When you think of an indoor waterfall, you probably think of one of those giant fountains you see in restaurants or big corporate offices. What you may not know is that you can bring the soothing sounds and visual interest of those larger models into your own home with a desktop waterfall. These waterfalls are highly versatile, tend to have a fairly small footprint and come in all shapes and sizes to match any room décor scheme. There is a table top fountain for any room and any home.

There’s nothing quite like having a little waterfall in the middle of your dining room table to spark up conversation and make people take notice. They are just an interesting way to spice up any environment. They can be made out of many different types of materials, including natural stone, modern glass and brushed metal, wood or just about anything else you can imagine. They can be tall and elegant, short and easy to see over for use as a centerpiece, or anything in between.

The design of a waterfall has a big impact on how the water flows over it and thus how it sounds. The smoother the surface over which the water has to flow, the less sound of splashing or bubbling there is likely to be. This can be a good thing for those who want to make more of a visual statement with their mini fountain but may not want the constant sound of trickling water. On the other hand, fountains where the water has to run over a lot of rough rocks or fall from a height into a pool can provide more of the relaxing sound of falling water which is why many people buy one of these fountains in the first place.

Studies have shown time and time again that the soothing sound of trickling water can make a big impact on your stress levels, which are closely linked to your health in general. Having a desktop waterfall in your home can help you to create a little pocket of peace and tranquility in an otherwise chaotic world. Just taking a few minutes every day to sit and enjoy your fountain can dramatically improve your stress levels and your overall level of health.

Miniature fountains are battery operated so there are no annoying and potentially dangerous cords to keep out of everyone’s path. They also do not require very much in the way of maintenance. Just keep them free of dust, top up the water occasionally and clean them out every so often and they will give you years and years of relaxation and visual appeal.