Three Easy Ways To Create Good Feng Shui In Your Home

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Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that is about inviting positive energy (“chi”) into your home so life can feel balanced and energized. The goal is to create harmony in your space, which then fills your home and life with positivity. We could all definitely use some calm and balance in our fast-paced, busy lives, so below we are sharing 3 simple ways to achieve good Feng Shui at home.

A Welcoming Entryway

According to Feng Shui, your front door is how energy enters your home. Make sure your entryway is decluttered, clean, well-lit and bright.

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Room Layout & Flow

Feng Shui translates to “wind and water”. When designing a space, think of the flow from room to room like the flow of water. Too much clutter, furniture and stuff doesn’t let the water flow properly. For example, avoid room layouts where the back of a sofa is right at the entrance to a space. The idea is to create a smooth, clear route into and out of every room.

Furniture pieces like beds, desks, sofas and even kitchen stoves should always be positioned in a way that allows you to see the door of that space. This is the principle of the commanding position in Feng Shui. It is thought that you are in command of your life, and in a place to receive positive energy, when you can always see the entrance to the room.

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Green Plants

Plants bring life energy, according to Feng Shui, and connect us to nature. They also purify the air and help relieve stress. Ficus, Money Trees, and Snake plants are favourites of Feng Shui experts.

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