Where did Fountains Originate from?

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were soley meant to serve as functional elements. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, via aqueducts or springs nearby. Up until the 19th century, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water supply, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to benefit from gravity which fed the fountains. Acting as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also supplied clean, fresh drinking water. The main components used by the Romans to create their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly illustrating animals or heroes. To depict the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains built to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.

Since indoor plumbing became the standard of the day for clean, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely ornamental. Amazing water effects and recycled water were made possible by switching the force of gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

What Makes Interior Wall Water Features Right for You

In addition, convalescence is thought to go faster when interior fountains are used in therapy. According to many doctors and therapists, patients are thought to recuperate more quickly when these are added to the treatment plan. The soothing, melodic sound of moving water is thought to help those with PTSD and severe insomnolence.

According to various reports, having an wall fountain inside your home may lead to a higher level of well-being and security. The existence of water in our environment is essential to the continuation of our species and our planet.

According to the ancient art of feng-shui, water is thought to have life-altering powers and be one of the two essential components contributing to the existence of our species. The key principle of feng-shui is that by harmonizing our interior environment we can find peace and balance. Our homes must contain some kind of water element. The best place to install a fountain is near your home’s entrance or in front of it.

You and your family will no doubt benefit from the addition of a water wall in your home, whether it be a wall mounted waterfall, a freestanding water feature or a customized one. A number of reports claim that a fountain located in a central living area makes people more cheerful, satisfied, and relaxed than those who do not have a fountain in the house.