Feng Shui for Interior Design
Its finally spring after a long Montana winter! This time of year many people look for new ways to revamp their home. We have some ideas beyond spring cleaning to help you optimize your space. If you’re looking for more happiness and success, the ancient art of Feng Shui coupled with interior design can help you get there. In the mean time, you can enjoy an uncluttered and more harmonious home aesthetic.
What is Feng Shui?
Feng Shui is the art of arranging objects in a room to facilitate the free flow of Chi — the force that permeates every aspect of life. Feng Shui originated in China more than 3,000 years ago.
How to Best Use Feng Shui in Your Home
A clear first step is to declutter and air out your living room to allow Feng Shui energy to flow freely through it. Add plenty of plants to bring the outdoors in. Living green houseplants enhance your prosperity. Make sure your furniture is comfortable, inviting relaxation. A few of our brands that are great for comfort are Lee Industries, Burton James and Universal. And of course, we have our comfy and stylish Scandinavian recliners from IMG. Keep in mind when arranging your furniture that the position of your seating furniture should encourage communication.
How to Bring Feng Shui Into Interior Design
Feng Shui interior decorating aims to enhance different aspects of your life, by putting you in sync with the environment you live in as energy enters your home. To achieve this, Feng Shui rules work with the five elements and their accompanying colors. These tools guide the placement of furniture and decor items to create a balanced home and life. For example, the water element can help bring balance to your career and black curvy shapes will invoke that water energy needed.
Modern interior design and Feng Shui are very similar in how they interpret the use of color and how it provokes a particular feeling. In modern interior design, colors are also used to influence emotion, with brighter tones invoking feelings of happiness or warmth, while darker colors can be more formal.
How to Feng Shui Your Living Room
If you have a fireplace in the living room, don’t mount your TV above it, making it the focal point. Don’t over-accessorize your shelves, either. Display only items that are meaningful to you. Ideally, your sofa should face the door, and should be placed against a wall. This is the “commanding position” in the room, creating a clear view of the door. Use the Bagua map to decide on the best shape for a coffee table, and to choose the dominant color in the room. To select the dominant color, lay the map over the floorplan of your home and see which quadrant your living room falls into. For instance, if it falls into the family area, decorate with family heirlooms and opt for furniture in rectangular shapes.
How to Feng Shui Your Bed
We all know how important sleep is. The Nova bed by Theadore Alexander is a great example of effective Feng Shui for quality sleep. This headboard is strong and protective with the rustic oak wood yet soft with the light upholstry headboard. Our heads need support as we sleep just like our back does. Consider sheets in earthy tones and natural fibers like cotton or linen. One of the most important aspects in laying out your bedroom is to leave equal room on both sides of the bed. This creates room for both you and your partner or potential partner. Add a pair of candles to warm up the space. Plus, symmetry is pleasing to the eye.
How to Bring Feng Shui Into Your Office
Start with decluttering and organizing your desk leaving only items that foster creativity. Less is more in Feng Shui. Make sure the desk is facing the door so that you can face business opportunities with a solid wall behind you. Choose a wooden desk that brings a natural aesthetic to your work space. Invest in a good, supportive chair and bring plants into your office space. Choose shades that nourish your natural creativity. Shades of yellow, green and blue are best. These hues help relax your mind, so you can focus on important projects.
Conclusion
As you can see, Feng Shui and interior design are a powerful duo to bring balance, harmony and prosperity in a room. Combining the principles of interior design and Feng Shui can optimize any space. This spring is a great time to have a Feng Shui inspired renewal to any space of your home! Stop by the showroom for new furniture ideas.
Top feature photo courtesy of Decor Interiors & More.