6 Ways of Getting the Best Out of Your Workplace Wall Mounted Fountain
July 4, 2010 by
Filed under garden wall fountains
Wall mounted fountains work well not just in homes, but in offices, hospitals, clinics, salons, and malls as well. Many commercial establishments have not just indoor wall fountains, but outdoor ones as well. When buying for a commercial property, however, the buyers should keep in mind the aims of installing a wall fountain in a commercial complex. The fountain is not only going to help people form a positive first impression about what they see on entering the premises, it will also help staff conduct their business in calm and collected manner.
Following are some ways that you can choose the right wall mounted fountain for your organization, and tips related to getting the maximum benefits from it.
#1 Customized Fountains Work Better Than Production Line Items
Your organization must create an impression that is uniquely its own. No company can flourish by having the same décor as another organization. If your wall fountain is going to occupy a very prominent place in the garden, lobby, sitting room, or work area, then getting a fountain custom designed using the company logo, color, or name is a good idea.
#2 Keep The Purpose In Mind
Keep the values of your organization, and the nature of the work it is involved with, in mind while purchasing wall mounted fountains. A happy, bright, slightly opulent wall fountain works well in hotel and resort lounges. Hospitals and clinics should use minimalist and muted designs. Shopping malls could use a conspicuous design to attract customers. A themed fountain is recommended for displaying some particular services on offer.
#3 Keep Discussions Private
Confidentiality is a tricky question in most organizations. The manager needs to keep an eye on employees, and yet have an enclosed space for conversations off-limits to them. To mask the sound of conversation, it is best to have wall mounted fountains at well thought-out places in the workplace or near the management’s rooms.
#4 Create The Illusion Of Space
Space is at a premium in any workplace. While you need to pay rent by every square foot of office space, you cannot afford to over-cramp the workplace. If you have two departments in the same hall and do not want the staff to be distracted by each other’s activities, putting in a central wall mounted fountain, or many smaller wall mounted fountains, is a good idea. This way, you can optimize space and ensure that the employees do not get distracted. A wall of fountains can also be used to split the work area into two. It creates an illusion of space without making any of the divided areas appear squashed.
#5 Reduce Noise
Workplace productivity can be affected by noise that is common in most offices and workplaces. To reduce noise, wall mounted fountains can be used. The sound of running water instills a sense of calm, while masking the more disturbing sounds.
#6 Create A Space To Relax In
Water cooler discussions are always a headache for the management that worries over unproductive office hours. However, they are a lifeline for the staff, allowing them a break from work and a place to share gossip. If you feel the water cooler time is extending beyond reasonable limits, try installing a wall fountain in the work area itself. It gives staff a place to relax and bond at, without their having to step out of the work area.
So now you have 6 reasons (apart from aesthetics) to invest in wall mounted fountains for your office or business.
Apurva writes for Ethan Paul Fountains, a leading retailer of wall mounted fountains and garden fountain. For more information about different types of fountains visit www.soothingwalls.com.