Where did Landscape Fountains Begin?

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were simply there to serve as functional elements. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with potable water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water source, such as aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to benefit from gravity which fed the fountains. Artists thought of fountains as amazing additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to provide clean water and celebrate the designer responsible for building it. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. To depict the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. Fountains played a significant role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exercise his power over nature. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries manufactured baroque decorative fountains to exalt the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the location where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

The end of the nineteenth century saw the increase in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to strictly decorative elements. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.

Modern-day fountains serve mostly as decoration for open spaces, to honor individuals or events, and compliment entertainment and recreational events.

The Understated Appeal of the Outdoor Wall Fountain

A wall fountain can contribute a great deal of beauty, even to modern living areas. If you wish to accentuate your modern-day decor, think about adding one made of stainless steel or glass. Is the floor space in your home or business scarce? The best alternative for you is putting in a wall water fountain. You can save your precious space by installing one on a wall. You may notice that many hectic business lobbies have fountains. Wall fountains can be set up on the outside as well. Look into using fiberglass or resin for your outdoor wall water feature. Spruce up your veranda, courtyard, or other exterior areas with a water fountain made of these weather-proof materials.

Wall fountains can be made in a wide array of different styles ranging from contemporary to classic and provincial. The type you select for your space is dictated by personal design preferences. A city dweller’s decoration ideas might call for polished glass whereas a mountaineer might choose a more traditional material such as slate for a mountain lodge. The material you choose depends solely on your design ideas. Fountains are features which no doubt delight people who visit your home.