Where did Large Outdoor Fountains Begin?

The primary purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. Inhabitants of urban areas, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains needed to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Used until the 19th 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. Fountains were not only utilized as a water source for drinking water, but also to adorn homes and celebrate the designer who created it. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often times used by Romans to beautify their fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic the gardens of paradise. To show his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to extol their positions by adding decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

The end of the nineteenth century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. Amazing water effects and recycled water were made possible by switching the force of gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

The Wide Array of Outdoor Fountains

A dramatic impact is produced when a spouting fountain sends a shooting stream of water high into the air. Large, existing ponds can have one of these built-in without much trouble. Parks and historical mansions often have one these fountains.

Outdoor water features come in a variety of shapes and sizes, one of which is a chic wall fountain. Even with a small backyard, it is possible to add one of these water features. Wall fountains make an understated impression, contrary to the big effect produced by spouting fountains. In this straightforward process, water is ejected from a little spout, flows down a beautifully textured wall, before being collected at the bottom and returned to the top once again.

Dependent on the design you have chosen for the garden, you could consider a themed fountain. In a rustic themed bungalow or yard, a traditional styled statue for your fountain could include cherubs holding the spout. Contemporary gardens, on the other hand, benefit from something more adventurous. Deciding what to do is completely in your hands.

The primary quality of a multi-tiered fountain is that water flows from a variety of different levels. Water flowing down multiple levels of this water feature is the main characteristic of a cascading fountain.

The space necessary for an outdoor fountain can be vast, therefore, a better alternative is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. Due to the fact that the reservoirs required for these kinds of fountains are hidden below the ground, you can make the most of the room at your disposal.

If you seek a feeling of serenity and calmness, install a Japanese fountain as these are thought to bring about such sensations. Bamboo sticks are used in this type of fountain to expel the water. The cycle of water flowing into a rustic-styled recipient or a molded stone repeats itself again and again.

Glass fountains make up a different category of fountain. Featuring shaped metalwork, trellis-style fountains of this type have a more traditional feel. Water features of this kind are an excellent alternative for gardens with many sharp edges along with contemporary forms and design. The water produces a dazzling effect when it runs down the surface of the glass. Some fountains also include colorful LED lights to shine onto the sheets of glass as water streams downwards. Often made of imitation rock, stone waterfall fountains have water slowly trickling down its surface.

A large rock drilled with holes which then has tubes inserted into it is what differentiates a bubbling rock fountain. Low pressure is used to spout out the water which then bubbles and gurgles at the top. Water then streams as a slow trickle down the sides of the rock to its base. Gardens with limited space are good places to include this style of fountain. To ensure that water is not sprayed around if it starts to get windy, this kind of fountain is the best choice since it only uses low pressure to move water.

Powered by sunlight, solar fountains are becoming rapidly trendy. The reasons for this are diverse, from the absence of wires and the reduced complexities to the lower power bills and the beneficial impact on our environment. You will not have to concede on style since there is a wide range of designs to choose from in outdoor solar-powered fountains.

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