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Mini Moonshadow Tabletop Fountain Perfect Choice for Small Spaces

Fountains have become a popular addition to many homes and offices today. Not only do they provide an element of beauty, but they can also add a soothing effect that can help to relieve the stress of modern life. There are many different types of fountains available on the market today; some of which are designed to be hung on a wall, positioned on the floor or even featured in an outdoor living space. A tabletop fountain is a perfect choice if you would like to enjoy the benefits of a fountain in your home or office, but do not have a lot of space and need a fountain that is capable of fitting onto a desktop or tabletop.

The Mini Moonshadow Tabletop Fountain offers a tranquil backdrop, giving you the sense of a gentle rain falling in the woods. The curved metal design of the fountain features a myriad of apertures through which the water flows down into the stunning hanging slate panel set above a base of polished river stones. The waterfall ends into a tranquil pool of water.

Be aware that the slate from which this fountain is designed is a completely natural material, meaning that variations in color, size and texture are completely natural; ensuring that every fountain is completely unique and different.

The fountain comes complete with a light, river rocks and recirculating electric pump. A six month limited manufacturer warranty is provided with the fountain. The fountain takes only ten minutes to install, allowing you to immediately begin enjoying the soothing sounds and sights of your fountain. Whether you are looking for a fountain to add peace and tranquility to your home or office, the Mini Moonshadow Tabletop Fountain is a choice that will serve you well over the years.

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Deep Creek Falls 4 Stone Wall Fountain-The Ideal Choice

Looking for a natural indoor wall fountain to bring the peace of the outdoors indoors? Look no further than the Deep Creek Falls 4 Stone Wall Fountain. No matter what the setting, this fountain is certain to take center stage. The face of the fountain features halogen lighting to bring out the gorgeous combination of polished river rocks and natural slate along a stunning pebble beach tray. You have the option of choosing between the squared edges of the tray and hood for a traditional look or the rounded edge look, newly available, for a more contemporary look. You can also choose how you would like the face of your fountain to appear.

The copper hood and tray is finished with a decorative design and then topped off with a high quality coating, allowing you to be sure of many years of enjoyment. A natural milled finish completes the stainless steel hood and tray.

A new alternative is the Feather Stone slate; made of a slate veneers that weighs significantly less than the solid slate option. If you are looking for fountain that will be easy to install and yet offer the same high quality standards, this is certainly a good option to consider.

When buying this fountain, you can also take advantage of Red Carpet Service, meaning the fountain will be delivered to your home or office, installed and the packaging taken away. With just a minimal amount of effort, you can enjoy complete installation. The full package includes a recirculating electric pump, polished river rocks, pebble beach splash guard tray, water tight tray liner and lights with dimmer control.

There are no worries about difficulty of installation with this fountain as it is shipped with an EZ installation bracket as well as a step-by-step installation and maintenance DVD.

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Montpelier Slate Floor Fountain Brings Nature Indoors

If you love nature but just cannot seem to get outdoors to enjoy it as much as you would like, the Montpelier Slate Floor Fountain is a great way to bring the great outdoors indoors and enjoy all of the elements that Mother Nature has to offer. The fountain is constructed of copper and natural slate; providing a beauty that is optimized by the soothing sounds of trickling water. All of the elements that you love most about nature can be enjoyed in this fountain, including natural materials and the soothing sound of flowing water. If you have felt yourself feeling stressed out and want to get back to the basics, this indoor floor fountain will allow you to do just that while creating an oasis of tranquility and calm right in your home or office.

The fountain features a variety of benefits to make it as easy to use and enjoy as possible, including an on and off line switch and assembly that takes place in just minutes. In addition there is a detachable splash guard as well as an adjustable recirculating electric pump so that you can easily control the sound of the fountain as well as the water flow. An extra bulb is also provided with the fountain for the light that is featured in the design to dramatize and highlight the design of the fountain.

The Montpelier Fountain is designed to stand on the floor and can easily be positioned in any room within your home or office. Be aware that the fountain is not designed for use outdoors. Easily assembled in just moments, you will be able to enjoy your fountain within almost no time after removing it from the packaging. Now you can bring the outdoors indoors and enjoy all that nature has to offer.

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Grande Stainless Steel and Silver Mirror Floor Fountain Defines Elegance

While many of the fountains available on the market today are designed to be fitted onto the wall, if you are looking for something that is a bit different while still offering complete elegance for a contemporary setting, this is the stainless steel floor  fountain to consider. The Grande Brushed Stainless Steel and Silver Mirror Floor Fountain offers you the ability to add a stunning water feature complete with a contemporary design. Water flows down a sleek glass panel to a brushed stainless steel tray. The stainless steel frame has been artistically paired with a silver mirror sheet to create a waterfall that shimmers and shines with every reflection of light. A glass panel has been rear mounted so that the fountain can be clearly viewed.

