Where did Landscape Fountains Originate from?

The primary purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to supply them with drinking water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Used until the nineteenth century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their origin of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from gravity. Designers 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. Roman fountains often depicted images of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. To illustrate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. 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 made to mark the arrival points 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 replacing gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

The Rewards of Indoor Wall Water Features

In addition, convalescence is thought to go faster when indoor water features are used in treatment. Many physicians and mental health professionals consider these are a useful addition in treating a number of maladies. Patients with PTSD or insomnia, as well as other medical conditions, are thought to recover better with the soothing, delicate sounds of flowing water.

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

One of the two main elements in the art of feng- shui, water is considered to have life-changing effects. We need to reconcile our interior environment to attain balance and serenity according to the ancient philosophy of feng-shui. We should include the element of water somewhere in our living area. A fountain should be situated close to your front door or entrance to be most effective.

You and your loved ones will undoubtedly benefit from the inclusion of a water wall in your home, whether it be a wall mounted waterfall, a freestanding water feature or a customized one. Adding a fountain in a central room, according to some reports, seems to make people happier, more content, and calm than people who do not have one.