The Intriguing Beauty of Wall Water Features

Wall elements are a good choice if the space you reside in is more modern in appearance. Also made in modern materials such as stainless steel or glass, they can add pizzazz to your interior style. Does your home or business have a limited amount of space? The best choice for you is a wall water fountain. Since they are hung on a wall you can save your invaluable real estate for something else. These kinds of fountains are particularly prevalent in bustling office buildings. Wall fountains are not restricted to inside use, however. Think about using fiberglass or resin for your outdoor wall water feature. Enhance your garden, patio, or other outdoor space with a water fountain made of these waterproof materials.

Wall fountains can be found in a range of distinctive styles, ranging from ultra-sleek to traditional and rustic. Your decorating ideas determine the most appropriate kind for your needs. The kind of material used depends on the type of area which needs to be decorated such as slate for a traditional lodge or sleek glass for a modern residence. You can choose the material most suitable to your needs. Fountains are features which no doubt thrill people who visit your home.

The Genesis Of Garden Fountains

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to provide potable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains functioned using the force of gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a supply of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Fountains were not only used as a water source for drinking water, but also to adorn homes and celebrate the designer who created it. The main materials used by the Romans to create their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly illustrating animals or heroes. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners incorporated fountains to create mini depictions of the gardens of paradise. The fountains seen in the Gardens of Versailles were meant to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains built to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.

Urban fountains made at the end of the 19th century functioned only as decorative and celebratory ornaments since indoor plumbing provided the essential drinking water. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity helped fountains to bring recycled water into living spaces as well as create special water effects.

Nowadays, fountains adorn public areas and are used to recognize individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.