If you are going to buy a house, change apartments or renovate your home, consider this suggestion: decorating with Feng Shui to attract positive energies and ward off negative ones! But… is this possible? According to Chinese philosophy, yes, it is possible and easy to use techniques, which is why we advise the use of Feng Shui in any type of room and decoration project, with the intent to increase your well-being and foster the prosperity of your family.
The 5 Elements of Feng Shui
Feng Shui is linked to the 5 elements of Chinese philosophy: fire, earth, water, metal and wood. When harmoniously combined, these promote the necessary balance for energy to flow without obstacles. How should you use these elements in the decoration of your new home or in the remodeling of your apartment or house? You can either use fire through a fireplace or opt for a warm color that symbolizes this element.
1. Feng Shui in the entrance hall
The hall is the main entrance and therefore it has to facilitate the arrival of positive energies from the beginning. With this in mind, your hall should be well lit to create a positive atmosphere, and decorated in soft tones to promote a feeling of lightness and spaciousness. A table with a plant or a vase with flowers and photographs that evoke happy moments are ideal for creating a good atmosphere for anyone who enters your home!
2. Feng Shui in the bedroom
To decorate the bedroom with Feng Shui, you have to be able to convey a sense of security that provides tranquility, so your bed — the fundamental element — shouldn’t be facing the door. You also shouldn’t have the headboard underneath a window nor a mirror that reflects your image while you sleep. The idea is to be able to control all movement in your bedroom from the bed, otherwise you are vulnerable. Side tables should be proportionate in size to ensure harmony in relationships and the bedroom should be free of electronic equipment, decorated in soft tones, as dark colors can disturb peace.
3. Feng Shui in the kitchen
The kitchen must be pleasant, functional and harmonious for the Feng Shui energy to flow. However, as it concentrates two opposing energies: fire (from the stove) and water (from the sink, washing machine and fridge), it is important to plan the place where you will install this equipment, separating them to avoid energy conflict. And if they have to be on the same counter, the solution according to Feng Shui is to place a vase with plants or a wooden object between the two to create harmony. Another important tip: do not position the stove, the ultimate symbol of prosperity, in a place where your back faces the door if you are cooking.
4. Feng Shui in the bathroom
The first rule for the bathroom — the room where the day begins — is to keep the door closed and the toilet seat down in order to prevent positive energy from escaping! You should also replace broken tiles, keep the taps well sealed and change the bathtub curtain regularly. Other than that, it is the usual: the space must always be clean and ventilated, and scented with flowers, candles or incense.
5. Feng Shui in the living room
Your living room is a pleasant place to rest or to receive friends, and for that reason it is one of the rooms that you cannot forget to decorate with Feng Shui. First of all, furniture should not be placed with its back to the door, so as not to break the flow of energy, and sofas should be positioned in such a way as to be able to establish eye contact with all the people in the room, and thus feel protected. The room's colors should help to relax and/or stimulate some activity. For example, if the idea is to distract yourself by watching television, use shades of blue, excellent for calming down; but if you want to organize the room to receive friends, use warmer colors like yellow and orange which increase the propensity to communicate. Avoid objects that symbolize negative things and invest in an aquarium or a decorative fountain in order to have water flowing continuously: symbol of progress and money! More tips for decorating the living room with Feng Shui? Absorb the electromagnetic waves from electronic equipment with crystals or rose quartz and place some plants that, as living beings that they are, absorb negative energies.
Before naming some Feng Shui decoration objects, it should be noted that this technique has the primary mission of energy movement, which is why it values cleaning, organizing and minimalist decoration, since dirt and excessive objects block energy. To decorate with Feng Shui, you should use objects that can help you achieve a more balanced home and life: with health, love, tranquility and prosperity!
— A source of water to balance out and harmonize finances;
— Glass or ceramic vases to correct negative energy sources;
— Mirrors to balance energies;
— Triangular objects to achieve success;
— Bells to expel negative energies;
— Plants, flowers and aromas to relieve stress and increase well-being;
— Stones and crystals to absorb stagnant energy from the environment;
— Bamboo for a long and prosperous life;
— A sculpture of the smiling Buddha to invoke good luck;
— Candles to symbolize fire and to light and heat the environment;
— Round tables to promote interaction and family unity.
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