While the fountain makes a beautiful addition indoors, it is also fully functional outdoors as well. When using in a garden, the basin is capable of being buried into the ground in order to create a waterfall effect flowing alongside your flowerbed. If you would like to feature the fountain in your place of business, you can also have your company logo added for an additional charge.

Worried about installation? The fountain features a self-contained design, including a construction of stainless steel and tempered glass as well as an independent adjustable flow, filtration system, weatherproofing for outside use and removable rock tray. Due to the careful engineering of this fountain, you can be assured of years of continuous and reliable use. The fountain requires only two hours of maintenance time per month. Only minor assembly is required. All you need to do is remove the fountain from the shipping crate, place in your desired location, fill with water, plug it in and it is ready to go.

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The Different Types of Wall Fountains

When shopping for a mounted wall fountain you may notice that there are two basic types of fountains available. They are dedicated water source fountains and re-circulating fountains. Which type of system is best for your needs when choosing a wall fountain? The answer to this primarily depends on the amount of water that will be used. Other important factors include the rate of water loss due to evaporation and possible splashing if it is an outdoor wall fountain.

A re-circulating mounted wall fountain is one of the most common type of wall fountains. These types of wall fountains are typically utilized in homes and small offices. A pump is used with this type of wall fountain to circulate the water throughout the entire fountain. A reservoir pan is also usually utilized with this type of fountain design in order to hold the water until it is recirculated. With this form of fountain, you can place it almost anywhere in your home or office and not have to worry about having an additional source of water to operate the fountain.

A dedicated wall fountain is usually used with larger fountains in public locations. These are often commercial fountains that can use thousands of gallons of water. In order to maintain the desired effect, the fountain may need as much as 100 gallons of water per day. While this is not always the case, a dedicated wall fountain will often require working with a plumber and contractor.

Most of the wall fountains used in homes and offices today are re-circulating fountains. The advantage of this fountain is that you do not need a dedicated water source. The water used in the fountain is continually repeated throughout the entire day provided that the fountain is turned on.

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Tuscan Vase Wall Fountain Adds a Touch of Class to Any Setting

If you enjoy the classical and artistic look of Tuscany, you may well want to consider the Tuscan Vase Wall Fountain as an addition to your home or office. When viewed in person, the beauty and luminosity of this work of art appears completely real, right down to the way in which it captures the light. Not only does the appearance of the fountain appear to be completely realistic, but it also offers a variety of soothing sounds; similar to that of a babbling brook or a gently running stream. The soft and tranquil sound makes the perfect backdrop for any environment, whether you choose to place the artistic wall fountain in your home or office. The backdrop of the fountain is comprised of a material known as Lexan, offering high durability and the benefit of being almost unbreakable. The stunning image presented on the fountain is 100% hand painted on the back of the Lexan acrylic panel and features a frame of natural copper for maximum appeal. Your Tuscan Vase Wall fountain will not only be a beautiful fountain but also a beautiful unique painting.

The fountain is also available with the option of LED lights. The lights are built into the back of the Lexan panel to offer a look to the fountain that is even more unique and stunning. Almost no heat is produced by the LED lights, which are capable of lasting for nearly 200,000 hours. The complete package includes a hand painted image that is completely original, meaning that each and every fountain is a unique work of art and no two are ever exactly the same. Due to the hand painted nature of the fountain, expect a lead time of 4-6 weeks for your custom art to be created and shipped. All necessary hardware to hang the fountain is included with the full fountain package.

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Choosing and Positioning Floor Fountains for the Home or Office

Almost every office or home can benefit from the use of a water fountain. While there are many different types of fountains available, a popular design that many people are choosing today is the floor fountain. A floor fountain is typically a larger style of fountain that does not need to be affixed to a wall. It is completely freestanding, allowing you to place it almost anywhere in your home or office.

Floor fountains, like many other fountain designs, offer a number of benefits, including introducing an element of vitality to any environment, whether it is in your home or office. Along with offering aesthetic beauty, a floor fountain also provides physical benefits as well, including acting as a humidifier.

When positioning your floor fountain there are a few things that should be kept in mind, including the amount of traffic that typically takes place in the area where you plan to position your fountain. It is not a good idea to position your floor fountain in an area where children or guests could accidentally bump into it. Always make sure that you allow plenty of space near the fountain for others to pass by safely. The last thing to remember is that floor fountains need to sit on a level floor and generally work better on a hard surface rather than high pile carpeting.

It is also important to make sure that there is nothing nearby that will be damaged by the humidity that is produced by the fountain or possibly by water droplets that may escape from the fountain. For example, it is usually not a good idea to position anything constructed of wood near your floor fountain.

Floor fountains can introduce not only an element of beauty into your home or office but will also offer you natural health benefits. Carefully choosing and positioning your floor fountain will help you to make the greatest use of it.

