The Origins Of Wall Fountains

Pure functionality was the original purpose of fountains. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to supply potable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water supply, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and memorialize the artist. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. To replicate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages added fountains to their designs. To demonstrate his prominence over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains constructed to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.

Since indoor plumbing became the norm 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. The creation of special water effects and the recycling of water were 2 things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

The Advantages of Interior Wall Water Features

Quicker healing is thought to be brought about by interior fountains as well. A number of sicknesses are thought to get better with their use, as such they are recommended by medical professionals and mental health therapists. The calming, melodious sound of flowing water is thought to help people with PTSD and acute insomnolence.

An indoor wall water element is thought to produce an overall feeling of wellness and security according to countless studies. The presence of water in our environment is essential to the existence of our species and our planet.

The transformative power of water has long been regarded as one of two essential elements used in the teachings of feng-shui. The central principle of feng-shui is that by harmonizing our interior environment we can attain peace and balance. Our homes must contain some sort of water element. The front of your home, including the entrance, is the best place to set up a fountain.

If you are searching for a water wall that best suits your families’ needs think about one of the many types available including a mounted waterfall, a stand-alone water feature or a custom-built fountain. Many reports state 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.