Rustic farm aesthetic fountain

My idea for an aesthetic is the rustic farmhouse style. I believe that this aesthetic is very pleasing to the eye, and quite achievable for a minimal budget. I believe that this aesthetic captures the utilitarian aspect of design, while capturing the force that is time and nature, and the effects that those two factors have on the appearance of a simple device, such as the water well pictured above.

My initial idea is to make a simple water fountain. This would make the water the moving aspect of my project. I think this would be nice because the sound of flowing water can be quite relaxing. My idea is to create a rustic farmhouse looking waterspout that pours onto a small bed of rocks that would eventually filter back to a small water-pump. Maybe I could make the waterspout have the same appearance of a hand pump water well.

A contradictory idea for a water fountain would be more of a mediterranean type fountain. This does not capture the simple design of fountains that was more prevalent in rural America. This fountain would be more ornate and would maybe be found in a slightly more regal setting rather than a farm. Both are aesthetically pleasing and achievable, but for my project I think I will go with the rustic farm aesthetic and try to capture the weathered look of an old piece of farm equipment for this project.

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Image 1: Best Outdoor Living Rooms: Rustic fountain idea

Image 2: Ben Haley

Image 3: Ben Haley