Benefits of Water Fountains
- Stress Relief and Meditation
- Décor for Interior or Exterior Spaces
- Natural Humidity
- Masking Unpleasant Sounds
- Pet Drinking Source
When you choose to add a water fountain to your home, office, yard, or garden, you are receiving all of these benefits even if you only chose to get a fountain for one of them.
Stress Relief and Meditation
The sound of running water has shown, again and again, to help people relax and melt away the stress that accumulates in our daily lives. It’s a very soothing sound, and can help you achieve feelings of inner peace and calm. If you’re selecting a water fountain for this reason, look for one that has a soft sound that is not overbearing. Hard, loud splatters will only distract you from your goal of serenity. Look for a fountain that has a nice even flow of water that has the shortest distance to fall from the spout to the basin. Most fountains have adjustable pumps, which allow you to increase or decrease the water flow. Doing so will give you some control over the water sound.
Décor for Interior or Exterior Spaces
Perhaps you’ve had a large empty space on a wall in your home for a while now, and have been unsure of what to put there. You’ve already got enough framed art, knickknack shelves, and other wall hanging decorations. Water fountains can help give a focal point to your room – a beautiful place that people will be drawn to when they enter. People tend to gather around natural bodies of water, and the same applies for fountains. Water fountains can be used for decorative purposes in any setting, including:
Gardens – a stunning water feature in your garden can make it seem suddenly complete. It adds a sense of balance to any outdoor area.
Foyers – fountains are a wonderful way to greet guests and make them feel welcome.
Living Areas – water fountains add balance and fill empty spaces, as well as creating a centered gathering place for friends and family as they enjoy the water sounds.
Offices – water fountains will instantly put waiting clients, patients and customers at ease.
Natural Humidity
Fountains can help add moisture to any room, which is particularly helpful in dry climates and during the winter months. Instead of the hum of an electric humidifier, you’ll enjoy the relaxing sounds of flowing water. Unlike ordinary humidifiers, fountains do not contribute to the growth of mold and mildew. They can help revitalize your plants, which often become dried out due to heat and air conditioning units. Even a small amount of moisture in the air can bring you relief from dry eyes, skin, and hair as well as allergies caused by dry air.
Mask Unpleasant Noises
The sounds of traffic, noisy neighbors, televisions and ringing phones can be bothersome to people who are trying to achieve a quiet, relaxing space. Some people choose to purchase white noise generators, which can be costly and bulky, but there’s a better option – water fountains. The calming sounds of streaming water help to mask all these noises, while beautifying any room they’re placed in. Fountains are particularly helpful in bedrooms to help you fall asleep, and in waiting areas where people would otherwise be distracted by noises on the street and within the office. Fountains help to create a pleasant environment where people’s anxiety and stress will seem as though it is melting away.
Pet Drinking Source
Every pet owner has, at some point, found their dog or cat drinking from a leaky faucet, the garden hose, or even the toilet. Animals love flowing water, so why not give them a recirculating fountain to drink from? Then you can serve two purposes with one purchase. Recirculation keeps the water fresh and oxygenated, which makes it more interesting to pets who are usually drinking stale, stagnant water. Floor fountains are particularly convenient for this purpose – just make extra sure that you keep the fountain clean and free of algae and bacteria. This requires frequently changing the water, cleaning it thoroughly, and regularly cleaning the pump of debris that can accumulate from pet dander. Do not use water treatments in fountains that pets will be drinking from unless they specifically say that they are safe for pets, plants, and wildlife.