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Hanging Slate Wall Fountain Offers a Touch of Natural Elegance

There are few things as soothing as the tranquil flow of cascading water. Whether you want to add an element of peace to your office or you would like to bring more of nature indoors to your home, the Hanging Slate Wall Fountain Offers a Touch of Natural Elegance. The unique design of the fountain is nothing short of a work of art, featuring built-in lighting and high quality natural materials such as slate and copper.

A copper rectangular shaped roof forms the entry point for the water for the fountain, allowing the water to flow down a natural slate panel and cascade into a copper basin pool. The copper in the fountain has been finished with a clear powder coating to ensure that you never have to worry about your copper components aging into a rick verdigris (greenish blue color) allowing you to enjoy years of use without maintenance concerns with little maintenance to the copper.

Genuine Indian Raja Slate has been used to create the fountain, fused along with a composite material in order to form a slab of slate that is completely indistinguishable from one another. As a result, the weight of this fountain has been reduced by more than 90%, making it even easier to ship and install.

The fountain can be easily assembled within just a few moments, allowing you to begin enjoying the beauty and tranquility of the fountain almost immediately. Once fully installed, the fountain provides the appearance of a structure that is built-in, allowing it to blend in seamlessly with the rest of your environment and décor. The fountain comes with an accent light, mounting hardware, decorative rocks and recirculating electric pump. A six month limited manufacturer warranty is provided with the fountain. Built-in accent lighting gives the fountain a more dramatic appearance.

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Spirit Falls Slate Tech and Copper Wall Fountain Offers Beauty and Grace

If you are in the market for a gentle, soothing and natural focal point for your home or office, the Spirit Falls Slate Tech and Copper Wall Fountain could be just what you are looking for. This beautiful, unique work of art is not only soothing to the ears but stunning to behold in person with a gentle cascade of water that flows over the natural slate, catching the light in a spectrum of sparkles. The fountain features a patina copper basin with a slightly curved slate backdrop; making it ideal for a contemporary setting. The top of the fountain offers a light that shines in an upward motion, reflecting the cascading water onto the wall like dancing shadows. Ideal for the office or home, this is a fountain that will always attract attention.

The fountain could not be easier to hang or operate, coming complete with an easy to install wall hanging bracket. While the fountain does feature natural slate, it is lightweight, ensuring that the fountain is as light as possible and easy to hang. Because the fountain is actually pre-assembled, you can have your fountain installed and up and running in around thirty short minutes.

A clear powder coated finish has been applied to the finish of the cooper, assuring you of years of beauty and enjoyment from your fountain. You will never have to work about the copper of your fountain turning green due to the natural aging properties of copper, over the years because of this revolutionary powder coating. You can simply sit back and enjoy the beauty of your fountain.

Your fountain will come complete with the accent light, a hidden cord and recirculating electric pump. A six months limited warranty is provided by the manufacturer.

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Using Fountains in Kids Rooms

As a parent, you have likely discovered that there are some nights where it is nearly impossible to help your child relax and fall asleep. Maybe it was a long day or there is excitement to come, or maybe your child is simply stressed or ill. Whatever the cause, a great way to help them feel better and fall asleep is to employ tabletop fountains in their bedroom. A fountain works as a white noise generator, a humidifier, and a calming presence, helping to create an atmosphere that is highly relaxing and that will promote good health and sleep patterns for your child.

It is well known that adults feel a great sense of calm and wonder while watching or listening to a relaxing fountain and the truth is that children get these same feelings. An indoor tabletop fountain can serve as a lovely tool to help your child relax by listening to the constant sound of rushing water. The fountain can also help to drown out noise from other rooms as well as from the world outside, creating fewer distractions that will inhibit sleep. The sound of flowing water is reminiscent of the sounds heard inside a mother’s womb, which triggers a sense of peace within the subconscious that helps make relaxation much easier.

Another benefit of placing a small tabletop fountain in your child’s room is that it will offer health benefits. The water from your fountain will pull dust, pet dander, and other allergy and asthma triggers out of the air, creating a space that makes it much easier to breathe freely. The fountain will also work as a natural humidifier, preventing dry sinuses and helping to make colds and flus much easier to deal with. Maintaining a clean and effective fountain can really be a wonderful way to help your child relax and get the rest that they need.

When choosing a fountain for your child’s room, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, while choosing a kid friendly design is always a great choice, taking the time to help your child understand that the fountain is not a toy is recommended. For smaller children, the fountain should certainly be kept out of reach. There are many children’s fountains that offer color changing lights or that provide a soft glow that can act as a nightlight. When you choose the perfect indoor tabletop fountain for your child’s room, you will find that there are simply many benefits that help create a calming and lovely atmosphere that is fun as well as beneficial.

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