Where did Fountains Come From?

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were soley there to serve as functional elements. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to supply drinkable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water supply, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Acting as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also provided clean, fresh drinking water. The main materials used by the Romans to create their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly illustrating animals or heroes. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic the gardens of paradise. The fountains seen in the Gardens of Versailles were supposed to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to laud their positions by adding beautiful baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into 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 decorative. The creation of unique water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

Decorating city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the purposes of modern-day fountains.

The Subtle Charm of the Garden Wall Fountain

A wall fountain can contribute a great deal of charm, even to modern living areas. Stainless steel or glass are two of the materials used to make modern-day types which add a trendy element to your interior design. Is the floor space in your home or business scarce? A wall water fountain is most likely the best option for you. You can save your limited space by hanging one on a wall. These sorts of fountains are particularly prevalent in bustling office buildings. You can also install wall fountains outdoors. Exterior wall water features can be made of fiberglass or resin. Spruce up your patio, courtyard, or other exterior areas with a water fountain made of these weather-proof materials.

Wall fountains can be manufactured in a variety of different looks ranging from contemporary to classic and provincial. The type you pick for your space is dictated by individual decoration preferences. A city dweller’s decoration ideas might call for polished glass whereas a mountaineer might choose a more traditional material such as slate for a mountain lodge. You can choose the material most suitable to your needs. Fountains are features which most certainly delight people who visit your home.