Where did Fountains Originate from?

Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. Residents of urban areas, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains needed to be linked to nearby aqueduct or spring. Until the late nineteenth, 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. Acting as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also provided clean, fresh drinking water. The main components used by the Romans to create their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly illustrating animals or heroes. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains constructed to mark the arrival points of Roman aqueducts.

The end of the nineteenth century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to provide drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to strictly decorative elements. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity enabled fountains to provide recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.

These days, fountains adorn public areas and are used to recognize individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

The Wide Array of Outdoor Wall Fountains

Stand-alone wall fountains, otherwise known as floor fountains, are relatively big and feature a basin on the ground.

A wall-mounted fountain can either be incorporated onto a wall already in existence or built into a wall under construction. This style of fountain adds to a cohesive look making it seem as if it was part of the landscape instead of an added feature.

The Advantages of Interior Wall Water Features

Quicker healing is thought to be induced by indoor fountains as well. Many doctors and mental health therapists think these are a helpful addition in treating many maladies. Patients with PTSD or insomnia, as well as other medical conditions, are thought to recuperate better with the comforting, delicate sounds of flowing water.

A sense of safety and well-being is enhanced, according to quite a few studies, when you add an wall fountain in your home. The existence of water in our surroundings is vital to the continuation of our species and our planet.

The transformative power of water has long been considered as one of two vital elements used in the teachings of feng-shui. The central tenet of feng-shui is that by harmonizing our interior environment we can achieve peace and balance. We should include the element of water somewhere in our home. Putting a fountain in front of your home or close to your entrance is ideal.

If you are looking 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 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.

Select from Any Number of Outdoor Wall Fountain Styles

The two kinds of water features available to you include mounted and freestanding models. Mounted wall fountains are little and self-contained versions which can be displayed on a wall. One of the most important features of wall fountains is that they be lightweight, so they are normally made of fiberglass or resin to mirror the look of stone. Free-standing fountains, often referred to as floor fountains, are sizable, have a basin located on the ground and a smooth side which leans against a wall. Water features such as these are ordinarily manufactured of cast stone and have no weight limits.

It is a good idea to integrate a customized fountain into a new or existing wall, something often suggested by landscape experts. Installing the basin against the wall and installing all the plumbing work requires a expert mason to do it properly. You will need to incorporate a spout or fountain mask into the wall. Customized wall fountains contribute to a unified look because they become part of the landscape rather than look like a later addition.