Thursday, April 13, 2017

WATER BRINGS SERENITY TO LIVING SPACES.

The water element has always had a soothing and calming effect and as such many home-owners are introducing it in their homes. Also according to Feng Shui and Vaastu, water bodies placed in certain points around the home can be very auspicious and bring good fortune into the lives of the residents. From the simple table top versions to stand-alone ones, there are enough designs to satisfy anyone. These can be in the form of cascades of water complete with a little pool, cascading water from table top, wall or floor fountains, water fountains, water kept in large containers or urlis at door ways or house entrances, a water bowl with floating candles, a fish bowl in the living room, all make a visually strong statement that of a soothing ambience, which removes stress.
Fountain Indoors: A small water element kept indoors works like a charm. Either in the form of a small fountain that gurgles across a few acrylic rocks, artificial plants, and some light, or in the form of a fish bowl which not only holds fish that are therapeutic to watch but also bring in calm and tranquility into the room. Large living rooms can also have fountains and waterfalls with care taken to avoid the splash of water onto walking surfaces. These elements can be synchronised with either music  or lighting or both to create a water-body that flows in rhythm with the beats. There are plenty of electric fountains available which you can place in the corner of a room. They are generally about two or three feet in size and often come with faux flowers and branches or with human figurines. Some have musical features too. The best way to select a water feature is by deciding the location. Another cost-effective water feature that can be introduced in the homes is the urli that is available in a variety of materials like cement, concrete, ceramic, terracotta, and in avast range of designs, colours, sizes, and prices.. Also, they involve zero-installation costs, and can be placed virtually anywhere, and at any level and can also be moved from one location to the other in the home whenever you want a change in decor. Hence, urlis have found favour with many people who want a water-body at home both for Vasstu and FengShui reasons and aesthetic considerations.
Tabletop Elements: Popular amongst indoor water features are the table top features. Easy to handle and clean, they can beautify any odd table, window ledge or niche. Also, they are generally the most affordable ones. The tabletop fountain may be less widely available but it makes for a pretty desktop accesory. Some of them also come with a variety of tinkling sounds.
Aquarium Addition: Another popular indoor water element is the aquarium. Probably one of the easier bodies to bring indoors, depending on the space you have available you can place the aquarium on a table, have it free standing or even build it into a wall, using it like a partition. Nothing is more relaxing than watching fish swim chasing each other in their space.
Water Walls: Wall water fountains work the best if planned properly. Whether they trickle, gush or run down in a steady stream, they can be customised to work over different materials like stone or granite, and if kept near an alcove, they keep the surrounding area clean and cool all the time. In fact, as a showstopper, it can hold its own amongst other design features like a fireplace, an accent wall with claddings or architectural features like bay windows. Freestanding water features are good to bring in certain elements of landscaping within the room. Add in a sculpture, accent pieces and some greenery you will have an amazing focal point for the room. Accent pieces like seashells, pebbles and crystals are decorative enough. Wall water fountains work the best if planned properly. Whether they trcikle, gush or run down in a steady stream, they can be customised to work over different materials like stone or granite, and if kept near an alcove, they keep the surrounding area clean and cool all the time.
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