Achieve Feng Shui In Your Home
If you take the time to dig into the philosophy around feng shui, you'll understand that it doesn't come off as esoteric as one may think. It is based around the simple practices to make a home feel healthier and more organized. It also helps you to connect to your home in a way that can impact your mood and well-being.
This ancient Chinese tradition can be incorporated into your own home. It can be done with a modern holistic approach, while still honoring the age-old traditions that come with feng shui. It is not about transforming the structure of your home, but rather evolving your home into a space that is refreshing. The following feng shui tips will do a little more than just bring some harmony into your home - they can potentially increase the value of your home's selling price.
Let's get into the best feng shui decorating tips for your house below!
1. Slow Down Your Home's Energy Flow:
The back door and the front door have a direct line of sight. That means that the energy in the home, or the chi, will flow through the home too quickly. Instead of it going straight out of the back door, you want it to undulate throughout the whole home in a graceful and even manner. The best way to slow down this flow is to place a patterned rug on the floor in front of the front door, add artwork on the walls, or add a round entry table to the foyer space.
2. De-Clutter Your House:
Decluttering your home may seem like an obvious solution. We can all be guilty of letting our content that may not have a specific function accumulate in our home. Clutter is more than just unappealing visually, it is an anchor for energy in a home. An excessive amount of clutter can stop you from having clarity of thought, and even weigh you down emotionally. Feng shui isn't focused on having a perfectly styled home, but instead, providing a happier and healthier environment. Be sure to have organization throughout your home. From paying bills, to recycling content, and even something as simple as a designated spot for your keys. It'll help you feel less frazzled and feel more efficient in your day-to-day routine.
3. Front Door Path Must Be Kept Clear:
The front door in a home is an important factor to feng shui. It is the main portal through which the energy from outside will enter into your home. You want to make sure the energy flows uninterrupted through the front door, without "metaphorically" running into a wall. Keep your front door area free of clutter and consider installing a mirror near the front door. In feng shui, this is used to expand the energy in the space, which in turn expands the opportunities within your life - and prevents you from feeling limited.
4. Balancing The Five Elements
Whether present physically, or symbolically, the five elements you can find in a home are earth, fire, wood, metal, and water. The fire element can be brought into a home with warmer tones, or literally through a fireplace and burning candle. You want to ensure there is a balance between all of the elements. People can easily be drawn to an element that can cause an imbalance in their life. For example, if a person were to find themselves rather aggressive, they'd want to avoid a large amount of fire elements - such as a bright red wall. If a person is lacking motivation in their life, it would best suit them to add more fire elements. Look at the elements within your home in a symbolic manner, and see what you need to change to create a more balanced emotional life.
5. Remove Any Negative Symbolism:
From books to traffic signs and everything in between, symbolism bombards us daily. Every day, we are guided by the symbolism that surrounds us, which is enhanced even more so within our homes. An intimate environment represents an individual's fears and challenges. If you have trouble finding clarity, see if you have a lot of stuff cluttered in your home. If you have low self esteem, check to see if mirrors are hung too high, which can make you feel like you are never measuring up. If you find yourself unable to get out of the single life, do you surround yourself with single decor? I.e. single vases, single chairs, single person in pictures/art. Figure out the challenges you face on a daily basis in your life and look at the symbols the content in your home hold. This can help you to understand what changes need to be made.
6. Maximize The Natural Light:
Natural light can make a person much happier and more positive. You want to enhance as much natural light in a home as possible, which can be done by placing mirrors directly across from windows to help reflect the light throughout your space.
