The Countless Choices in Wall Fountains

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

You can choose to put your wall-mounted fountain on an preexisting wall or build it into a new wall. The look of your landscape will seem more cohesive instead of disjointed when you put in this style of fountain.

Where did Landscape Fountains Come From?

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, from aqueducts or springs nearby. 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 the power of gravity. Serving as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also supplied clean, fresh drinking water. The main components used by the Romans to build their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly depicting animals or heroes. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic 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 glorified with baroque style fountains built to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.

Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

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

Consider the Advantages of an Indoor Wall Water Fountain

In addition, convalescence is thought to go faster when indoor fountains are used in therapy. A number of illnesses are thought to improve with their use, as such they are recommended by medical professionals and mental health therapists. PTSD patients as well as those suffering from severe sleeping disorders are thought to feel better after listening to the calming, gentle trickle of water.

An indoor wall water element is believed to create an overall feeling of well-being and security according to countless studies. The sight and sound of water are elemental to the survival of human beings and planet earth.

Feng-shui is an ancient school of thought which claims that water is one of two fundamental elements in our lives which has the ability to transform us. Harmonizing our inner environment so that it promotes tranquility and peace is one of the main beliefs in feng-shui. The element of water should be included in every living area. Installing a fountain in front of your house or close to your entrance is ideal.

You and your loved ones will undoubtedly benefit from the inclusion of a water wall in your home, whether it be a wall mounted waterfall, a freestanding water feature or a custom-built one. Many reports state that a fountain located in a central living area makes people more cheerful, contented, and relaxed than those who do not have a fountain in the house.

Installation of a Wall Fountain In Smaller Gardens

The greenery in your backyard is the perfect place to place your water feature. People will be focused on the pond, artificial river or fountain in your yard. The versatility of water features is that they can be set up in large backyards as well as in small verandas. The ambience can be significantly modified by placing it in the best place and using the proper accessories.