Contemporary Garden Decor: Garden Fountains and their Roots

Pure functionality was the original purpose of fountains. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, from aqueducts or springs nearby. Up until the 19th century, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water source, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and memorialize the artist. The main components used by the Romans to build their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly illustrating animals or heroes. 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. 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.

Urban fountains created at the end of the nineteenth functioned only as decorative and celebratory ornaments since indoor plumbing provided the necessary drinking water. The creation of unique water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by replacing gravity with mechanical pumps.

Modern-day fountains function mostly as decoration for public spaces, to honor individuals or events, and compliment entertainment and recreational gatherings.

What Makes Indoor Wall Water Fountains Good for You

Quicker healing is thought to be induced by interior fountains as well. They are believed to be a positive part of treating a variety of ailments according to many medical professionals and mental health providers. The calming, melodic sound of trickling water is thought to help those with PTSD and acute insomnolence.

According to various reports, having an wall fountain inside your house may lead to a higher level of well-being and security. As humans we are naturally drawn to the sight and sound of water, both of which contribute to our well-being and the preservation of our eco-system.

Feng-shui is an ancient philosophy which claims that water is one of two essential elements in our lives which has the capacity to transform us. The main precepts of feng-shui say that we can attain serenity and harmony by balancing the interior elements in our surroundings. Our homes must contain some kind of water element. The front of your home, including the entryway, is the best place to set up a fountain.

If you are looking for a water wall that best suits your families’ needs think about one of the many options available including a mounted waterfall, a stand-alone water feature or a custom-built fountain. Based on the results of numerous 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.