Decorating with Sound: Part Two

In our initial post about decorating with sound we focused on wind. Today we are going to look at another earth element: water. The soothng sounds of trickling water can be unobtrusively added to your rustic room design through the use of a small desktop or wall fountain. Finding a fountain to fit your personality and your room is easy. But, there are a few tricks you'll want to apply in order to maximize the use of sound.

• Obstacles in the water flow can positively effect sound. Try a stair-step design to create a tinkling, splashing noise.
• If you chose a fountain that splashes outside the basin (purposely or on accident) try placing it on a tile floor. A spa-style master bath for instance.
• If you have pets consider a wall-mounted fountain installed high enough that guests don't mistake it for a drinking fountain!
• You can avoid mineral buildup by using distilled water. Click here for additional care tips.

Feng Shui teaches us that water represents chi or positive energy. Using water to decorate with sound may do more than help you relax. Using these tested methods for proper energy flow.

• Make sure the water flows towards the place you using sit in the room.
• Keep fresh water in the fountain.
• Use an odd number of stones for good luck.