Over the last decade, there has been an increase in the popularity of both indoor and outdoor water features. And we love it! Not only are they an aesthetic addition to any space; being favourites in shopping centre’s, art galleries, resorts, office’s, and now homes, they also provide many other benefits that you may not have considered. 1. Improve Your Air Quality The water in any water feature will create negative ions. These negative ions will pull toxins, dust, pollen and other bad things from the air and create these ions. This process is highly beneficial to improving air quality, especially indoors where positive ion levels are highest. If you’ve ever felt anxious, stressed, or depressed for no reason at all, you could be suffering from what’s known as positive ion poisoning. These dangerous little ions are small enough to be absorbed through your skin and lungs and aren’t visible to the naked eye. You’re likely breathing them in right now as most indoor spaces are polluted with positive ions. Other potential downsides of absorbing too many positive ions include higher inflammation levels, mood swings, chronic pain, worsened allergies, and more. What Generates Positive Ions? Electronic devices like televisions, phones, and computers Fluorescent Lighting Toxic carpeting, upholstery, and paint Air pollution, especially in crowded cities and industrial zones 2. Natural Humidifiers The air in your home or office can become arid. Fountains act as natural humidifiers, adding moisture to a dry room. Adding a water wall fountain can increase the indoor moisture into your according to Indoor Fountain Pros. Moist air provides what is called evaporative cooling, helping to cool down the air and keep you comfortable. Increasing indoor humidity can also prevent several health issues, including skin irritations and illness. Electronic humidifiers can be loud and have a buzzing or motor sound. Indoor fountains humidify the air while you enjoy the soothing melody of running water. An indoor water fountain can also help your precious indoor plants by maintaining that extra humidity needed to help them thrive. 3. Stress Relief & Relaxation Believe it or not, water features have many health benefits, including the relief of stress, the promotion relaxation as well as naturally purifying the air. In such a busy, connected world, everyone has a little stress in their life and could use something to help them slow down and unwind. With its soothing sounds of flowing water, a water fountain will bring stress relief and relaxation to your environment. It can also help with mental focus and productivity in the workplace. 4. Provides a Pleasant Sound You know that feeling of clear-headed calm that washes over you when you listen to the music of water babbling down a stream, waves crashing, or wind blowing through the trees? As obsessive home musicians and sound enthusiasts, we love a good scientific explanation for why sounds from nature have such a restorative effect on our psyche. According to a new study, they physically alter the connections in our brains, reducing our body’s natural fight-or-flight instinct. Psychological Benefits Feelings of wellbeing More alertness Decreased depression Increasing prosocial behaviour More mental energy Better sleep It’s all about catching a break from the screen-fueled, fast-paced rhythm of our modern lives, Nichols writes in Blue Mind. A water feature is a way to bring that peaceful zen of a stream to your home or office without needing to go to one all the time. 5. Builds Community Public water features become a hub of activity within a community. Whether that is a garden water fountain, kids splash park, art gallery or shopping centre, there is always a strong communal vibe surrounding these areas. These places become a beautiful gathering point for people to relax, enjoy each others company and most importantly have fun.