Where did Fountains Originate from?

Pure functionality was the original role of fountains. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with drinking water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Used until the nineteenth century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their origin of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from gravity. Artists thought of fountains as amazing additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to provide clean water and celebrate the designer responsible for creating it. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. To illustrate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to exalt their positions by including decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

The end of the 19th century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to strictly decorative elements. Amazing water effects and recycled water were made possible by replacing the force of gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

The Benefits of Indoor Wall Water Fountains

The sounds produced by indoor water features are also thought to increase the rate of recovery. A number of ailments are thought to get better with their use, as such they are recommended by medical professionals and mental health therapists. The soothing, melodic sound of trickling water is thought to help those with PTSD and severe insomnia.

An indoor wall water element is thought to create an overall sense of wellness and security according to countless studies. Human beings, as well as this planet, could not exist without the sight and sound of water.

One of the two essential components in the art of feng- shui, water is considered to have life-changing effects. The key tenet of feng-shui is that by harmonizing our interior environment we can achieve peace and balance. Our homes need to contain some kind of water element. A fountain should be located close to your front door or entrance to be most effective.

You and your family will undoubtedly benefit from the addition of a water wall in your home, whether it be a wall mounted waterfall, a freestanding water feature or a custom-built one. Adding a fountain in a central room, according to some reports, seems to make people happier, more content, and relaxed than people who do not have one.