Out of the belief in human harmony and the effect of all energy around us, the Chinese have believed in the art of Feng Shui which translates to “wind-water” in English, Feng Shui room design in simple terms means that the layout of interior architecture affects your mental health and negative energy, therefore all decor elements should be in place to harmonize the positive energy in the furniture and interior with the human energy.
Do you have Clutter? bad lighting, or furniture in the wrong place? All of these things affect more than just how comfortable you feel at home. They can affect your life, health, and success as well.
Today we will learn together the art of Feng Shui room design , and how to redecorate your room for better and positive energy.
Feng Shui principles & colors
There are five Feng Shui principles which are: Wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.
All those 5 elements contain energy named “Chi” in the Chinese language that affects our well being, therefore following the Feng Shui map of space which is called “Bagua” you can place each item in their correct color and position (the type of element) in each room in the house to generate positive energy and luck into your life.
Small changes bring on bigger ones, and today we will teach you how to place each element in your house.
Feng Shui 5 elements explanation
- Wood: This element is all about creativity, self-awareness, and growth, its representation in Feng Shui room design colors are green and purple as well as any furniture made from wood, or anything that represents plants and trees, for example, flowery wallpaper or vertical stripes.
- Fire: Fire represents transformation, high energy, and renewal, usually fire elements should not be placed next to water elements as they are opposites, red and yellow represents fire, as well as lightning in any room, triangular and sharp shapes, are what represents fire.
- Water: This is one of the purest and calmest elements on this list, water represents healing and cleansing of the mind and body, it brings clear thinking, motivation and insight.
Anything with water and flowing water is considered from this element such as fish bowls, water fountains or features as well as anything reflective like mirrors and glass or artworks, the colors of this element are dark blues, grays, and black.
- Earth: Earth or the ground makes you feel less stressed and focused, all browns, yellows, beiges, or olives represent mother earth and bring on the feelings of her protection, heavy furniture indicates the element earth, and any exposed brickwork, rectangular shapes, or pottery.
- Metal: Metal equals intelligence and brainpower, white, gray, and metallic colors represent this element, you can use this element in tables, chairs.
Circles and oval shapes are used in metal decorations, and usually, this element is perfect for workplaces or home offices.
Those 5 Feng Shui room elements are what we will use to give you the following decor tips to make your Feng Shui room design so make sure to read well and enjoy.
10 steps to design your Feng Shui floor plan
As well as applying the Feng Shui rules house elements above, here are some simple ways to get started with Feng Shui room design .
- Add some fresh flowers and green life to your rooms: adding green life such as plants, fresh flowers, vases with green livings in it will invite good health and well-balanced life energy as it brings nature into your own space, soft plants with round leaves are recommended but not ones with thorns or sharp leaves. Greenery should be in the living room, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.
- Pay attention to your plant health, as a sick plant means negative energy.
- Welcome Mat: The first thing your guest sees when they arrive in your house door, therefore a welcome mat brings in welcoming energy and vibe to your guest which leads to more positive energy.
- Rugs: Rugs, in general, are connected to earth energy, now different rug shapes and colors, however, can bring on different elements to your Feng Shui room design , for example, if you need more water element to calm down such as in the bathroom, a rounded or curved light blue rug is better than a fiery red one.
- Diffusers: To shift the energy in your house from negative to positive, using an air diffuser with different scents is the best way to do so in Feng Shui principles , so if you add a smell of sweet orange, that would brighten and cheer up your home, it is life energy, for a clean earthy space use a mint fragrance, if you want to relax then place lavender scent in your bedroom.
- Pillows & Feng Shui bedroom decor , we will give you some tips for a complete Feng Shui guide bedroom decor :
- Use a Solid Headboard.
- Consider Concealing the Television.
- Choose Plants Wisely.
- Choose your colors based on the elements that bring security and calmness.
- Balance is very important.
- Remember that lighting is key.
- Avoid placement of any family photos.
- Artwork should always be hung up high.
- Feng Shui bed placement is very important, the correct position is to never put it in line with your door, going diagonal or away from the door is the best, when you lay down and you see your rooms’ door, your feet should never be in line with your door, that is the correct Feng Shui bed placement in your bedroom.
Those were the highlights of Feng Shui bedroom decor, the rest of the Feng Shui principles are just as important.
- Clear out the clutter: This is the most important basic step in creating harmony at home.
- Fix anything that is broken. Pay particular attention to any leaking taps or pipes: these are said to drain your finances and wealth.
- Add mirrors to your hallway: As these can increase energy flow. However, remove any mirrors that directly face the front door: these are a big taboo in Feng Shui.
- Move key pieces of furniture to the ‘empowered’ position. Items like your bed and couches should be positioned so you can see the door but are not directly aligned with it.
- Cover any windows opposite the front door: Energy can escape from here so make sure these windows have curtains or blinds.
- Check the lighting in your living room: Make sure you have enough light sources that the space is well lit when in use.
- Add a water source: such as a fountain or an aquarium in the north section of your home. This can improve your career and finances.
- Don’t position couches and sofas under beams in the roof: This can lead to financial loss, headaches, and other health issues.
- If you want to bring love into your life, focus on your homes’ southwest: Placing candles, crystals, or even painting a wall in this area red is said to aid your search for a soul mate.
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