Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Achieve Harmony Through Feng Shui

By Cassia Ann Jordan


Who wouldn't want a home that is relaxing? One of the main purposes of a home is to provide a haven, a sanctuary, for when you are feeling overwhelmed with things going on around you. Feng Shui could help you in this regard. You see, Feng Shui is an Asian practice that aims for harmony. And you want harmony in your house, trust me.

Feng Shui is different from other home decor themes in that it is functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. If you are looking to infuse your home with positive energy to invigorate you, give Feng Shui a try.

Start By Cleaning Up

Harmony is impossible to achieve amidst chaos. This is the very first thing that you will have to learn. Start by clearing the clutter from your home. As Feng Shui is dependent on energy flow, clutter prevents positive energy from going around your home. Adopt a minimalist approach. Keep things simple and clean. Position your furniture in such a way that open spaces let energy roam freely. Allow more light and air into the room. These elements represent life and energy in Eastern culture and they would help you achieve Feng Shui.

What's next?

After you have cleared the clutter and brought more air and light into the room, you can now map out your bagua, or energy. There are certain positions a piece of furniture can take on in order to look great however that depends on what type of furniture you will use. For example, for the North side of the room, you should use the colors blue and black, for the element of water. There are certain elements and colors to be used when trying to achieve Feng Shui.

Third Step

Your third step is to determine whether or not you have the right decorations that can be used. You may need to add or subtract from your collection to create a calm and serene purpose in your room.

After you are sure of the accessories you will use, figuring out each piece's place is the next step. Harmony is important here too. With all the possible colors and accent pieces, you have to make them all work together to achieve authentic Feng Shui. You have to be careful not to disrupt the flow that you worked so hard for. Adapt a holistic approach - in that you must consider all the possible interrelationships between all the elements that you use.

Don't Forget Your Floor

You are not done until you have made the necessary changes on your floor. Nothing major, just make sure it matches your walls and decors. In fact, a simple floor makes the Feng Shui look you are going for more complete and authentic. Go for floor coverings that are not screaming for attention. You want to be subtle in this area. A black area rug is something to consider or a white area rug would work well too. just remember to keep your floor clean. Keep potted plants for another look and you will reap the reinvigorating positive energy that authentic Feng Shui can bring to your home.




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