Where did Fountains Begin?

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were simply 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 source of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from the power of gravity. Fountains were not only utilized as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the artist who created it. Roman fountains usually depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. Muslims and Moorish garden designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. The fountains found in the Gardens of Versailles were supposed to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to exalt their positions by adding beautiful baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. The creation of special water effects and the recycling of water were 2 things made possible by replacing gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

Indoor Wall Water Features Can Benefit You

In addition, convalescence is thought to go faster when interior fountains are used in therapy. A number of sicknesses are thought to get better with their use, as such they are recommended by medical professionals and mental health therapists. Those with PTSD or sleeping disorders, as well as other medical conditions, are thought to recuperate better with the comforting, delicate sounds of flowing water.

An indoor wall water element is thought to create an overall feeling of well-being and security according to numerous studies. As humans we are naturally pulled by the sight and sound of water, both of which add to our well-being and the conservation of our environment.

According to the ancient philosophy of feng-shui, water is thought to have life-altering properties and be one of the two basic components contributing to the continuation of our species. The central principle of feng-shui is that by harmonizing our interior environment we can attain peace and balance. Our homes must contain some sort of water element. A fountain should be located close to your front door or entrance to be most effective.

If you are searching for a water wall that best suits your families’ needs think about one of the many types available including a mounted waterfall, a stand-alone water feature or a custom-built fountain. Based on the results of numerous research studies, people who have a fountain in a central room are thought to be more content, satisfied, and carefree than those who do not have one.