ACCENTS | WATER FEATURES
THE REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
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Pure water For centuries, people have been fascinated by the calmness and serenity achieved through the sounds and sights of running water. Water features inside the home can provide soothing and relaxing sounds and come in various styles ranging from simple to extravagant, depending on your taste. Some of these styles are from Eastern traditions and others are more modern water-fountain-type features that you can add into your home as an accent or focal point. Water elements can be quite
Water fountains are an attractive and relaxing element of décor.
beautiful and it isn’t difficult to understand why some people wish for a water feature at home. Dedicating a corner of a room to a water feature is a way to incorporate the peaceful sounds of water in your home. Available styles of water features include wall fountains with or without mirrors, floor fountains, bubble walls and panels, free standing or fountains mounted to a wall, and many other styles. Fountains can be made of glass and metals and are available in lighted varieties that can add a chic elegance to a room.
Many of the styles promise to be low maintenance and last for years to come, however the more extravagant features can be more costly. Simple fountains like free standing rock waterfalls can be added to your home for a lower price, yet can still provide the elements of relaxing sounds and serenity you might be looking for. These can be low maintenance and are affordable enough to update after a few years if you so desire. The maintenance involved with a water feature — whether simple or extravagant — is
something to consider. Homeowners must continue to monitor water levels and pump performance so that the feature lasts many years. The reasons you might want to consider a water feature are definitely for the aesthetic appeal they offer and, of course, the psychological effects of the sounds and sights of flowing water. The sound of flowing water is believed to relieve stress and anxiety, improve the quality of sleep, increase relaxation, aid in meditation, and help with concentration. p
