Whether you are choosing tables, lamps, accessories, dressers, or color schemes, there is always a lot to think about. Whether you are an interior designer or just somebody who wants to spruce up their home a little, you want to create a well-designed and modern feeling in the home. There are many different ways to accomplish the outcome you desire, one of which is to focus on the feng shui of the room.
What is feng shui?
When people refer to feng shui, they are talking about making sure something has the right balance or chi. It originated in China thousands of years ago and is an ancient art and science that has been practiced and taken on by many other countries and cultures ever since. The literal translation of feng shui is “wind-water”, both of which are linked to good health and therefore good fortune. It is all about creating positive energy (or chi) and harmony within your environment.
How can feng shui help?
It can be difficult to know where to start, and what furniture to invest in to make your home feel comfortable, relaxing, and spacious. Once you have picked the decor and furniture that you like, the next challenge is where to place it. Every house is different, and due to the sizes and shapes of each room, it makes giving advice difficult. However, feng shui provides you with some basic principles to follow. Here are some top tips that will help you use feng shui for a modern home.
#1 Natural light
Contrast, specifically natural light and darkness, is a great place to start when using feng shui principles. It focuses on the popular concept of yin and yang. So, consider the natural light that enters your home as this not only can help boost your energy but will also be helping your circadian rhythm. This is important as it will encourage your body to wake up and go to sleep at a more natural and appropriate time.
#2 Creating harmony
An important element in using feng shui is to create harmony. From the perspective of room design, this can be done by using contrasting and pleasing combinations of colors, shapes, space, and accessories. The use of yin and yang by using light and darkness has already been touched on, other ways you can help design your room is by improving the flow of chi, incorporating natural accessories such as plants, and working with the five elements to create a harmonious and nurturing space.
#3 The five elements
Also called the five phases, the five elements are different types of energy that help to create the world around us, as well as who we are as people. They consist of fire, water, metal, wood, and earth, each with its own energy, color, shapes, and materials. Research can be done into how using the five elements can improve the feng shui of your room or home.
Much more can be learned about the principles of feng shui, but these are a few good places to start.
