Find Peace with Outdoor Fountains

The Genesis Of Outdoor Fountains

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were simply meant to serve as functional elements. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, from aqueducts or springs in the area. Up to the late nineteenth century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and more elevated than the fountain so that gravity could make the water move down or jet high into the air. Serving as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also provided clean, fresh drinking water. Bronze or stone masks of animals and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. To show his prominence over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains constructed to mark the arrival points of Roman aqueducts.

Since indoor plumbing became the norm of the day for clean, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely ornamental. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.

Beautifying city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the functions of modern-day fountains.

The Magic of Wall Fountains

A living area with a modern-day design can also benefit from a wall fountain. Also available in modern-day materials such as stainless steel or glass, they can add flair to your interior style. Is your house or office space in short supply? A wall water fountain is perhaps the best solution for you. Since they are mounted on a wall you can save your priceless real estate for something else. You may note that many hectic workplace lobbies have fountains. Wall fountains can be set up on the outside as well. Fiberglass and resin are ideal materials to use for outside wall water features. Spruce up your terrace, courtyard, or other exterior areas with a water fountain made of these water-resistant materials.

Wall fountains are available in a variety of different styles, ranging from ultra-sleek to traditional and rustic. Your design plans determine the most appropriate kind for your needs. A mountain lodge might require a classic material such as slate whereas a high rise apartment might need sleek glass to liven up the interior space. The material you get depends solely on your design ideas. One thing is guaranteed, however, fountains are elements which will no doubt dazzle your guests.

Your Patio: An Ideal Spot for a Garden Fountain

Putting in a wall water feature is your best solution for a little backyard because a spouting or cascading fountain occupies too much space. Either a stand-alone fountain with an even back and an attached basin set against a fence or a wall, or a wall-mounted kind which is self-contained and hangs on a wall, are some of the possibilities from which you can choose. A fountain can be added to an existing wall if you include some sort of fountain mask as well as a basin to collect the water below. It is best not to attempt this job yourself as skilled plumbers and masons are best suited to do this type of work.