing extensive local experience and meticulous craftsmanship to every project.
What core values guide the work and customer service at H2O Designs?
Our core values are Integrity/Honesty, Professionalism, and Passion. These values ensure transparent communication, the highest quality craftsmanship, and a genuine love for creating stunning outdoor spaces.
Does H2O Designs specialize in both Water Features and hardscape Outdoor Living Spaces?
Yes. We specialize in both complex Water Features (ponds, waterfalls) and full Outdoor Living Spaces design, including patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and Landscape Lighting.
What does the H2O Designs Design Center offer homeowners who visit the store?
The Design Center in Nicholasville offers hands-on inspiration, expert guidance, and a retail selection of high-quality pond products and Outdoor Living Supplies to start or complete any project.
Does H2O Designs only install new projects, or do you also offer maintenance services?
We offer comprehensive services, including installation of new projects and specialized maintenance for ponds, patios, and water features to ensure their long-term health and beauty.
How does H2O Designs approach the design process for a custom backyard project?
We utilize a meticulous design-build approach, committing to precision and care to ensure the client's vision is brought to life with a seamless blend of beauty, function, and quality craftsmanship.
What level of certification and training does the H2O Designs team hold?
The team holds high industry standards, including ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) Certification, ensuring all hardscape and structural work is built to the highest quality and safety benchmarks.
Why Choose H2O Designs?
H2O Designs Inc is a locally owned outdoor living and water feature company based in Nicholasville, Kentucky, serving Lexington and all of Central Kentucky.
From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, our own team handles the design, the build and the care that keeps your space looking its best for years.
20+ years local
Locally owned in Nicholasville, designing and building outdoor spaces and water features for over 20 years.
One local team
Design, installation, maintenance and the retail store, all under one roof.
See it in person
Walk full-size outdoor living displays and pond setups at our Nicholasville store and design center.
Certified & authorized
Trained and authorized by Aquascape, Unilock, Belgard and ICPI to build it right.
Let’s Plan Your Outdoor Space Together
Sit down with our design team, at your home or at our store, to talk through ideas, materials and budget. No pressure, just a plan you can feel good about.
- We walk your space and listen first
- Material and layout ideas for your yard
- Clear next steps and financing options
Nicholasville, KYSee it all in person
Our store and design center has full-size outdoor living displays, plus the largest selection of pond and water garden supplies in Central Kentucky. Come touch the materials, get ideas and talk with our team.
Outdoor Living & Pond Services Across Central Kentucky
From our home base in Nicholasville, we design, build and care for patios, outdoor kitchens, ponds, pools and landscapes for homeowners throughout Lexington and the surrounding Central Kentucky communities, including:
- Lexington
- Nicholasville
- Georgetown
- Versailles
- Richmond
- Danville
- Somerset
- Surrounding areas
Don't see your town? Give us a call at (859) 305-7049. If you're in Central Kentucky, there's a good chance we serve your area.