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Think of a fountain’s water as an analog for the local environment. If your patio features polished granite or your living room has laminate flooring, a fountain with a smooth flow fits right in. The Reflecting Towers Mirror Disappearing Fountain would fit right into an area filled with smooth textures and straight lines.

 

If your outdoor space is rough and naturalistic or your indoor space features multiple levels, consider a water fountain that breaks up the flow or even creates “rapids.” Our Multi-Tier Rock Pond Fountain is an example of a fountain that works well with tumbled stones or an overgrown English-style garden.

Make sure you know where the water goes! It’s common sense, but sometimes people get so enthralled with a fountain they forget to watch out for mist. Any water fountain adds more moisture to the surrounding air. In an indoor space, most people can arrange their furniture and decorations to make this a benefit instead of a hindrance. That moisture is welcome during dry parts of the year and is good for your plants – but you don’t want to shore loose papers nearby.

 

Note that we’re talking about a fine mist. Our professionally manufactured fountains never spill water where you don’t want it! A fountain’s size and design also determine the ambient moisture level. For example, our Tabletop Fountains are built to release next to no mist, so you can work on important papers while you enjoy the soothing look and sound of your water fountain.

 

This is another bit of common sense. In a big space, get a big fountain. In a tiny room, consider a modest tabletop fountain. This is especially important for businesses. Nothing ruins the ambience of a large restaurant than a too-tiny fountain in the foyer. Businesses with a lot of square footage aiming for high-end clientele should consider a custom water fountain.

 

Remember that a design space is one room or open area – it’s not always the entire property! Going back to the restaurant example, a small fountain that would look out of place in a large foyer can enhance an intimate alcove or maitre’d station.

 

Indoors our outdoors, different levels and angles make your space more interesting. Water fountains add movement and reflected light, so their height and design immediately stand out. It would be a pity to blunt that effect by having them follow the same lines as everything else in the room.

 

As an example, let’s contrast two of our Copper Wall Fountains. Our Victoria Falls fountain is ideal for breaking up vertical lines. Even though it flows vertically, its width lets it counter the narrowing effects lined wallpaper and tall ceilings have on many rooms. The Inspiration Falls fountain is thinner and taller; it complements a wide space by adding vertical lines and motion.

Some readers might take issue with these rules. They might ask, “What about Zen Gardens? They put rough and smooth textures together.” That’s true – and it’s why sometimes, the normal rules don’t apply. Your best bet is to go over them, consider the possibilities and see how you feel about several fountains. Once you’ve given it some thought your heart will be in the right place – and if you still want to break the rules, you’ll do it to your benefit.