Factors to Consider for setting up an Indoor waterfall
An indoor waterfall is usually constructed on a wall or a large standing fountain. These are lined with mirrored glass or slate, over which the water will flow down into a basin to recirculate through the fountain.
Tips for setting up an indoor waterfall
Waterfalls are a beautiful and picturesque setting of nature, and having one indoors would spruce up your home, adding a level of sophistication to the interior decor. When setting up an indoor waterfall, there are a few factors you should primarily consider.
Space: Make sure you have adequate room to accommodate an indoor waterfall. The waterfall should not be out of proportion to the room’s size, else it will look odd. Measure the area required and cross-check with the dimensions of the fountains you want to install. Too big a waterfall will look unnatural, while a too small size would render the impact ineffective.
Movement of the water: An important aspect to keep in mind is the movement of the water in the falls. Set the waterfall in such a way that the water splashing down doesn’t splash on to the floor or splash on to the tables and chairs nearby. When setting the fountain near a window, note that the wind won’t carry the spray across the room.
Choose the right design: Indoor waterfalls come in many different sizes and shapes, made from different materials and in unique styles. Choose the design that would go best with your home decor in terms of the color, design, texture and style of your other furniture sets. Popular choices include sets made from stainless steel, wood, copper, slate, glass, clay, resin and mirrored wall-mounted waterfalls, as they add a sense of environmental resonance to the room.
The range of materials to choose: As mentioned above, there are a wide range of materials to choose from and while you may zero in on any enchanting design, do check whether the quality and durability of the material is top notch. Another thing to note is that durability and quality also depends on how well you look after it, so when you get a waterfall made from slate, make sure you don’t meet with any hassles in installing and maintaining it.
Power Source: The indoor waterfall need to be aptly placed so as to gain an easy outlet for power. If there is an existing wall outlet, then well and good, else you would have to manage inserting a new electrical connection. Further more, you have to decide on the mode of operation like whether a wall switch, built-in switch, timer or a remote control would suffice.
Safety: If you are installing a small, table top waterfall, then ensure that it is not easy accessible to small children or pets. A moderately sized waterfall would also require some level of protection from pets that would keep them away from getting to the water. Ensure that there are no stray electrical cords jutting out and that there is no electrical leakage into the flowing water. Install the setting in a proper way so as to facilitate easy movement around it.
