Modern Garden Decoration: Outdoor Fountains and their Roots

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. 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. 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 downwards or jet high into the air. Designers thought of fountains as wonderful additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to supply clean water and honor the designer responsible for creating it. Roman fountains often depicted images of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. Muslims and Moorish garden designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. Fountains played a significant role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exert his power over nature. To mark the entryway of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the building of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts entered the city of Rome

Since indoor plumbing became the norm of the day for fresh, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely decorative. The creation of special water effects and the recycling of water were 2 things made possible by replacing gravity with mechanical pumps.

Modern fountains are used to adorn community spaces, honor individuals or events, and enhance recreational and entertainment events.

The Advantages of Interior Wall Water Features

In addition, convalescence is believed to go faster when indoor fountains are used in treatment. According to many doctors and therapists, patients are believed to recuperate more quickly when these are included in the treatment plan. The soothing, melodious sound of flowing water is thought to help those with PTSD and acute insomnia.

An indoor wall water element is believed to produce an overall sense of well-being and security according to numerous studies. The sight and sound of water are essential to the existence of human beings and our planet.

One of the two main elements in the art of feng- shui, water is thought to have life-changing effects. We must reconcile our interior surroundings to attain balance and serenity according to the ancient philosophy of feng-shui. The element of water needs to be included in every living space. The best spot to install a fountain is near your home’s entranceway or in front of it.

If you are looking for a water wall that best suits your families’ needs consider one of the many options available including a mounted waterfall, a stand-alone water feature or a custom-built fountain. Having a fountain in a main room seems to influence people’s state of mind, their happiness as well as their level of contentment according to some studies.

Indoor Wall Water Elements are Great for House or Office

Your wall feature ensures you a pleasant evening after a long day’s work and help create a tranquil place where can enjoy watching your favorite sporting event. Indoor fountains generate harmonious sounds which are thought to emit negative ions, eliminate dust as well as pollen, all while creating a calming and relaxing setting.