Where did Large Garden Fountains Begin?

From the onset, outdoor fountains were simply meant to serve as functional elements. Residents of cities, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash, which meant that fountains needed to be linked to nearby aqueduct or spring. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains functioned using the force of gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a supply of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Artists thought of fountains as wonderful additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to provide clean water and honor the designer responsible for creating it. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. To demonstrate his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains built to mark the arrival points of Roman aqueducts.

Indoor plumbing became the key 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 permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

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

The Use of Wall Fountains As Water Features

Garden wall fountains are worthwhile additions to your living areas such as yards, yoga studios, cozy patios, apartment balconies, or office complexes. You can relax to the gently flowing water in your fountain and enchant your senses of sight and sound. Their aesthetically attractive shape accentuates the interior design of any living space. Softly moving water not only leads to a sense of peace, it also masks bothersome noises and produces a captivating water show.

The Many Construction Materials of Large Garden Fountains

Presently, copper is extremely prevalent for sculptural garden fountains. Copper is trendy for both inside and outside use and is frequently found in tabletop and cascade fountains, among others. Another benefit of copper fountains is they are flexible and come in a wide range of styles.

If your style is more traditional, a brass water fountain might be perfect for you. You will see a lot of brass fountains, as their interesting artwork makes them common even if they are on the more traditional side.

The most modern metal right now is definitely stainless steel. Adding a modern-looking steel design will immediately add value to your garden and elevate the overall ambiance. Like all water fountains, you can find them in just about any size you prefer.

Fiberglass is a common material for fountains because you can get the look and feel of metal at a much lower price, and it is lightweight and easier to move than metal. It is easy to clean and maintain a fiberglass water fountain, yet another reason they are trendy.