Harmonizing Feng Shui And Your Home Decor

By Ruth Decker

Understanding the basic principles of feng shui is vitally important if you want to use it in your home. You have to learn the various methods for getting the proper flow of chi around your property. Feng shui is based on the principle that the proper physical arrangement of the furniture in your home can bring you good luck and prosperity. When done according to the rules of feng shui you can expect to have harmony, peace and loads of good luck while bad placement could bring you just the opposite.

Feng Shui has been in existence for thousands of years. The Chinese belief states that the flow of energy is powerful and a crucial element for good health, fortune, happiness, etc. The opposites are also because of the obstruction of good energy. Therefore, energy still has the last say. Think of Tai Chi. This form of meditative exercise, although very gentle is about creating, releasing and welcoming energy. Toxins are flushed out merely because of the flow of energy. Feng Shui is similar in a way that it dictates the chi in a room. The flow and how it affects the ambiance of the room relies on the use of Feng Shui - how objects are placed and what items or colors are maximized.

Anybody can apply Feng Shui in their homes. Of course, complex ones are out of the question. Feng Shui is like any other form of discipline. Years of study and practice are necessary to be able to practice Feng Shui accurately. But simple principles can be applied.

Feng Shui may be a disciplined study but anyone interested can implement basic Feng Shui rules. For instance, it’s a must to place objects in a way that they don’t obstruct movement. If you have to maneuver your way around things to get from one spot to another, then it means chi is already being blocked. Windows are more than just to let in some fresh air. They serve as passageways for energy to flow. Chi can’t get out of the room the same path it went through.

Trusting your instincts while rearranging furniture will more or less help you determine if the room feels right or not for you. With a good feng shui book and a little trial and error, you should soon find the perfect combination that brings harmony to your home.

Red is a lucky color and yellow is not just a happy hue but is also a sign of good health and happiness. Incorporating these colors is favorable for positive energy to flow into your home. Area rugs for example in the positive colors don’t only look appealing but also bring in a favorable ambiance.

Colors are also part of Feng Shui. Red is mostly a lucky color. It denotes wealth, happiness and luck. An area rug in this color placed in the study or home office can help the productivity in working. Some people even use the red color in places where they do business for good luck. However, an important thing to note is that lucky colors also change depending on the year’s zodiac or astrological sign. What’s important is to apply the Feng Shui principle of creating harmony and balance. Therefore, if you have a room where colors blend well together, then there’s good chi. If you can’t think of anyway to incorporate color in a room, use an area rug as a decor. This can instantly accent any furnishing as well as add appeal to the living space.

Believing and practicing Feng Shui is a personal choice. There is no strict rule that you should apply Feng Shui principles in your home in roder to have a pleasant or attractive place. It’s basically just a guide to make your home look well balanced. The important thing is that you feel good in your own home. - 23546

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