I am a HUGE fan and use feng shui to decorate my home. I also recommend it when helping others decorate their homes as well. You can go really deep when using feng shui to decorate. However, I only use the basic principles.
What is Feng Shui?
Feng shui (pronounced “Fung shwey”) is the Chinese art of creating balance when arranging furniture in the home. It helps energy flow freely, and when you incorporate elements of feng shui, your home will feel calm, relaxed, and happy. Who doesn’t want that? 😉
What Are The Rules Of Feng Shui?
Feng Shui Bedroom
- The bed should be placed against the farthest wall from the door. If that’s not feasible, placing it on a side wall is ok. There should be a clear view of the door. If the foot of the bed is directly in front of the door, place a chest or small sofa there to block the energy from escaping the room. Leave space on each side of the bed.
- Symmetry works wonders for energy in a room, so having nightstands and lighting on each side of the bed creates a cozy, enveloping feeling.
Feng Shui Living Space
- The sofa should be placed against a wall farthest from where you enter the room. When seated, you should have a clear view of the entry. If you’re not able to place it against a solid wall, put a console table behind it and decorate it with tall accessories. No one feels secure having their backs to the door when seated, so if you must position your sofa this way, consider putting a mirror across from it, so you are able to see behind you.
- Situate your seating so it is conducive to conversation. All of your chairs do not need to be against a wall or facing the TV.
- To add to the welcoming feeling, be sure each seat has a place to rest a glass or book on.
- To help energy flow freely, place a round or oval coffee table in the room. Anything with rounded corners will work.
- Adding sheers, curtains, or blinds to the windows will help prevent the energy from escaping the room.
Feng Shui Dining Area
- Once you place your dining table in the room, make sure there’s enough room to pull out the chairs and still have space to walk behind them.
- A rug under the table will help ground the space and encourage conversation.
- Include a combination of materials like metals, mirrors, wood and linen to help calm the space.
- Use your dining room whenever you can. If the room is not being used, energy is not flowing. If you don’t eat in your dining room often, consider using it for puzzles, crafts, or even office space. Just be sure to clean up afterward, so it doesn’t create clutter.
Hopefully, these quick feng shui tips will get you inspired to use them to decorate your home. Do you plan to incorporate any of these tips in your home?
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I really like this decoration with feng shui. Love this post. Thanks for sharing these amazing tips.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! ~Leigh
Hi SimpLeigh! I really enjoyed reading these tips and the funny thing is these are things that I naturally do when furnishing and setting up a space. Wow! I must have known Feng Shui all along and not even known it. LOL. ;=) thanks for sharing.
Be Blessed,
LaTrice
That’s great, Latrice! I noticed the same thing when I began “studying” feng shui. I always felt that it was the natural way to do things? I’m glad you enjoy your visits to the blog…thanks for your comment. 🙂
As a stager I had seen some pretty crazy furniture placements due to Feng shui. One family had covered their mirrored closet with sheets because it was at the foot of the bed! Do you really believe you will lose your money if a staircase ends at the front door? I am not trying to be harsh, I really wonder!
Hi there! Yes, I agree that there are some elements of feng shui that are way out there, however, I don’t practice it to that degree. I tend to focus on the decorating aspect and ways you can use feng shui to make your home feel calm, cozy and welcoming. Thanks for your comment! 🙂