Garden and home improvement stores were among the first to carry indoor fountains. They drown out traffic noise and they're calming. A massage therapist bought one to relax her clients. The calming influence of indoor fountains also has made its way to offices, said Donna Cohen of Donna Cohen Interiors. People are more productive and not as stressed out at the office and at home.
Interior designers say more of their customers are asking for the fountains specifically.
And when clients ask Cohen what a finished room is lacking, she said she suggests an indoor fountain. Small and unobtrusive, indoor fountains can be situated on an end table, in the corner of a porch or in the bathroom. Many have rocks, small stones, shells and other decorations that create the soothing sounds of running water. Paired with potted plants, they can help make a serene niche in any busy household. But in these times of hectic lifestyles, indoor fountains have found their place in the home.