garden fountains, aside from being a great aesthetic addition to your office, can also reduce your stress level, work-related or otherwise. The benefit is in the acoustics of water fountains. The sound of running water has proven over the centuries to have an incredible calming effect on humans. Some say this affinity humans have for the sound of running water is due to a “genetic memory” of water. Genetic memory is basically a new age term with a twist for instinct. It is saying that in the environment that was present at the beginning of human existence, water was a very positive facet of life. This positive sentiment regarding running water has been passed through our genetics generation after generation causing us in the present to feel an inexplicable calm when in the presence of running water.
Unfortunately, unlike at the beginning of human existence, people just don’t spend as much time outdoors, let alone near bodies of water. It is estimated that we spend up to 80 or 90% of our days indoors. It is sometimes subconscious, but we are almost desperate for nature. What outdoor fountain provides is a little touch of nature indoors. The feeling of nature and the sound of running water provided by an indoor wall fountain can provide true stress relief for those within earshot. Studies have shown that when people work near a fountain or with the sound of running water, they are more productive, have better morale, are more creative and even have lowered blood pressure.
Indoor fountains are very easy to install and they come in a wide variety of designs and forms. Depending on the layout of your office, you can find wall fountains, standing fountains and even desk fountains, all providing the previously mentioned benefits, that will look great.