The Origins Of Garden Fountains

Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. Residents of urban areas, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash, which meant that fountains had to be linked to nearby aqueduct or spring. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water source, such as aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Serving as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also provided clean, fresh drinking water. Roman fountains usually depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. To demonstrate his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to laud their positions by adding beautiful baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby restricting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity helped fountains to provide recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.

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

The Charm of Wall Fountains

A living area with a modern-day design can also benefit from a wall fountain. They can also add a touch of elegance to your decor since they are also available in modern-day materials including glass and stainless steel. Is your home or commercial space in short supply? A wall water fountain might be the best option for you. Since they are installed on a wall, these features do not take up valuable room. These types of fountains are particularly prevalent in bustling office buildings. You can also mount wall fountains outside. Fiberglass and resin are good materials to use for outside wall water features. Courtyards, patios, or other outdoor spaces needing a stylish touch should include a water fountain made of one of these waterproof materials.

There is wide array of unique styles in wall fountains running from the contemporary to classic and rustic. The type you choose for your space is dictated by individual design preferences. A city dweller’s decor ideas might call for polished glass whereas a mountaineer might prefer a more traditional material such as slate for a mountain lodge. It is up to you to pick the ideal material for you. Fountains are features which no doubt delight those who visit your home.