The Rewards of Indoor Wall Water Features

In addition, convalescence is thought to go faster when interior fountains are used in therapy. A number of illnesses are thought to get better with their use, as such they are recommended by physicians and mental health therapists. PTSD patients as well as those struggling with severe sleeplessness are thought to feel better after hearing the calming, gentle trickle of water.

An interior wall water element is thought to produce an overall feeling of wellness and security according to countless studies. The presence of water in our environment is essential to the existence of our species and our planet.

Feng-shui is an ancient school of thought which claims that water is one of two fundamental components in our lives which has the capacity to transform us. We need to reconcile our interior surroundings to attain balance and serenity according to the ancient art of feng-shui. It is essential to add a water element somewhere in our homes. A fountain should be situated close to your front door or entrance to be most effective.

Whatever you decide on, whether a mounted waterfall, a free-standing water feature, or a customized fountain, you can be certain that your brand new water wall will be beneficial to you and your loved ones. Having a fountain in a central room seems to influence people’s state of mind, their happiness as well as their level of contentment according to some studies.

The Genesis Of Fountains

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were simply there to serve as functional elements. Inhabitants of urban areas, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash, which meant that fountains had to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water supply, such as aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and celebrate the designer. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often utilized by Romans to decorate their fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic the gardens of paradise. Fountains enjoyed a considerable 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 created baroque decorative fountains to glorify the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the location where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

Since indoor plumbing became the standard of the day for fresh, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely ornamental. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity allowed fountains to provide recycled water into living spaces as well as create special water effects.

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