Modern Interior Water Feature Ideas for the Home

Creating an Interior Water Feature for the Home

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Water symbolizes the essence of following and rushing movement. When incorporated into the landscape of the garden it creates a striking and powerful statement. Transforming the garden with a water feature attachment of a water pump, is easy and effective. Introducing the element of water into the decorum of the home creates elegance and harmony. In the study of Feng Sui, water introduced into the home can facilitate balance and harmonize the energies in the home. The philosophy behind Feng Shui involves balancing the energies created through the environment and good qi. Good qi for the element of water in home is best achieved in the North, East or Southeast locations of the home.

If creating the balance in your home is as important as selecting the perfect indoor water feature then a compass to determine the North, South, East and West of your home is imperative. Once you have decided where the indoor water feature shall be place then you can determine what type of water feature will be right for your home. The size of the area space you intend to place the water feature is important to determine the size of the water feature. If you are working with a small area space that does not include the floor then perhaps a small water feature should be selected. The small water feature can be placed on a table or desk or even book shelves for maximum effect.

Choose from metal, ceramic or stone style water features that are an approximately six inches and three feet tall. These water features or fountains are known as desktop interior water fountains. When incorporating the area space of the floor then the best options it to go with a tall wall interior water fountain. There are many styles to choose from. Once connected and put in place, the interior water fountain adds beautiful and elegance to any room in the home. The wall style water feature is perfect for those seeking to make a dramatic impression in their home. Choose from a stone style wall or metal for a very dramatic look in you home.

Here are just some of the rooms in your home that could benefit from an indoor water fountain.