Modern Garden Decor: Outdoor Fountains and their Roots

Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. Inhabitants of urban areas, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash, which meant that fountains needed to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Used until the nineteenth century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their source of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from gravity. Serving as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also generated clean, fresh drinking water. 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. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to laud their positions by adding decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Indoor plumbing became the key source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby restricting 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 amazing water displays.

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

Wall Water Fountains: An Amazing Sight

A wall fountain can contribute a great deal of beauty, even to modern living areas. If you want to enhance your modern-day decor, look into adding one made of stainless steel or glass. Is your home or office space in short supply? The perfect option for you is putting in a wall water fountain. Since they are mounted on a wall you can save your invaluable real estate for something else. Busy entryways in commercial buildings are often adorned with one of these types of fountains. Wall fountains can be set up outside as well. Fiberglass and resin are ideal materials to use for outdoor wall water features. Use water fountains made of these waterproof materials to liven up your courtyard, deck, or other outdoor space.

Wall fountains come in a variety of differing styles covering the modern to the traditional and rustic. The type most appropriate for your living space depends only on your personal decoration ideas. The components used to decorate a mountain lodge differ from that needed to embellish a high-rise apartment, the former perhaps requiring slate and the latter better served with sleek glass. You can select the material most suitable to your needs. Fountains are features which no doubt delight people who visit your home.