Soothing Sounds of Falling Water Make Fountains a Cool OLD Trend

    /24-7PressRelease/ - AMARILLO, TX, August 14, 2005 - It is not just Feng Shui followers who demand the tranquility and harmony that water brings to the environment. Indoor pools and water fountains enjoy great popularity in shopping malls, museums, offices, and homes. They offer an oasis of cool serenity in an otherwise hectic world. Shannon Saunders, a Landscape Designer with Lamberts in Dallas, Texas stated" Our clients want their home to be the one place that the outside world cannot reach; water features give a sense of peace and harmony which we plan for in every garden design we create, indoors or outside."

A fountain in the landscape is not a new idea; all of civilization has successfully used them as a focal point. Feng Shui (pronounced fung schway), which literally means wind and water, is an ancient Chinese tradition of placement and design that guides human beings in living harmoniously with their environments; adding a water feature is one of the vital elements. The gardens of most ancient monasteries had a fountain at the center, possibly inspired by Persian gardens, which was intended to enhance meditation. Kyoto, Japan was especially famous for its gardens which included pools and waterfalls. Every element of a garden was carefully planned, sometimes by Zen monks and painters, to create an effect of restraint, harmony, and peace.

"Planning for a fountain in your home or garden is easy, Saunders says, we have used a company called Milestone for over 12 years; their staff is very knowledgeable, and their installation guides are easy to follow! Cast stone or marble is highly durable, very beautiful and adds tremendous value to any property." Robert Johnston, Milestone Designer has worked with clients on French Village fountains, interior wall fountains and large lions spouting water into the pool for a winery tasting room.

Johnson confirmed" We like to have clients fax a drawing or photograph to us to build a custom fountain, the design fax number is (806) 381.6996. There are plenty of examples on our website www.milestoneltd.com for all kinds of outdoor features such as pergolas and arbors, Tuscan stone grill surrounds and outdoor fireplaces to work with our fountains."

Milestone is the pioneer in custom lightweight cast limestone architectural ornamentation, also a veteran in historic restoration since 1989. A complete portfolio of authentic designs for commercial or residential properties makes up the content of Milestone's online catalog at http://www.milestoneltd.com/print_catalog.html

The Milestone website provides site photographs, 3D renderings and installation guides for fireplaces, columns, outdoor entertaining elements, fountains and sculptures. Exclusive interior or landscape designs and unusual ideas in lightweight, hand cast limestone are ready for presentation, including ageing and glazing techniques.

For further news and interviews with Milestone designers and executives, please contact CEO Melody Brenna at the company's Amarillo, Texas, headquarters.

Media Contacts for Milestone Architectural Ornamentation, Inc.:

Melody Brenna, CEO
Phone: 888-851-3381
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.milestoneltd.com

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