Where did Fountains Come From?

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were simply meant to serve as functional elements. Water fountains were connected to a spring or aqueduct to provide drinkable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up until the 19th century, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water source, such as aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were not only utilized as a water source for drinking water, but also to adorn homes and celebrate the designer who created it. Roman fountains often depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. 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 illustrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains made 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. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity allowed fountains to deliver 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 enrich recreational and entertainment events.

What Makes Interior Wall Water Features Perfect for You

Faster recovery is thought to be brought about by interior water features as well. According to many doctors and therapists, patients are believed to recuperate more quickly when these are included in the treatment plan. PTSD patients as well as those suffering from severe sleeplessness are thought to feel better after hearing the soothing, gentle trickle of water.

Numerous reports show that having an indoor wall water feature can help you attain an increased sense of calm and overall safety. As humans we are naturally pulled by the sight and sound of water, both of which add to our well-being and the preservation of our eco-system.

One of the two essential components in the art of feng- shui, water is thought to have life-changing effects. The central tenet of feng-shui is that by harmonizing our interior environment we can attain peace and balance. Our homes need to include some sort of water element. A fountain should be situated close to your front door or entrance to be most effective.

Whatever you choose, whether a mounted waterfall, a free-standing water element, or a customized fountain, you can rest assured that your brand new water wall will be beneficial to you and your loved ones. Having a fountain in a main room seems to affect people’s state of mind, their happiness as well as their level of contentment according to some studies.