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Indoor water fountains are both affordable and attractive. They are available in a variety of styles and sizes. Typically, indoor fountains are designed to fit on a table. Nonetheless, full-sized indoor fountains are also available.

• Indoor water fountains also do double duty as a humidifier.
• Large indoor water fountains will also have a cooling effect on a room. This is one reason that many courtyard-styled hotels sport indoor fountains – to lower their air conditioning bills.

The variety of water fountains available makes it likely that you will be able to find one that matches your decor and your pocketbook.

Depending upon the size, materials used the in construction, and variables such as whom the artist is, water fountains can cost anywhere from a few dollars to several thousand.

Water fountains can be purchased from a number of sources including:

• On-line Stores
• Department Stores
• Art Galleries
• Flea Markets
• Directly from the Artisan

The main item to be concerned about when buying a used water fountain is the pump. Be sure to plug the fountain in to see if the pump works. If the fountain is costly, it may be wised to have the pump inspected by an electrician before purchasing the item.

• Be sure to look over the holding pool to ensure that it does not leak.
• Also, check all the tubing to see if it is in good condition.

In most instances, the larger the fountain, the more expensive it will be. This does not necessarily mean that it is a bad investment.

• Small fountains can be moved easily, or replaced with a minimum of cost. Larger fountains may be semi-permanent.

• If so, an indoor fountain can be a natural compliment to the courtyard.

• If so, a larger fountain may be more practical than a smaller one.

A permanent architectural feature such as a large indoor fountain can also be used as the main design element in your home. For instance, an oriental styled fountain can serve as the main focal point of an oriental styled decor.

By its very nature, a water fountain will become a focal point of any room that they are used in, because the ear is naturally attracted to the sound of the falling water. This sound is one of the most pleasing esthetic features of a fountain.

• Water fountains also attract the eye with their beauty, both in the design of the fountains themselves, as well as from the visual oasis of tranquility that they engender.
• The visual effects of a water fountain can be enhanced by the addition of a fogging unit or by the use of interior or exterior fountain lights.