You don't really need to have a degree in interior design to be able to choose the right fountain for your home, but if you're planning to do some minor renovations and is thinking of incorporating a new item or feature then it will definitely help if you will do a little research on what you want and be guided accordingly.
One wonderful feature that you may want to consider placing in your house are fountains which will definitely add that earthy appeal primary because of the use of the element, water that makes these things give off that certain appeal.
And isn't the sight and the gentle sound of flowing water soothing and relaxing to the senses? Depending also on the kind that you are going to acquire, they basically require low maintenance and can be cleaned without exerting so much time and energy.
A fountain comes in different types depending on the flow of the water, its location and position and even on the types of basins that will be used.
To be specific, there are actually two general types of fountains: an indoor fountain (usually made up of delicate materials such as wood, small, smooth rocks, bamboo) and an outdoor fountain (usually bulkier and heavier in size and weight and are made up of concrete and even marble materials that can be suitable for varying weather conditions).
Below are five different types of fountains that may help you make your decision on the kind that you would love to have as added decorative pieces in your home: - Wall Fountain, as the name suggests, this kind of fountain is mounted on the wall or any solid, upright surface.
Also referred to as freestanding fountains, wall fountains make water flow over varied surfaces of slabs of stone, concrete or even metal or on basins where the water overflows from one into another.
They are suitable for indoors and outdoors.
Water Fountains - Water Fountains come in five interesting varieties namely Static Fountain (the height of the water being spouted does not change), Animated Fountain (the water changes in height or in patter over a pre-set time), Downpour Fountain (the water moves in a downward direction), Musical Water Fountain (the water changes in height and spray patterns and the lights changes in color or intensity and both happen in accordance to the music) and Float Fountain (basically perfect for those who have ponds in their homes since this type literally floats along water surfaces).
Garden Fountain - Courtyard fountains or garden fountains are suited for the outdoor setting since the water tends to burst stronger (and no one would wish to have the inside part of their house wet and slippery).
It's made up of materials like granite, resin-coated faux rock, and stone-like composites and even sometimes wood that can withstand outdoor conditions for a long period of time.
Floor Fountain - Giving general considerations on its height, weight and size, floor fountains are really intended to be placed on the ground and are used to attract an attention to a seemingly empty and boring room or past of the house.
This fountain aims to be the focal point in a room where it will be placed.
Tabletop Fountain - Normally the smallest among all the types of fountains, tabletop fountains are placed on tables, credenzas, desks and counters.
They are easy to move around and are space savers so this type is ideal for those small houses or even for those who are renting a room and would wish to have a certain fountain to adorn their place.
Now, the decisions are all yours.
Whether you have a spacious house or a medium-sized one, a yard or no yard at all, you have a good number of choices to pick from.
Just remember that some fountains can be made suitable for indoor or outdoor display depending on the availability of space.
Well, you could even put one inside the bathroom! The major point here is that the type of fountain that you will choose will compliment the already existing design or appeal of the room or place where you want to put it.
Even more, the fountain will increase the overall appeal of the place!