Contemporary Garden Decoration: Outdoor Fountains and their Beginnings

Pure practicality was the original purpose of fountains. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to supply 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 supply, such as aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to benefit from gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were not only used as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the designer who created it. The main materials used by the Romans to create their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly depicting animals or heroes. Throughout the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners incorporated fountains to create smaller depictions of the gardens of paradise. The fountains seen in the Gardens of Versailles were meant to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains built to mark the place of entry 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 introduction of unique water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

The Subtle Appeal of the Outdoor Wall Fountain

Wall elements are an ideal option if the space you inhabit is more modern in appearance. Stainless steel or glass are two of the materials used to make modern-day types which add a trendy element to your decor. Is your residence or business space in short supply? The best choice for you is a wall water fountain. Since they are hung on a wall you can save your precious real estate for something else. You may notice that many bustling workplace lobbies have fountains. Wall fountains are not restricted to indoor use, however. Fiberglass or resin wall water features can be installed outdoors. Enhance your garden, deck, or other outdoor space with a water fountain made of these water-resistant materials.

Wall fountains come in a bunch of varying styles covering the modern to the traditional and rustic. The type you choose for your space is dictated by your individual decoration preferences. A city dweller’s decoration ideas might call for polished glass whereas a mountaineer might want a more traditional material such as slate for a mountain lodge. Your personal decoration plans determine the material you select. Fountains are features which most certainly thrill folks who visit your home.