Now emerging from the mist of a colorful and varied career, Ian Patterson was born early in is life somewhere in a long forgotten postal code. The mantra that he learned from his parents, while growing up on their farm was “if you want it done right, then do it yourself”.
That’s just what he did.
Ian Patterson is someone who’s been there, done that, printed the T shirt and wrote the book. A firefighter, soldier, yachtsman, skier, climber, mechanic, plumber, electrician, data technician, business continuity planner, and web writer are just some of the things he’s been.
He was a pescaterian before it was fashionable and is an avid animal lover and a longtime dog handler. He has travelled to most countries around the world. Set up home in three of them and learned their language and culture.
Now he is the founder and CEO of http://www.write-research-office.com since 2004
A personalized and custom water fountain installed in your home or office will have a lasting impression on friends or customers. They also make perfect gifts for friends and family or as corporate incentives. Custom water fountains will make the ideal fit for anyone looking for that extra special décor.
You may be looking for a sophisticated and elegant indoor fountain or if it is an outside fountain, a dazzling outdoor wall mounted fountain for the atrium or patio.
When searching for a floor fountain, tabletop fountain or a wall mounted fountain, you may not always find exactly what you want. Rather than settling for the closest fit, why not have a custom waterfall or fountain designed for you?
By opting for a custom water fountain, you can create a unique piece of art. Having a custom water feature installed in your home, you will find it brings a new sense of peace and relaxation as well as sophistication unparalleled by any other style of decor.
Imagine having your custom water fountain installed as a room divider, a water window or a breathtakingly beautiful masterpiece that fits into an alcove. By adding a custom waterfall to your home or office, you are creating a new mold that has not duplicated.
You can customize an existing design to create a unique effect or create from your own design. Creating your very own custom water fountain allows you to do almost anything you want with the color, lighting type, materials etc. Lighting is definitely an option to consider on your custom water fountain.
There are some other things to consider for your custom water fountain. There are freestanding fountains, tabletop fountains and wall mounted water fountains. If it is a wall mounted custom waterfall or a room divider, you will need to know the exact width and height of the area that you are working in. The style of décor that you are going with will play an important role in the style of custom water fountain that you should go for.
This is where you can get carried away if you are not careful because there are so many options to choose from. If you go for a glass effect, you will need to choose whether to have glass or mirror. You will then decide whether to have rippled glass or a smooth glass finish and its color.
Other materials to consider are the different varieties of slate, copper screen or stainless steel. Slate and copper are often paired together to create dazzling effects. You may want to have an auto fill and drain system installed. Discuss your design with the supplier and make sure the design will work. When designing your custom water fountain, whether indoors or outside in the garden, take children and pets into consideration.
Businesses can also benefit from custom water fountains in many ways and can put the customer into a relaxed buying mood.
A custom water fountain in your home or office will create a lasting impression with all who see it. Design your own custom water fountain and impress those around you.
The author recently installed a water fountain in his own home.
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