Adding a wall fountain to your home, organization, or business can be very exciting! Along with excitement comes expectations, and wherever there are expectations, there is always the possibility for reality to rear its ugly head and shatter them. Thankfully, all of our fountains include instructions for proper installation. Aside from that, there are a few pointers that can help you get the most out of your new water fountain.
Getting the Most out of Wall Fountain Installations
February 14th, 2012Valentine’s Day Water Fountain Gift Ideas
February 6th, 2012Towards the middle of January, some of you may have felt the misleading comfort of not having to buy anything for a major holiday. With Christmas and New Years in the rearview mirror (along with 99% of New Year’s Resolutions), most have felt a sense of relief. Some of us were even beginning to window shop for what they really wanted, having returned some of our less-than-thoughtful gifts. I am sorry, but a bathroom reader is not really a gift. It is a veiled attempt to criticize how long it takes one to go to the bathroom. Whether we like it or not, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. This means that thoughtful partners will be reaping the reward of careful planning, while the procrastinators will be in for some face time with the sofa cushions. If you are looking for Valentine’s Day gift ideas, then a water fountain might help.
Crown Fountain: Chicago’s Interactive Water Spectacle
February 2nd, 2012
Take a look at the Orwellian nightmare you see above. Where are the loud speakers to voice the giant face’s many draconian edicts? Why aren’t its battalion of half-man, half-helicopter thought police standing at attention? Well, the simple answer is that this is not a vision of our bleak future. It is actually a really interesting modern water fountain called the Crown Fountain, located in Chicago’s Millennium Park. Take a look at our other pictures to see what it is like during the day.
Complete Guide to Fountain Water
January 31st, 2012It may come as no big surprise that water is an important component of a water fountain. It may come as some sort of surprise that there are wrong ways to manage your fountain water. That is right. Water fountains are part decoration and part machine. While it is easy to focus on them for decorative purposes, it is important to remember that almost any machine has its own way it should be operated if you want to keep it working for a long time. After all, fountain owners ought to want to keep their pumps healthy so they can continue to enjoy their investment.
Guide to Custom Logo Fountains
January 24th, 2012A custom logo fountain can help your business or organization make a strong first impression, or it can add a personal touch to your home water fountain. Whatever your reasons for wanting a custom fountain, we offer a free mockup service to help you place your order with confidence. To get the most out of this service, and to take advantage of it in a timely manner, there are a few tips you should follow when you contact our representatives.
La Danse de la Fontaine Emergente: France’s Coolest Fountain
January 18th, 2012
What you see above is not a set piece from the latest Michael Bay movie. It is an impressive modern water fountain located in France. Named the La Danse de la Fontaine Emergente (roughly translated to the Dance of the Emerging Fountain), it depicts a giant dragon tunneling into and emerging from the ground. It is an impressive project, combining metal work, water feature engineering, and artistic vision all together.
Holiday Gift Idea: Tabletop Fountains
December 6th, 2011
If you are like me and you try to avoid the Black Friday crowds, then you might have a few people left on your list this holiday season. Getting a little something for everyone can be a challenge, especially for extended family and people who say they “don’t want anything.” Unless you want your reputation to be the Sock King (or Queen), Cheese and Sausage Czar, or Gift Card [Insert Head of State], then you need an idea to save the day. A tabletop fountain is a great gift for practically everyone. Here is how it can save you from shopping madness.
Top 5 Specialty Fountains
December 1st, 2011Not everyone wants the same, carbon-copy fountain. Adding a specialty fountain to your home, patio, or garden can really help define your sense of style. People will visit your home and have something specific to remember it by. Some are quirky and can give your house a little bit of character. Other specialty fountains are more artistic and can be the last piece in your home design puzzle. Here are our top five specialty fountains, decided by you, the consumer!
Amazing Writing Water Fountain in Osaka, Japan
November 28th, 2011Who does not love a huge, lake-sized fountain with colored lights and music choreography? There are a lot of impressive water fountains out there, but here is one that shows just because you do not go big, does not me you have to go home. This fountain is located in the Osaka City Station in Japan. It demonstrates that modern technology can actually be used to create brand new mediums for art. Can you imagine waiting for a train while this thing is going? It had my peanut-sized brain mesmerized over it at work. I had to lie to my boss about dental work to explain the slack-jaw look on my face.
Top 3 Stainless Steel Fountains
November 2nd, 2011Modern home designs focus on clean lines, sharp geometries, and a “less is more” philosophy. This is why stainless steel water fountains are a quintessential element of modern home decorating. The material has a clean, shiny appearance that enhances modern décor. With this in mind, we thought we would share some of our most popular models of stainless steel wall fountains, decided by consumers themselves!