Decorating Your Home With Feng
Shui
Feng Shui is the practice of bringing good
fortune by achieving balance between various elements. In the
US, more people are beginning to consult Feng Shui experts in
decorating their homes. For you to understand what they say,
you need to learn the basic Feng Shui areas that need your
attention so you will be able to decorate it properly.
The first step is to draw a layout of
your home. When you are doing it, you are noting down the north
points
in the house.
Then it is time to work on the door.
Ideally, the front and back door must never line up with each
other. This is because according to the principles of Feng
Shui, energy that enters the house will just go out without
bringing any benefits to the homeowner. If this is the case in
your home, put a plant or any other obstruction with an angled
throw rug to encourage a path in a sideways direction.
To bring more energy in the home, bring in
some light. This doesn’t mean turning the lights on but simply
opening up the curtains so the sun can come in. You should also
add green plants since in Feng Shui, the color itself brings
joy and happiness. Other decorative items you can use include
mirrors, wind chimes and brighter colors.
You can also bring good fortune to the home
by putting in an indoor water fountain. This is because water
refreshes Chi. At the same time, you can throw in some goldfish
as this also encourages wealth. Just make sure to keep the pond
clean and never let it stagnate.
Red is a very strong color in Feng Shui
because it is hot, passionate, rich and celebratory. You must
use this color for a living room set because too much of it may
bring restlessness, a burst of anger and over stimulation. If
you want to use it, use it only for details and
accessories.
When you note down the north point of the
home, it will be easy for you to work in other areas such as
the southwest area of the house. This area is vital because it
will allow you to have satisfying relationships. You can do
this by eliminating clutter and replacing it with symbolic
items ideally in pairs. Some good examples are candles and
other figurines. Never make the mistake of putting wooden or
green items here.
As for your dining room, the best ones to
get are circles as this symbolizes heavenly blessings. The
chairs should be even in number and comfortable to sit in. The
décor should be simple so people will not get distracted and be
more focused on having a good meal.
Watch out for exposed beams. If there are,
these should be covered up because it creates an oppressive
downward energetic flow that may cause health problems and
other misfortunes in your life. The other option is to have two
Feng Shui flutes installed at 45 degree angles on the beam, one
at each end.
As for the bedroom, make sure that the bed
is not directly facing the door. You shouldn’t also place a
mirror on the opposite side of the bed as this could attract a
third party into your relationship.
Peace and prosperity can only be achieved by
decorating your home with Feng Shui. You can start now with
some of the basics then get help if you think you need
it.
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