Where did Landscape Fountains Come From?

Pure functionality was the original purpose of fountains. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to supply potable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Used until the nineteenth 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. Designers thought of fountains as wonderful additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to provide clean water and celebrate the artist responsible for building it. Roman fountains often depicted images of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. To demonstrate his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries created baroque decorative fountains to glorify the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the spot where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

The end of the nineteenth century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. The introduction of special water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

The Charm of Wall Fountains

Even a living space with a modern design can be improved with a wall fountain. Stainless steel or glass are two of the materials used to construct modern-day types which add a trendy component to your room decoration. Is your home or business space in short supply? The ideal option for you is a wall water fountain. Since they are installed on a wall, these features do not take up precious space. Busy entryways in corporate buildings are often adorned with one of these types of fountains. You can also install wall fountains outdoors. Fiberglass or resin wall water features can be placed externally. Use water fountains made of these waterproof materials to liven up your courtyard, deck, or other outdoor space.

Wall fountains can be manufactured in a multitude of different designs ranging from contemporary to classic and provincial. The type most suitable for your living space depends entirely on your personal decoration ideas. 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 pick the best material for you. Fountains are features which no doubt thrill people who visit your home.

Setting up a Water Fountain In Smaller Yards

Water just blends into the greenery in your backyard. People will be focused on the pond, artificial river or fountain in your yard. The flexibility of water features is that they can be installed in large backyards as well as in small verandas. The best way to improve the atmosphere, place it in a good place and use the right accompaniments.