Contemporary Garden Decor: Outdoor Fountains and their Roots

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with drinking water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains operated using the force of gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a source of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Serving as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also generated clean, fresh drinking water. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to laud their positions by adding decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

The end of the 19th century saw the increase in usage of indoor plumbing to provide drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.

These days, fountains adorn public spaces and are used to recognize individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

What Makes Interior Wall Water Fountains Perfect for You

In addition, convalescence is thought to go faster when interior fountains are used in treatment. Many doctors and mental health professionals consider these are a helpful addition in healing a number of ailments. Even the most afflicted insomnia patient as well as those suffering from PTSD can benefit from the comforting, melodic sound of water.

A feeling of safety and well-being is heightened, according to research, when you add an wall fountain in your home. The presence of water in our environment is vital to the continuation of our species and our planet.

One of the two vital elements in the art of feng- shui, water is considered to have life-changing effects. We must harmonize our internal environment to attain balance and serenity according to the ancient philosophy of feng-shui. We should include the element of water somewhere in our home. The front of your home, including the entryway, is the best place to install a fountain.

You and your loved ones will no doubt benefit from the inclusion of a water wall in your home, whether it be a wall mounted waterfall, a freestanding water feature or a customized one. Many reports state that a fountain located in a central living area makes people more cheerful, contented, and relaxed than those who do not have a fountain in the house.