Transform Your Home into a Harmonious Sanctuary:
Six Simple Yet Impactful
Feng Shui Tips
The term “Feng Shui” translates to "wind" (风 fēng) and "water" (水 shuǐ) in English, reflecting elements that are central to the flow of life energy, or "Chi" (气 qì).
The goal of Feng Shui is to optimise the flow of energy within a space to promote health, prosperity, and well-being.
Every small, intentional change can make a significant impact.
With these six simple yet impactful tips, you’ll be well on your way to creating a harmonious home that feels both refreshing and grounding, reflecting the peace and balance you seek in your life.
Balance and enhance energy flow
1. Choose the Right Furniture Colours
Colour and furniture work together to shape the ambience of a room, influencing both mood and aesthetic appeal.
Choosing the right colours for furniture can affect the perceived size and energy of a space; for example, light colours often make rooms feel open and airy, while darker tones can add warmth and a sense of cosiness.
Personal Preferences Matter
While Feng Shui offers colour guidelines, it’s essential to choose colours you resonate with personally.
A harmonious home should reflect your taste, making you feel at peace and energised.
Balancing Light and Dark
Avoid overuse of dark colours; mix with light shades to maintain harmony.
While dark colours like black or deep blue represent the water element and can be calming, too much can lead to a heavy or stagnant feeling. Balance them with lighter tones.
Balancing Yin & Yang
Yin Colors: Soft and muted colours create a calm and restful environment. Use these for relaxation areas.
Yang Colours: Vibrant and bright colours energise a space. Excessive use of red can create an overwhelming, aggressive atmosphere. Use it in moderation as an accent or for small furniture pieces.
Here's A Colour Guide...
Front Entrance
Your entryway sets the tone for the entire home. Choose warm and inviting colours, such as earth tones, wood finishes, or light pastel hues. They create an inviting and welcoming energy for guests.
Living Room
Go for neutral tones or earth colours to create a grounding and welcoming space. Introduce vibrant accents (like cushions or throws) to energise and maintain balance.
Home Office
Incorporate colours that enhance focus and productivity, such as shades of blue (for concentration) or green (for creativity and growth).
Bedroom
Opt for soft, soothing colours that align with the Yin energy to encourage relaxation and tranquility. Neutral tones, soft blues, greens, or pastels work well here.
Neutralise external energy at your doorstep
2. Organise Your Entrance with Shoe Benches and Racks
Use a shoe bench that allows for comfortable seating to signify stability and welcome.
Wooden, rattan or earthy-toned shoe benches are ideal as they bring warmth and a grounding element.
Have a Dedicated Shoe Area
Create a mindful ritual of transitioning from the outside world to the comfort of your home.
Avoid bringing outside energy deeper into the home. Piles of shoes create chaotic energy. Keep only the shoes that you use regularly near the entrance and store others away neatly.
Use Low Racks
Allow positive energy to flow freely, do not block your main entrance as it is considered the "mouth of Chi", where energy enters the home.
Avoid tall shoe racks to keep energy grounded and stable. Always keep open racks neat and tidy.
Keep Odour-Free
Ensure the shoe area is ventilated and clean to prevent odours that can lead to negative energy.
Tip: You can place a small dish of salt or charcoal near your rack to absorb odours and keep the area energetically clear.
Multiply positive energy and harmony
3. Harness the Power of Mirrors
Place mirrors to reflect beautiful views, light or a lush plant. Opt for large mirrors to visually expand spaces.
Strategically placing mirrors in dining areas is believed to double the food on the table, symbolising wealth and abundance.
Avoid fragmented mirrors, and reflecting clutter or sharp edges. Do not position mirrors directly facing the bed or front door, as it disrupts rest and Chi.
Choose round, oval or curved mirrors for softer, harmonious energy.
Define areas and soften energy flow
4. Ground Your Spaces with Natural Rugs
Align rugs with furniture to create balance and define spaces clearly, especially in open floor plans.
Natural fibres like wool, jute, or cotton are preferred for grounding energy. Earthy tones or calming blues and greens are ideal for promoting a soothing and balanced environment.
Avoid overly busy patterns that can create chaotic energy.
Rectangular rugs offer stability while circular rugs can soften energy flow. In the living room, a large rug under the sofa and coffee table creates a cosy and inviting area.
Invite positive energy and growth
5. Elevate with Houseplants & Plant Racks
Plants with soft, rounded leaves are believed to attract positive energy. Avoid plants with sharp, pointy, or spiky leaves, as they can create negative energy.
The east is associated with health and the southeast with wealth in Feng Shui. Placing healthy, thriving plants in these areas can enhance both.
Keep arrangements simple and tidy to maintain good energy flow.
Plant racks or elevated planters can help to “lift” energy and create vertical balance in a room, also symbolising growth.
Maintain a sense of calm and flow
6. Declutter Regularly
Feng Shui principles suggest that clutter, whether physical or emotional, blocks the natural flow of positive energy, affecting one’s health, relationships, and prosperity.
Keep entryways clear to allow Chi to flow freely into your home.
Letting go of unnecessary items not only improves energy flow but also brings a sense of lightness and clarity to your space.
Set Intentions for Each Space
Decide on the purpose of each room and visualise how you want it to feel. This helps you keep only items that contribute to the room’s function and energy.
Regularly assess and clear out items that are no longer needed or hold negative associations.
Identify Daily Hot Spots
Dedicate a few minutes each day to tidying up spaces where clutter tend to accumulate quickly, return items to their proper places, and keep surfaces clear.
This simple routine prevents clutter from piling up and promotes a feeling of openness and calm.
Use Hidden Storage
Open shelves can be visually chaotic, so consider using storage solutions that conceal items neatly.
Closed cabinets or storage bins help hide clutter and create a visually peaceful environment.
