Four Ways to Decide Where Your Indoor Fountain Goes

So you want an indoor fountain but you aren’t sure where to put it. How do you decide on just the right spot? Naturally, the size of different rooms in your house will immediately suggest some locations, but to help narrow it down further, here are four ways to decide how to place your indoor water fountain in just the right place.

Color: If you really like one particular indoor fountain, take a look at its color. What room in your home uses the same color, or a complimentary color? This approach works best for indoor fountains that use bold color schemes. Examples include red terracotta, black lacquer and copper, as well as some painted indoor wall fountains. Fountains that are white, off-white or gray will work in almost any space. Naturally, you can always repaint and redress a room to fit your indoor fountain, too.

Public and Private Space: What parts of the house do expect your guests to visit and why? Most people get indoor fountains to share their soothing sounds and appearance with friends. If you’re one of them, you’ll want to set your indoor fountain up in a living room or other central location. In an office, the foyer is the perfect place, since this exposes the fountain to the public and does something interesting with a place that’s often a bit on the boring side.

Of course, sometimes you’ll enjoy a water fountain as a private indulgence: a way to mark your personal sanctuary. That’s fine too. Many people prefer indoor tabletop fountains for this purpose, in a bedroom, office or study.

Sight Lines: Naturally, you’ll want to get a good look at your indoor fountain. Avoid locations where a pillar or wall would cut off part of the view, and make sure that common seating areas let you view the water fountain. A good sight line also includes enough distance to see the whole indoor fountain at a glance, as well as the ability to “tune it out” when you want to do some reading or watch TV. An indoor fountain is a fantastic addition to your décor.

Style: Finally, pick a room where you’re prepared to match the style to the fountain. If you’re a fan of an antique heavy style, a classically inspired indoor fountain fits nicely. Water buckets and other rustic styles go well with “shabby chic” interiors. Asian Zen garden style indoor fountains are perhaps the most flexible, since they work well with modern styles thanks to a shared minimalist approach to décor.

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