Wall Fountains Guide

Tabletop fountains are ideal for those of us who would love to bring home a fountain but find our homes lacking in space. The variety available is mind boggling. You can get contemporary designs to classical and traditional styles that can bring your bedside table, credenza, bookshelf, desktop or your office table into focus. They can be made from materials like ceramic, glass, stone, slate, wood and metal. Their small size makes them easily portable, so if you plan to relax in your living room, you can carry it along to soothe and calm you.

The best news is the price of these fountains. For much less than a couple of hundred dollars, you will have a stunning piece of art that can be placed either on your dining table or a corner table in your living room. Most of these come with illumination that creates a soothing romantic atmosphere to make your evenings unforgettable. You can invite friends and family to see your fountain and they will be surprised at how petite yet attractive tabletop fountains can be.

Tabletop fountains are easy to install and maintain as most of them are preassembled, you just have to fill it with water, plug in the cord and then sit back and relax, listening to the calming sounds made by the fountain. Fountains that are placed indoors offer multiple benefits- they help us stay calm which aids those who suffer from hypertension and they also humidify the atmosphere.

If you do not fancy a noisy humidifier, you can always consider using an indoor fountain of your choice. Just take care to ensure that the pump is noiseless as you would not want a noisy pump that drowns the calming sounds of the gurgling water. Fountains release negative ions that take away the harmful effects of the positive ions that are released by household appliances. You can also use aromatic candles and oils in combination with these fountains. That will not only add to the visual beauty of your home but keep it sounding and smelling wonderful as well. There are Feng Shui fountains that are purported to bring in abundant wealth, happiness and prosperity if placed in the particular direction.

While using tabletop fountains, take precautions as water accidents such as spillage, splashing and condensation may create unnecessary problems such as mildew. Place it on a ceramic tile or other protective materials that will keep your table top safe. Do check the water level periodically as water may be lost due to evaporation. You would risk damaging the pump if the water level gets low. Distilled water is often recommended as it does not form mineral deposits which may occur if unfiltered tap water is used.

There are chemicals available that can help prevent mineral deposit build up while keeping the water fresher for longer periods. Buy a pump that comes with an adjustable flow control and opt for a fountain with illumination. So when you think about fountains, do not imagine that all of them are big in size. There are many equally stunning  that are economical and easy to maintain.

Interior designers often have to create exclusive interiors for the homes of top CEOs, captains of the Industry or top leaders. One way is by adding a custom wall fountain to the décor. By adding a custom wall fountain, you are basically creating a new mold for your water feature, one that has never been created before. Creation of a custom wall fountain is a multi step process. In this process the team of engineers will work with you at every step of the way starting with gathering details and making suggestions to the quote process, construction of the fountain to delivery and set-up, if needed. Custom wall fountains can get much more expensive than the standard wall fountains. So, your decision to consider a custom fountain is very important. Custom wall fountains can feature any color or artwork you like. Custom wall fountains are very popular with architects, interior designers and home owners. Whether it is for commercial use or home use custom wall fountains bring a work of art into your life. By opting for custom fountain you can create your very own unique piece of wall fountain. There are few things to consider for your custom fountain.

1. You should first of all consider the space available with you. For creating a custom wall fountain one should know the exact height and width of the wall to work with.

2. The type of decorating style or look you currently have in your home or office plays an important factor in deciding what type of custom wall fountain would be best suited for you. Copper and steel are popular choices for the frame of your fountain. Copper creates a traditional look and steel produces a more contemporary look. The frame can also be powder coated to get any color of your choice. You have also many options to decide the face of your custom wall fountain such as, glass or mirror, colored glass or colored mirror, smooth glass or rippled glass, different varieties of  slate, stainless steel or copper screen.  

3. All custom wall fountains have the option to add an auto fill and drain system. It eliminates the need to add water manually.  

4. Most of the standard wall mounted fountains come with lights. Creating a custom wall fountain gives you the opportunity to do virtually anything with the lighting type, effect and color.

5. If you want a logo on your fountain, you have many options available here as well. You can select an etched logo, engraved logo, masked logo or vinyl logo depending on the material of your fountain. 

Businesses can also benefit from custom water features in many ways. Hotels, spas, salons and resorts with their own custom wall fountain exude an elegant and successful image. The stream of water gives off a sense of prosperity, and its allure can be used to promote interest in your product or company. In retail applications, a custom wall fountain creates a positive brand image in the mind of your customer and draws the customer’s eye to your products. The presence of the wall mounted fountain creates a relaxing ambience that gets your customers in the mood to buy. Interested! Join hundreds of other home owners who have installed a custom wall fountain. Call Soothing Walls today!