This will also be achieved by the fact that you have a large glass object in the room, as long as the glass is kept clean and the water is clear, as this will make the room seem as though it has an extra window. It has been shown that items such as plants and aquariums can help counter the affects of claustrophobia which makes them great for inside offices to improve working conditions for staff. At the same time though they’ll also offer other benefits aside from the aesthetic. For example they are known to provide a great way to combat stress and to encourage a relaxing and tranquil environment making them great again for offices but also for those who suffer from high blood pressure. This works for many reasons, one being the bubbling and rippling noises that an aquarium will make (much akin to the kinds of sounds you would get on a relaxation CD called ‘sounds of the rainforest’). Another reason an aquarium is great for de-stressing is the way the light dances on the water which as mentioned bathes the whole room in a moving gentle light similar to candle light.