The Origins Of Garden Fountains

The central purpose of a fountain was originally strictly functional. 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. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains functioned using the force of gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a supply of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and memorialize the designer. The main components used by the Romans to build their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly illustrating animals or heroes. To illustrate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to laud their positions by including decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity enabled fountains to deliver recycled water into living spaces as well as create special water effects.

Modern-day fountains function mostly as decoration for community spaces, to honor individuals or events, and enhance entertainment and recreational events.

Exterior Wall Fountains: The Many Designs Available

Mounted and free-standing fountains are readily available on the market. You can hang a mounted wall fountain because they are little and self-contained. Normally made of resin (to resemble stone) or fiber glass, these types of fountains are lightweight and easy to hang. In large stand-alone fountains, otherwise known as wall fountains, the basin is located on the ground with the flat side positioned against a wall. There are no weight constraints on these sorts of cast stone water features.

Landscape professionals often propose a customized fountain for a brand new or existing wall. The basin and all the required plumbing are best installed by a qualified mason. A fountain mask or a spout also needs to be integrated into the wall. Custom-built wall fountains contribute to a unified appearance because they become part of the landscape rather than look like a later addition.

Interior Wall Water Fountains Can Help You

The sounds produced by indoor water features are also thought to increase the pace of recovery. They are thought to be a positive part of treating a variety of ailments according to many medical professionals and mental health providers. Even the most stricken insomnia patient as well as anyone suffering from PTSD can benefit from the calming, melodic sound of water.

An interior wall water element is believed to create an overall sense of well-being and security according to numerous studies. As humans we are naturally pulled by the sight and sound of water, both of which contribute to our well-being and the conservation of our environment.

One of the two main elements in the art of feng- shui, water is thought to have life-changing effects. Harmonizing our inner environment so that it promotes serenity and peace is one of the central beliefs in feng-shui. We should include the element of water somewhere in our living area. The front of your home, including the entryway, is the best place to set up a fountain.

If you are looking for a water wall that best suits your families’ needs think about one of the many types available including a mounted waterfall, a stand-alone water feature or a custom-built fountain. Placing a fountain in a main room, according to some reports, seems to make people happier, more content, and calm than people who do not have one.