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Some people have the mis-impression that if you use Feng Shui principles to decorate your home you will end up with a zen monk's room! Decorating Feng Shui simply means you are using colors, textures, accessories and furniture placement to create a vibrant, joyful energy in your home, and that each specific room has the energy to support the purpose of the room. So whether you are remodeling, going for an interior design overhaul or simply painting or adding wallpaper for a quick chi boost, you can use feng shui decorating tips to help you create the space you love to be in easily and affordably!
The ancient Chinese believed that every thing carries its own energy or chi, and Feng Shui was a way to balance and create harmony amongst them. Here are some tips to get started on your Feng Shui decorating project:
There are three requirements you must address before you start decorating.
The most important first step to change the energy of a space is to clear out the old clutter. If you don't love it, get rid of it!
The second requirement for good Feng Shui design is light and clean air. Make sure all spaces have good natural light, are well lit and have access to fresh air. Get rid of fluorescent lighting and heavy window coverings. Add Dimmer switches to control the ambiance of the dining room or bedroom.
The third is to make sure your home is in good repair. Fixing leaky plumbing is a powerful Feng Shui wealth cure. Your home's interior is a reflection of you, so a healthy home means a healthy chi.
Now your are ready to decorate! The place to start is the Bagua, or Feng Shui map of the energy centers of your home. This will help guide your design choices, such as colors and which materials to use in each space.
Once you've decided on the type of energy or chi you want to create in each space, you can use colors to help you achieve this. In Feng Shui there are 5 elements: earth, wood, fire, water and metal, and all colors are an extension of the element that created them.
Earth element colors are pale yellow and beige and bring an energy of protection and reliability. These colors are ideal for larger areas like living rooms and halls.
Wood element colors are green and brown and are a Feng Shui cure for prosperity and abundance. They bring a nurturing, calming vibe to a room.
The Water Element is one of the Feng Shui cures for wealth and prosperity, and represented by the colors blue and black. Blue can bring different energies ranging from playful aqua to the relaxing calm of deep blue, so choose the shade based on the vibe you want to create. Black brings strength and protection to room, but use sparingly in the kitchen and children's bedrooms.
The Fire Element colors of red, orange, bright yellow, pink and purple bring passion and high energy to a space. Fiery red brings career recognition to office, or passion and sexual energy to a master bedroom. Orange is a playful, lively color good for playrooms or kitchens. Overuse causes edginess, especially with red or purple, so use with discretion in the bedroom and children's rooms. Pink is the color of love and romance, a powerful love cure for the master bedroom.
The Metal Element colors bring precision and clarity of thought to a space. Gray is a great color for home offices or entries. White brings tranquility, and is best used as a contrast to brighter colors, or in bathrooms or meditation spaces.
The next step is to figure out what types of accessories and materials are needed to boost the chi of the space. Candles bring a glowing light and purify a space. Romantic art is a strong Feng Shui love cure in the bedroom, and water features are wealth cures. Crystals and plants bring a living energy to a space and are great chi boosters to decorate your office.
Once you determine which types of accessories and cures are right for your space, the thoughtful placement of them is important in Feng Shui decoration. The placement of your bed and desk can have powerful ramifications in love and wealth. Placement of furniture and accessories in just the right spot can boost the chi of your space and bring good things like love, wealth, prosperity and good health into your life.
Great rooms to start your Feng Shui interior-design project are the master bedroom or kitchen as creating harmony here can have a domino effect on the chi in your life. Feng Shui decorating is easy. Figure out the vibe of the chi you want to create then use color, accessories and placement to totally revamp the chi of your space easily and in most cases, affordably!
