Attractive Wall Fountains

A living area with a modern-day theme can also benefit from a wall fountain. Stainless steel or glass are two of the materials used to construct modern-day types which add a stylish element to your interior design. Does your home or business have a limited amount of space? A wall water fountain might be the best solution for you. Since they are hung on a wall you can save your invaluable real estate for something else. Busy entryways in office buildings are often decorated with one of these types of fountains. Wall fountains are not limited to inside use, however. Fiberglass and resin are ideal materials to use for exterior wall water features. Liven up your veranda, courtyard, or other outdoor areas with a water fountain made of these weather-proof materials.

Wall fountains can be found in a number of unique styles, ranging from ultra-sleek to traditional and rustic. The type you pick for your space is dictated by your individual design preferences. A city dweller’s design ideas might call for polished glass whereas a mountaineer might choose a more traditional material such as slate for a mountain lodge. It is up to you to choose the ideal material for you. One thing is sure, however, fountains are items which will no doubt dazzle your guests.

The Genesis Of Wall Fountains

Pure functionality was the original role of fountains. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, via aqueducts or springs in the area. Until the late 19th, 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 utilized as a water source for drinking water, but also to adorn homes and celebrate the designer who created it. Bronze or stone masks of animals and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. Fountains played a considerable role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exercise his power over nature. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains made to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.

Since indoor plumbing became the standard 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 ornamental. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity enabled fountains to deliver recycled water into living spaces as well as create special water effects.

Modern-day fountains function mostly as decoration for community spaces, to honor individuals or events, and compliment entertainment and recreational activities.

The Wide Range of Outdoor Wall Fountains

With its basin laid on the ground, freestanding wall fountains, or floor fountains, are normally quite large in size.

A stand-alone water feature can either be incorporated onto a wall already in existence or built into a wall under construction. The look of your landscape will seem more unified instead of disjointed when you put in this style of fountain.