Imagine returning home to a house that sings to the sound of running water like a gentle stream. Or resonates to the crash of surf. The air is fresh, cool and energizing. Your stress fades away and your mood lifts. Not only is your house beautiful but it radiates a glorious sense of nature. If this sounds appealing, you can transform your home into such a special place with an indoor water fountain. Easy and cheap to set-up and maintain, indoor fountains also offer a host of benefits.

First, nothing creates a more relaxing ambience than the sound of running water. The mere sound transports you to a serene place such as a waterfall or the seashore. What's more the sound of rainfall for example lulls your mind into alpha mode - the state of relaxation. So with indoor fountains, you can create the perfect space to unplug and detach yourself from your everyday stressful world or practice yoga or meditation. They're also magic if you suffer from insomnia. The gentle sounds of water falling will soon send you off to sleep. That's also perfect if you've got young children who have trouble sleeping. What's more, the cascades of indoor fountains also create a white-noise effect which masks any disturbing sounds from outside.

Not only do indoor fountains work magic on the ears, they're a feast for the eyes too. For one thing, they bring the freshness of nature into your home. Generally, only natural materials are use such as marble slate, ceramic, stones, or various woods such as bamboo. Indoor fountains can be of several types. They can be wall mounted. Or you can choose table or floor fountains depending on your space and preferences. And the range of design options is infinite. You can add plants and flowers to further create the feeling of nature in your own home. It's like having your own indoor garden or sanctuary.

Another boon for indoor fountain owners is that they produce negative ions. These are tiny charged particles caused by the falling water.

They may be tiny but they have profound effects on your mind in the form of lifting the spirit. They work by boosting the oxygen flow to the brain. This results in elevated mood and mental energy. Just the thing for a gloomy winter's day. In fact, researchers at Columbia University have proved that negative ions lift depression as effectively as anti-depressant medications. And unlike drugs, negative ions are completely safe. Negative ions also leach dust, smoke and allergens out of the environment. If you suffer from allergies, you can appreciate how important this is.

If you decide to go ahead and transform your home with a water fountain, make sure you buy from a specialist firm. They can educate you about the best type of fountain and arrangement for you. Plus they'll have a full range of designs for you to choose from. So you'll be able to customize your choice of materials and designs for example. The best firms provide a full service and even offer a return guarantee if you're not delighted