Where did Large Garden Fountains Come From?

Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, from aqueducts or springs nearby. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains operated using 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. Serving as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also generated clean, fresh drinking water. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic the gardens of paradise. The fountains found in the Gardens of Versailles were meant to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries manufactured 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 19th century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to provide drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

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

What Makes Indoor Wall Water Features Perfect for You

Moreover, healing seems to go more quickly when water fountains are included as part of the healing process. According to many doctors and therapists, patients are believed to recuperate more quickly when these are included in the treatment plan. The comforting, melodious sound of flowing water is thought to help those with PTSD and acute insomnolence.

According to various reports, having an wall fountain inside your home may lead to an increased level of well-being and security. 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.

The transformative power of water has long been regarded as one of two crucial elements used in the art of feng-shui. We need to reconcile our interior environment to attain balance and serenity according to the ancient philosophy of feng-shui. Our homes need to contain some kind of water element. Installing a fountain in front of your home or close to your entrance is ideal.

Whatever you choose, whether a mounted waterfall, a stand-alone water feature, or a customized fountain, you can rest assured that your brand new water wall will be advantageous to you and your loved ones. Based on the results of many research studies, people who have a fountain in a central room are said to be more content, satisfied, and carefree than those who do not have one.