Inexpensive Water Fountains for the Office

Regardless of whether or not you love your job, chances are you don't love your office. Most offices are bland, gloomy, windowless rooms with harsh overhead lighting, drop ceilings and worn, dirty carpet. Phones are ringing, printers humming, computer keys clacking and people around you are chatting away on the phone and to each other. On top of everything else, stress and eye strain from staring at a computer screen too long can give you some nasty headaches by the end of the day.

You may not be able to change any of these things, but you can bring a little bit of nature inside to help you relax and brighten up your days a bit. Tabletop water fountains are a great remedy for the cubicle blues - as the water flows, it humidifies the air and releases negative ions, which can help reduce stress levels and make you feel more calm and at peace. Light reflecting off the moving water makes it sparkle and glimmer as it pours down into the fountain basin. Tabletop fountains make great focal points when you need to look away from your monitor for a minute, or take a breather in between filling out paperwork or speaking to customers on the phone. They can also be very economical, so you don't have to spend a fortune to get a little tranquility into your workspace.

Here are some beautiful, relaxing, inexpensive tabletop fountains perfect for the office.

Envirascape Shimmering Towers Relaxation Fountain - Flowing water, river rocks and realistic candles make this fountain ideal for bringing peace to your desktop. Water pours from one 'candle' to another, streaming over the river rocks into the basin below. The candles are illuminated to appear as though they're really lit (left).

Calming Bamboo Bowl Fountain - Give your work area a little Zen tranquility with a relaxing fountain designed by a team of talented artisans. The gently flowing water will help soothe your nerves and calm your spirit as it calls to mind peaceful Japanese gardens. This fountain features beautiful bamboo, stones, greenery and an acrylic bowl as pictured (right).

Shana Tabletop Fountain - Create your own peaceful refuge with a fountain that looks like a vase, with water pouring out from the top and disappearing into a hidden pool inside. This ceramic tabletop fountain measures less than 10 inches across at its widest point and stands 12" tall (left).

Mini Moonshadow Tabletop Fountain - Close your eyes and be instantly transported to a quiet lake in the woods, surrounded by cool fresh air and the gentle hum of falling rain. Made by Water Wonders, this superior quality water fountain features real slate, clear coated natural copper and river rocks. Multiple streams of water pour over the slate, onto the river rocks and into the basin below for a beautiful water sound (right).