Where did Large Outdoor Fountains Originate from?

From the onset, outdoor fountains were soley meant to serve as functional elements. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with potable water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Used until the 19th 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. Acting as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also supplied clean, fresh drinking water. Roman fountains often depicted images of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions 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 Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries created baroque decorative fountains to exalt the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the spot where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

Since indoor plumbing became the standard 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 replaced by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

Nowadays, fountains decorate public areas and are used to pay tribute to individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

The Vast Array of Outdoor Water Features

The splendor of a spouting fountain can be seen when it sends a stream of shooting water into the air. It is doable to have one of these fitted into an existent, ample pond. Parks and traditional stately homes often have one these fountains.

One of the many examples of an outdoor water feature is a chic wall fountain. If you are keen on include a water feature, but are doubtful because you have a small yard, do not hesitate to install one of these. Wall fountains are not flashy water features as compared to a spouting fountain. It is simple process wherein a small jet of water pours outwards in front of a beautifully textured wall and then flows down only to be pumped up again.

Themed fountains are perfect when the look of your yard allows for them. Consider a classic type of statue, such as a cherub supporting a spout, for the fountain if your home or garden is rustic in style. On the other hand, a more modern yard can include more of a bold design. Feel free to let your hair down and choose something fun and audacious.

Water flows down several levels in a tiered fountain. Due to the water streaming down its various levels, these are also called cascading fountains.

The space required for an outdoor fountain can be vast, therefore, a better alternative is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. Install one of these fountains if your space is limited since their reservoirs are concealed from sight underground.

Japanese fountains are thought to impart a feeling of tranquility and wellness. Bamboo sticks serve as the tubing from which water flows in these kinds of water features. A rustic bucket or shaped stone is situated at the bottom of this feature to collect the flowing water only to have the pattern repeated over and over again.

Another type of fountain is made of glass. A more conventional look is provided by trellis-style fountains which feature shaped metalwork. However, this style of water feature is better suited to backyard gardens with many sharp corners as well as modern-day forms and design. The water produces a spectacular effect when it runs down the surface of the glass. Some fountains also include colorful LED lights to shine onto the sheets of glass as water streams downwards. Often made of fake rock, rock waterfall fountains have water gently trickling down its surface.

Bubbling rock fountains are large stones drilled with holes which are then filled with pipes in the center. The bubbling and gurgling at the uppermost part of this type of fountain are brought on by the water being thrust upward at low pressure. The water comes back gently dripping down the sides of the rock to reach its starting point. Small gardens are ideal for this sort of fountain. This sort of fountain, which uses low pressure to move water, is ideal because it stops water from being sprayed around in windy weather.

Powered by sunlight, solar fountains are becoming increasingly trendy. There are numerous reasons for this newly found interest such as the absence of cables, less difficulty in running them, a decrease in electricity bills, and the advantages to the environment. The wide-ranging designs in outdoor solar-run fountains means you will not have to compromise on style.

How Your Home or Office Profit from an Indoor Wall Water Feature

Your wall element ensures you a pleasant evening after a long day’s work and help create a quiet spot where can enjoy watching your favorite sporting event. Anyone close to an indoor fountain will benefit from it because its sounds emit negative ions, eliminate dust and pollen from the air, and also lend to a soothing environment.