The Charm of Wall Water Fountains

A wall fountain can contribute a great deal of beauty, even to today's living areas. They can also add an element of elegance to your decor since they are also available in modern-day materials including glass and stainless steel. Is the floor space in your residence or business scarce? A wall water fountain is probably the best solution for you. Since they are installed on a wall, these features do not take up precious space. You may notice that many bustling office lobbies have fountains. Interior spaces are not the only places to display a wall fountain, however. Consider using fiberglass or resin for your outdoor wall water feature. Enliven your yard, porch, or other outdoor space with a water fountain made of these water-resistant materials.

Wall fountains can be found in a variety of unique styles, ranging from ultra-sleek to traditional and rustic. The type most suitable for your living space depends entirely on your personal decoration ideas. A city dweller’s decor ideas might call for polished glass whereas a mountaineer might want a more traditional material such as slate for a mountain lodge. It is up to you to select the best material for you. No doubt however, fountains are sure to add to your quality of life and impress your guests.

Where did Large Garden Fountains Originate from?

From the onset, outdoor fountains were soley there to serve as functional elements. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, from aqueducts or springs in the vicinity. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water source, such as aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Acting as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also supplied clean, fresh drinking water. Roman fountains often depicted images of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens 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.

Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

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