Water fountains have also been traditionally used in Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of arranging living spaces, as a way to change the energy in your home. “Feng Shui loves a water fountain because it is a triple-win remedy,” says Amanda Giddy Peters, Feng Shui expert and founder of Simple Shui. “A fountain adds water (prosperity), movement (energy flow), and sound (a chi, or life force energy, enhancer) to a space.” There are lots of quality water fountains available on the market to help you create a relaxing room in your home, whether that’s your bedroom, your office, your living room, or even your entryway. “It can change the tone and feeling of a [home] environment,” says Anjie Cho, architect and Feng Shui educator. “It can be relaxing, especially for some people who are really attuned to sound.” Here are the best indoor water fountains, according to Feng Shui experts. The trickling water sounds are soothing and calming. Its submersible motor is relatively quiet, though some users recommend placing it on a pad or mat to help muffle the sound further. It also features a convenient on/off switch if you ever need a break from the trickling of water sound and the fountain is easy to assemble and clean. The biggest drawback is that the light can’t be easily replaced when it dies. The submersible, built-in pump is whisper quiet, making this an ideal fountain for your office, bedroom, or any space that you want to keep quiet. However, the water trickling sounds are also very quiet, making this fountain less ideal if you are looking for a fountain for its calming water sounds. It’s also compact in height and size, which means it easily fits on tabletops or windowsills throughout the home. It’s also easy to fill: you just lift the top off the base, fill with distilled water, then reassemble and plug-in to a standard outlet. The fountain has a tall, sturdy rectangular design (squares and rectangles are also associated with the earth element), but is still compact enough to be placed on a tabletop. It’s also very easy to maintain since the pump is easy to access for maintenance. Best of all, this fountain brings an audible and relaxing sound of flowing water into your home. It also features a soft, halogen light at the base of the mirror to add to the ambiance and the light can be replaced easily when it goes out. Despite its tall size, the fountain is slim in width to help it fit against most walls in your home without issue. It is also well designed to prevent water from splattering outside the base. It is made of natural green slate stone and features a classic bed of polished river rocks to create the ultimate natural look. It also brings a nice, audible sound of water falling down the stone and has a humidifying effect when placed indoors because of its size. Its motor is super quiet, allowing you to easily hear the sound of the trickling water. While it doesn’t have a built-in light, it can hold tea lights, helping create that relaxing vibe. The fountain is made of durable polyresin, features a long-lasting LED light at the bottom that illuminates the shower of water. The sound of the water is easy to hear above the motor, but it’s worth noting that because the waterfall is not tiered, it creates a different kind of sound of water, which may not be ideal for all users. It is small and compact, making it easy to fit in your home, and it’s very easy to set up. Since the water capacity is on the smaller side, though, you might need to refill the water every day or two, especially if you live in a warmer climate. However, if you’re looking for something bigger to transform a room into a soothing space for meditation or relaxation, Alpine Corporation Mirror Waterfall Fountain is a high quality option that will fit in most spaces, thanks to its narrow width. “Feng Shui is a mindfulness of spaces. It’s about paying attention to the details in your environment and how those details affect us,” says Cho. “So you need to pay attention to what will fit in the space properly. If you’re putting a symbolic object in your home and not paying attention to if it will fit into the space, this will reflect upon the energy that you’re going to invite into your home and life.”
Quality:
While not everyone’s budget is the same, Cho recommends making sure that you buy a fountain of quality if you decide to get one so that it is durable and lasts a long time without breaking or getting clogged. “You want to make sure the water fountain is of high quality, the highest quality you can afford,” she says, “because if you’re thinking about it, if you’re using it for Feng Shui purposes, the quality reflects the kind of energy you’re inviting in.”
How Easy It Is to Maintain:
Because water fountains involve water, it is possible for the water to get contaminated, stagnant or bacteria-filled if you do not regularly clean and maintain your fountain. “Water fountains require regular maintenance, so be mindful of that necessity before bringing one home,” says Peters. “Otherwise it will have an adverse effect on your life.” Cho agrees. “The water can evaporate, it can get moldy or stagnant, especially if the tubes get clogged with debris. You need to pay attention to it, just like you pay attention to how money and wealth and opportunity is coming into your life,” she says. Be sure to check the instructions included with your fountain for proper cleaning, but most can be easily maintained by using distilled water and regularly cleaning it with a little bleach from time to time. But it’s definitely worth considering fountains that come apart easily so you can clean each component.
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As an experienced health and science reporter, Simone Scully understands the importance of picking thoroughly researched products to promote wellness and self-care. “The entry of your home is where energy flows in and opportunities flow in,” says Cho.“If you intentionally place a water fountain near the front door, with the flow of the water pointing into the home, you’re placing it with the intention of inviting in ‘chi’ (the lifeforce energy), or positive energy and positive abundance.” Another good place is near where you work, like your office. This is because “a fountain represents the steady flow of money and prosperity in your life,” says Peters. “Moving water entices career possibilities, like finding a job, changing careers, or being seen by your superiors,” she continues, “and any time you feel stuck, a fountain—especially one you’ve infused with intention—motivates you to get started again instead of living in a rut.” Still, keep an eye out for signs of too much moisture in any room you keep a water fountain, including damp spots on the walls or ceilings, mold growth, condensation on the windows, and peeling paint. You’ll also want to make sure your fountain isn’t too big for your room, especially if you live in a humid climate. Keeping plants near your fountain can help mitigate the increase in humidity. “I would encourage plants, like orchids, or flowers as they appreciate fountain ‘weather,’” says Peters.
