No one can deny the soothing effect the sound of water gently flowing over rock or stone through a mountain stream has on most human beings. Unfortunately for most of us, we do not live near a mountain stream and miss out on this soothing pleasure. However, it is possible to easily recreate the sight and sound of cascading water in any home environment. This can be done with the installation of elaborate water fountains and waterfalls in an outdoor garden setting or even with just a relatively inexpensive tabletop fountain placed in a remote corner of a room.
The great thing about the tabletop versions of a water fountain is the fact that they can be placed almost anywhere in a home. Installation is a snap since most of these units are self contained and need only be plugged in to a nearby electrical receptacle to operate. Maintenance is also quite simple as the unit requires an initial filling with water that continually circulates and then needs an occasional replenishment due to evaporation.
I am sure you have noticed that many hotels and office buildings have some type of water feature in their lobby area to provide a unique experience when you first enter the building. You can create the same effect if you have an entry hall that needs a little flair by adding a tabletop fountain and a few plants to greet your visitors. This is sure to make a positive impression with the sounds of water trickling through a quaint water feature.
Tabletop fountains easily prove to be a cost-effective addition to any home. The calming, stress reducing effect these fountains have on the persons living in and visiting the home is well worth the small monetary investment to purchase the fountain. In addition to the small initial cost, the few on-going expenses these fountains incur can easily be absorbed into the most modest of budgets.. If you love a garden but are unable to provide the outdoor space to create one, a small water fountain can be a great starter feature in an indoor garden and will also help improve the condition of any indoor plants you may choose to place it near.
Another of the other great benefits of water features in the home, in addition to the soothing atmosphere they create, include the reduction of airborne allergens. The movement of the water creates negative ionization which helps to remove the allergens that tend to accumulate in enclosed spaces. So you not only improve the feel of your home but you can also help improve the air quality as well.
A tabletop fountain can be purchased in many different sizes, shapes, styles and materials and needs only close proximity to an electrical outlet to be installed. With the ease of installation and such a large selection of models available, any homeowner should easily be able to purchase a unit that will perfectly match any style decor and budget. Once you spend a few days relaxing to the sounds of your new water feature, you will wonder how you ever got along without such a simple and inexpensive amenity in your home.
