Decorative Rainwater Drainage
Rain Chain Styles
A decorative alternative to downspouts.
Rain chains guide water from your roof to the ground in a visually pleasing way, with cups, links, and garden designs that add charm to your home’s exterior.
Since 1978
Serving Los Angeles
4 Style Families
Round cup, square cup, link & garden
Premium Materials
Copper, aluminum, steel & brass
Free Estimates
Across Southern California
Why Rain Chains
Beauty and Function
Rain chains are an excellent choice for managing rainwater due to their aesthetic appeal, functionality, and environmental benefits.
Curb Appeal
Intricate designs like cups, chains, or bells enhance your home’s exterior charm.
Effective Drainage
Rain chains channel rainwater to the ground, reducing soil erosion and preventing water pooling around foundations.
Eco-Friendly
Direct water into rain barrels or gardens for easy collection and sustainable water management.
Calming Sound
A gentle, melodic sound during rainfall adds a calming ambiance to your home.
Style Options
Rain Chain Styles
Choose from four families of rain chains. Click any photo to see a larger view.
Best Performance
Round Cup Styles
Cup designs are noted for offering the highest performance and efficiency among rain chains. The connected, open-bottomed cups act as funnels, channeling water efficiently from the top of the chain down to the bottom. Because of this design, cup styles generally splash less than link styles, especially under typical rainfall.
Popular designs: FLORENCE copper, FLUTED copper, XL SCALLOP, BUDDHA, SHIZUKA, COPPER BELLS, STAR FLOWER
Materials: Pure copper, aluminum, stainless steel, cast brass
Geometric Designs
Square Cup Styles
Square cup styles use square or geometric designs while keeping the functional benefits of cup chains, including efficient water drainage and minimal splashing. They are often available in unique finishes and materials.
Popular designs: XL SQUARE copper, LARGE SQUARE aged copper, MEDIUM SQUARE, SLOTTED CUPS aged copper, ARTS & CRAFTS aged copper
Materials: Aged copper, galvanized steel, cor-ten steel, black or bronze powder coat
Open & Airy
Link Styles
Link designs offer the most open, airy look with clean lines, ranging from simple plain links to decorative combinations of shapes. Link chains may splash more than cup styles, so keep that in mind near windows, doors, or walkways.
Popular designs: CIRCLES, TRIPLE LOOPS, DOUBLE LOOPS, INFINITY LINK, OVAL LOOPS, ARCHITECT LINKS
Materials: Copper, aluminum, stainless steel, powder coat finishes
Nature Inspired
Garden Themes
The Garden Themes line reflects common garden motifs, drawing inspiration from nature, including animals and flowers. These designs can complement your existing home and garden décor.
Popular designs: ACORN, GRAPE & LEAF, SUN CUP, WAVE & DOLPHIN, HUMMINGBIRD, PINEAPPLE, HONEYBEE, DRAGONFLY, UMBRELLA, WATERING CAN, FANCY KOI FISH
Materials: Copper
Choosing a Style
Cup Styles vs. Link Styles
The biggest choice is between cups and links. Here is how they compare.
Cup Styles
- Highest performance and efficiency
- Cups act as funnels to channel water
- Less splashing in typical rainfall
- A good fit near windows, doors, and walkways
Link Styles
- Most open, airy look with clean lines
- From plain links to decorative shapes
- May splash more than cup styles
- Best where a little splash will not matter
Download Our Catalog
Download the Full Rain Chains Catalog
Get a printable PDF of our rain chains catalog with nearly 100 designs in links, cups, and design combinations, available in pure copper, aluminum, stainless steel, and brass.
Need Help Choosing a Rain Chain?
Our Experts Can Help
RainAway can help you pick the right style and install it in place of a downspout. Free estimates across Los Angeles and Southern California. Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm.