Have you always wondered about how to furnish your home according to the Feng Shui principles? Then enjoy our guide and discover lots of tricks and tips to find the balance thanks to this discipline.
Feng Shui: a term that has spread rapidly among interior design enthusiasts in recent years. When translated from Chinese, it means "wind" and "water", two words that symbolise happiness, prosperity and health in the Feng Shui's country of origin. By learning how to decorate your home according to the Feng Shui principles, you can enjoy a calmer and more harmonious living space.
The ancient Chinese discipline of Feng Shui is directly based on the relationship between the vital energy created by people and the surrounding environment. Organising rooms or enclosed spaces in a way that generates positive energy is considered fundamental to the basic foundations of the Feng Shui principles. Follow a few simple rules in décor and furnishing to keep positive energy flowing, and your home will be perfectly in tune with those who live there.
The main factors that you'll need to consider when re-organising each space using the Feng Shui principles are:
The ancient Chinese philosophy takes presence of magnetic and energy fields into full consideration. Therefore, any choice made within the Feng Shui principles should aim to make rooms feel warm and welcoming. For example, it's essential to ensure that rooms are arranged in accordance with the orientation of the cardinal points. Here is a plan of how a Feng Shui home should ideally be organized:
First of all, the Feng Shui directs you to the use of natural materials. Disperse with plastics and man-made materials in favour of metal, stone and wood. The latter, in particular, is suitable for floors, doors and windows since it guarantees visual continuity with the outside environment – especially if there are lots of trees!
Colours are very important. Bear in mind that colour choice should be linked to both the type and position of the room. If a room is south-facing, it needs warm tones such as red and orange, while a north-facing room would benefit from a palette of cool colours like blue or lavender. Green, the colour of knowledge, is perfect for rooms on the east side of your home and it's also an ideal choice for offices and studies.
Bright colours facilitate conversation, while green and blue are recognised for their ability to promote relaxation.
You might choose yellow for the kitchen. Did you know that it is regarded as an appetite stimulating colour? Furthermore, it will exude positive energy at breakfast time for a productive start to the day.
Given the importance of contact with nature in the Feng Shui, the type and origin of light is especially important.
Try to take as much advantage of natural light as possible; perhaps by choosing light, transparent curtains or blinds that can be raised and lowered for your windows.
And what about furnishings? Decluttering is vital if you want to make the most of each space. That means that you'll have to rid your home of all those superfluous items.
Get rid of ornaments and other useless objects to enhance psychological well-being (and cut down on dusting)! It's also best to avoid furniture which has sharp corners or is excessively bulky.
In the bedroom, place the bed with the headboard facing to the north. At the same time, be careful that your bed isn't in front of a door so that you're not disturbed by energy entering the room as you sleep. Place mirrors on the inside of wardrobe doors for the same reason – according to the Feng Shui principles, your soul can be mirrored during the night if mirrors are left too near the bed.
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Finally, one last tip. Soften sharp edges and corners with plants. They will redirect "aggressive" energy from the most angular pieces of furniture and add a touch of joy to the room. And, let's not forget, they'll also follow the popular Scandinavian style trend!
Now that you've discovered how some of the secrets of this oriental philosophy work, you can use them to transform your living space again and again. Take advantage of our offers and enjoy great discounts up to 75%* on premium fashion and lifestyle brands!