Water fountains have always been a favorite amongst homeowners with big gardens and even bigger budgets. Nowadays, however, fountains as small as a drinking glass can be found on many home décor stores for a pretty affordable price – perfect for the office, living room, and even dining room!

But why exactly should you even bother with a tabletop fountain? Here are a couple of the more important reasons why:

A flowing, soothing sense of tranquility

If you have taken the opportunity to mull around a flowing stream, then you will know exactly what this means.

Gently flowing water, with a soft babble that trickles down our ears, has a way of calming us down. It drowns out the excess noise from our surroundings and allows us to focus on a single stream of steady, rhythmic sound. Some people fall fast asleep while listening to the music produced by the water.

‘Kenroy Water Drop Tabletop Fountain’ (via)

Even the mere sight of watching water flow is a relaxing pleasure to the eyes. The way the surface of the water breaks and releases sparkles of light adds more to the calming effect. This is particularly true for those who work in front of computer screens for extended periods of time. Taking a moment to shift your eyes away from the computer screen and unto the sight of flowing water definitely takes a whole lot of stress away.

A stand-alone work of elegant art

Every single tabletop fountain incorporates some form of art, which is something that can add a substantial amount of aesthetic beauty to any space.

These fountains are miniature works of art, especially when there is crystal clear water flowing as intended with the design. Many fountains, however, can still be very attractive even when they do not have any water flowing through them at all. This effectively makes them valuable additions to any room, especially if the surface they are on is devoid of any other artistic additions.

‘Kenroy Wood Flower Table / Wall Fountain’ (via)

The style of the fountain can also dictate what kind of aura it exudes. More modern pieces with abstract or contemporary designs can pique a person’s curiosity. Oriental designs of bamboo and stone can evoke a sense of mystery and wonder. Monolithic designs of solid granite for strength and fortitude. The list is endless as the various art styles out there.

A humidifying effect throughout the room

You would be surprised to find out that even small tabletop fountains can help humidify the air.

‘Kenroy Stacks Tabletop Fountain’ (via)

The presence of constantly moving water makes the air in an air-conditioned room breathable and less likely to dry your nose and sinuses out. Why does this even matter? For starters, dried-out nostrils and sinuses are more susceptible to damage and infection. This is why some people’s noses hurt when they stay in air-conditioned rooms for long periods of time, and these same people are more likely to develop respiratory diseases.

Keep all these in mind and it’ll be easy to see why a tabletop fountain is a good idea for both the busy office worker and the artful homeowner!