When people remodel or redecorate a room it is usually because
they want to take their home design in a new direction. They want to
change the way a room has looked for the past few years and turn it into
something new.
More
and more interior designers and DIY remodelers are adding water
fountains to their design. Beautiful floor fountains make a dramatic
statement with their classic waterfall sound and shimmering light
bouncing off the cascading water.
You too, could add a decorative
flair to your home in the form of water fountain. Floor standing
fountains add beauty and elegance to a home, indoors and outdoors as
decorative pieces or works of art. They are ideally suited to almost any
room as well as decks, gardens, patios or courtyards.
Floor
fountains come in all shapes and sizes from small bubbling fountains
that are discrete to large impressive fountains that recycle water at a
staggering 20 gallons per minute. This type of fountain is found in
shopping malls and foyers of large corporations and is not suited for
the home.
Look for a floor fountain that will be impressive
standing on the floor with enough height to reach at least half way to
the ceiling. Many classic designs take center stage and will take up
valuable space indoors, these designs are better for a patio.
The
fountains design needs to enhance the room without taking up too much
space. A great many of the floor standing fountains will fit snugly next
to a wall without intruding into the living area.
Floor standing
fountains are made from a variety of materials including slate, copper,
stone, stainless steel, glass, and much more, the challenge is finding
the right fountain for our home. The material you chose will depend on
your own personal tastes, the decor of your home, your budget and how
heavy you want the fountain to be.
Where a floor fountain is
placed has a lot to do with how often it should be cleaned. Indoor floor
standing fountains usually require less maintenance than their outdoor
counterparts do.
Floor standing fountains require very little
installation, which is one of their attractions. Many people believe a
water source is needed and is one of the reasons they do not pursue
installing a fountain.
Water fountains do not need an external
water source to function. The water is contained in a reservoir in the
base of the fountain and is recycled with the use of an electric pump.
The
only utility that needs to be supplied is power. When planning for your
water fountain, you will need to have a GFI electrical outlet to power
the pump. If you need to have an outlet installed, consider positioning
it behind the fountain to hide the power cable.
Floor mounted
fountains will usually arrive at your home in kit form. Assembly is an
easy task and will be completed in an hour or less.
One of the nicest things about a floor fountain is it can be moved to a new location simply by unplugging from the power outlet.
To summarize,
- Choose the area you want to install your fountain
- Estimate the size of the fountain based on the location
- Decide which material(s) will suit your decor
- Select the floor standing fountain of your choice
- Assemble and sit back, relax and enjoy.
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