| Feng Shui is an ancient school of design, of Chinese | | | | most important. Chairs, couches, and other seating |
| origins. This design theory is based in the placement | | | | options should never leave occupants with their back |
| of objects in a room, in order to achieve a proper | | | | to a door. In the ancient beliefs, this arrangement will |
| flow of energy or chi, as it is called by the Chinese. | | | | keep unwanted negative energies from sneaking up |
| Finding a perfect balance and flow in a room can be | | | | on you, unsuspected. |
| difficult for those who do not understand the | | | | - Color is one of the most complicated aspects of |
| principles of Feng Shui; however, the following tips | | | | Feng Shui. Each color represents one of five |
| can help you to get a basic grasp on the ideas behind | | | | elements, and each of these elements must be used |
| this type of design and create a comfortable living | | | | with care in conjunction with the other four. Each of |
| space that allows energies to flow properly through | | | | these elements has a directional position where it is |
| your home. | | | | best used in the home. Fire colors should be used in |
| - Mirrors in smaller spaces can create the illusion of | | | | the south areas, metal in the west , water in the |
| space and make a tiny room feel more open and | | | | north, wood in the east, and earth in the northeast |
| inviting. Mirrors also symbolize reflection in Feng Shui, | | | | and south west. |
| so placement of mirrors is important. Look at the | | | | - Clear, open pathways are important in Feng Shui, so |
| things that are being reflected in your mirrors, | | | | that chi can flow freely. Open walkways through a |
| naturally, and see what kind of image they present. | | | | bedroom, living space or hallway will make the room |
| Avoid placing mirrors in front of clutter or other | | | | seem to be more open and comfortable, plus will |
| undesirable things. The reflective properties will | | | | leave a better feeling of balance. |
| “double” these ideas, creating problems. | | | | One of the most important things to remember |
| - Avoid dark areas in your home, particularly in | | | | when decorating, whether you are using Feng Shui or |
| hallways and walkways. Choose light colors for rooms | | | | simply rearranging your furniture, is that the comfort |
| without any natural light and place artificial light | | | | of those using the spaces is of the utmost |
| sources where needed. Dark spaces can be places | | | | importance. Assure that everyone can be |
| for bad energy or evil to fester and develop. Positive | | | | comfortable and happy and you will find your living |
| chi cannot flow through these dark areas, so they | | | | spaces not only more beautiful, but also more |
| are best avoided. | | | | pleasant to be in as well. Feng Shui design can bring a |
| - Seating is extremely important in Feng Shui, but not | | | | wonderful level of enjoyment to the décor of |
| the amount or design of the pieces. In this design | | | | your home, if done properly. |
| theory, where the items are facing is what is the | | | | |