Water Features - Water Fountain Designs
About Water Fountain Designs
Introduction
| Water fountains bring your outdoor garden, or indoor living space, to life. The beauty of a sculpture combined with the natural feel of a waterfall creates an attractive feature for any home, business or outdoor space. Beyond the aesthetic benefit comes the psychological benefit. It has been proven that the sound of water trickling and splashing can calm anyone’s nerves and set a peaceful mind. |
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There are several water fountain designs to choose from depending on your taste, amount of space available, the style of that space, and your budget. The main designs to choose from are the floor fountain, wall fountain, tabletop or desktop fountain or furniture fountain. These can be used indoors or outdoors and some even for both. There is no doubt that either of these designs will add beauty and style to any area. Listed below are the different designs along with a brief explanation.
Floor Fountains
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As the name suggests, these water fountains stand tall from the floor and appear elegant and balanced. Many resemble the architecture of the classic ages of Europe. Some are made from molded fiberglass and some from cast alabastrite. Whatever the material, they are very durable lasting for years and years and they have a gorgeous natural finish making them look like real stone, although they are light weight. Floor fountains may be designed and meticulously hand crafted by a master artisan, larger projects probably would be computer aided. The bottom line is they make stunning water fountains and fill the environment with relaxing waterfall sounds. |
Wall Fountains
Wall fountains are used when space is limited or when a focal point is needed indoors, be it a house or office. They make wonderful eye-catching centerpieces for any room and add that soothing benefit too. Wall fountains are made from fiberglass, copper, cast stone, or sandstone finish and give a contemporary look.
Placing a wall fountain feature in a company for example gives the business a feel of prosperity, entices clients to enter, and puts them in a good mood which encourages them to spend money. |
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Tabletop or Desktop Fountains
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Tabletop water fountains are the classification usually used for fountains over 11 inches in width and length. These fountains are compact, convenient and can be placed on any table surface to give a unique appeal. They are made from a wide variety of materials such as copper, slate, stone, resin, acrylic and ceramic. Tabletop fountains can fit any budget and make a great present. |
Fountain Furniture
| For a unique piece of art in any interior design project, fountain furniture does the job. Fountain furniture combines water sculptures with functional furniture that can be used in the home or office. A popular item is the dining table where you can have your waterfall in the center trickling from an elevated part and running along the table’s length amongst some creatively assorted pebbles. If these options still don’t suit your taste, then your best bet is to have a water fountain custom made to fit the design you have in mind. Professional will work closely by you to ensure you have the right fountain design, in the right place, and at a suitable budget. |
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