The secrets of harmonious interior decoration: switch to Feng Shui mode !
When you want to build or decorate your home in a harmonious way with the energy of it, you must use the Feng Shui method: ancient Chinese art that allows energies to flow freely. This method applied according to precise principles, will allow "chi", the flow of energy of the universe to circulate better and to live in an environment in harmony, in peace.
To fully understand and apply this method, here are the elements to take into account:
- Ying and Yang: two elements that oppose and complement each other at the same time.
- The five elements of nature: Water, Earth, Fire, Wood and Metal, which must be used in a complementary way.
- The orientation of the house: each orientation (South, South-East, West, etc.) releases different energies.
More than a decorative style, Feng Shui is a real way of life whose secrets we cannot tell you all in one article ... here are a few, however, so that you can start to soak up it!
1 - I select my land, my house
Avoid places that are too close to cemeteries, hospitals or prisons, as these are places with negative chi. Favor open places, close to nature and well cleared, for the good circulation of energy.
2 - I'm setting up my front door
The front door is very important in Feng Shui, because it is through it that one receives the energies. Ideally, the front door should be facing south, and the back of the house should be north. Feng Shui is also a harmony and a meaning of colors! Here is an example of how to choose the color of your front door: black, to enrich the home; green: for the good health of the household; red: for luck. The entrance should also be neat, and lead to a tidy and bright room.
3 - I set up my dining room
Often neglected, this room is a central room in the home for discussion and family sharing. In this room, favor wood, a natural and reassuring element. Play with shapes, if your table is round you can place a square decoration in the middle and if your table is square or rectangular, a round decoration. Accessorize with candles for a soft, subdued light and once again favor natural lighting! In terms of decoration, it is better to keep yourself to the minimum. Minimalism is the friend of Feng Shui. A few key decorative elements and only useful furniture will allow you to enjoy a Feng Shui dining room.
4 - I'm setting up my room
The bedroom is the place of rest and recuperation of energy. The bed should be placed against a wall, not between the door and a window. Do not overload the space with bulky furniture. If there is furniture, choose light colors, rounded and placed at a good distance from the bed. The lighting should be soft and subdued. For the color of the walls, choose them soft and neutral to promote rest.
5 - I set up my office
A space that has been more occupied lately with telecommuting! A space dedicated to concentration and calm. To promote these energies, position your desk with your back to a wall with an open space in front. If you stick your desk to a wall, the "chi" may be blocked and, on the contrary, if you stick it to a window, it may go away. A clean and organized office provokes similar thoughts and don't hesitate to add some green plants to boost the positive energy in the room.
6- I develop my garden
A true extension of the house, it is a place of relaxation in harmony with nature. For a Zen garden, we will favor curved paths for a fluid circulation of energy. A well-landscaped garden will then be divided into 9 areas which should be developed according to the precepts of Feng Shui!
There are many readings on this inspiring theme that will allow you to discover this invisible link that exists between you and the energy of your home! And if you have the strong desire to bring new and beautiful things into your life, explore this new art of living without further delay!
