Interior Wall Water Elements are Great for Home or Workplace

A wall fountain is a great addition to any home because it offers a tranquil spot where you sit and watch a favorite show after working all day. The rewards of an indoor water feature include its ability to emit negative ions with its gentle sounds and eliminate dust and pollen from the air while creating a calming environment.

Choose from Many Outdoor Wall Fountain Styles

Mounted and free-standing fountains are obtainable on the market. Small, self-contained versions can be hung on a wall are called mounted wall fountains. Wall fountains made of resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass are normally lightweight so they can be easily hung. In large stand-alone fountains, otherwise known as wall fountains, the basin is situated on the ground with the smooth side positioned against a wall. Typically made of cast stone, these water features have no weight restrictions.

It is a good idea to incorporate a custom-made fountain into a new or existing wall, something often recommended by landscape professionals. Installing the basin against the wall and installing all the plumbing work needs a professional mason to do it properly. It is also essential to include a spout or fountain mask to build it into the wall. If you want a cohesive look for your garden, buy a customized wall fountain because it becomes part of the panorama rather than a later addition.

The Origins Of Outdoor Fountains

The central purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with drinking water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Up to the late 19th century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and higher than the fountain so that gravity could make the water flow downwards or shoot high into the air. Designers thought of fountains as amazing additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to supply clean water and honor the designer responsible for creating it. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller models of 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 Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains constructed to mark the arrival points 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 replaced by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.

Contemporary fountains are used to adorn community spaces, honor individuals or events, and enhance recreational and entertainment events.