How do you furnish your home according to Feng Shui?

Feng Shui is an ancient energy theory from China. This assumes that everything that surrounds us also affects us. “Feng Shui is the art and science of living in harmony with your environment and absorbing as much good energies as possible,” explains Gudrun Meier-Lange, Feng Shui certified consultant and President of the Swiss Feng Shui Association.

basics Feng Shui

The floor theory is more than 3000 years old. Feng Shui deals with people and their environment, where the teaching seeks to strengthen positive forces and avoid negative currents. The aim is to create harmony, where harmony means health, well-being, professional success, personal happiness and spiritual growth.

Everyone lives in a different place and under different circumstances. Depending on whether they live in a valley or a mountain, by the sea or in a city, people have to adapt to these conditions. Feng Shui is concerned with nature and the environment and how it affects people and their behavior.

When choosing and designing a medium, it is always important to strive for a harmonious balance of the five elements and yin and yang energies. The five elements form the cornerstone of Feng Shui teachings; these are earth, water, fire, wood and metal. If these and yin and yang are in balance, it provides an easier and better life in harmony with nature. It is also important that the life energy Chi can flow unhindered in the living space. If the colors, shapes and materials are placed in the right place, this life energy can encourage the flow of Chi.

What should you always consider?

With the right precautions, you can turn your home into a place of power. To create a positive atmosphere, living spaces need to be designed differently. The dining table, study and bedroom are especially important. This is where the greatest energy should flow.

Chi, yin and yang

Qi plays an important role in Feng Shui. It is the driving life energy that flows in the human body and all around us.

Another foundation is the concept of yin and yang. These are the two poles through which Qi moves. Specifically, a distinction is made between the yin and yang spaces. Yin is a calm, passive energy. “Yin energy should be dominant in the bedroom because that’s where you want to sleep and rest,” explains Meier-Lange. Yang, in turn, is powerful, active energy. “This energy should be more lively in the living and dining room,” the expert adds.

bedroom

Soft materials such as curtains, decorative pillows and rugs increase the feeling of well-being in the bedroom. You can also create a pleasant atmosphere with the use of soft, calm colors. “Blue, green, purple and warm earth tones suit this space very well,” says Meier-Lange. These colors provide a calm environment as they reflect the yin energy. According to the expert, you should also furnish the bedroom sparingly and keep the bed with your head against the wall. “Avoid televisions, electrical appliances, and larger objects whenever possible,” says Meier-Lange.

living room

The living room is a social, lively space. There must be harmony and activity here. “Strong colors are ideal for Yang energy to dominate in the living room. This provides a lively atmosphere,” says Meier-Lange. Also, sit with your back to the wall. If this is not possible, you should look for sofas and armchairs with high backs.

dining room

The dining table, which is used for eating and communication, is a very important place. The focus here is on relaxation and digestion. “A large, sturdy table and high-backed chairs are suitable here. The room can be kept in bright and muted colors,” says Meier-Lange.

Working area

The office is all about promoting concentration and creativity. If you want to furnish your work according to Feng Shui, you should pay attention to what is opposite your desk. “Avoid the piles of papers on your desk. Your subconscious is telling you that you still have to do all this,” explains the expert.

Provide a positive response, such as a picture or object that has depth and perspective. This way you create a virtual expanse and you can program your subconscious accordingly. However, according to Meier-Lange, you should avoid taking vacation photos. “The point of view is good, but what’s wrong in the office,” says the expert. Ideally, the table is positioned so that you sit with your back to the wall and the door.

General

According to the feng shui expert, it is important to keep the entire living space as tidy as possible. This allows life energy to flow better. As Meier-Lange explains, this applies first and foremost to the entrance area: “Energy enters the living space through the entrance door. If there is already a mountain shoe at the entrance, it is a bad sign.»

Also, sharp shapes should be avoided in your home. “This also applies to pointed plants such as yucca. These do not belong indoors,” says the expert. Indoor, soft and rounded plants make sense. This creates vital energy. Round, curved shapes often allow Qi to flow well.

Feng shui for beginners: the most important rules

The following basics will help beginners get started with Feng Shui.

• The layout and a few selected accessories form the principle of Feng Shui.
• Adjust your decoration according to the seasons, then use the healing powers of nature. Flowers, leaves, wood, stones, seashells or a bowl of water can be particularly helpful here.
• It helps the chi flow when there are plants on the windowsill. Plants on the ground slow the flow.
• Light is basically a good thing: If rooms are fully lit, it has a positive effect on Chi.
• Glasses, mirrors, and shiny surfaces help the chi flow.
• However, mirrors should be avoided in the bedroom as they can be distracting. The same is true for electronic devices.
• The bed should be in the bedroom with the headboard against the wall, but not between the window and the door. If that doesn’t work, a wind chime can get the chi flowing again.
• If you want to concentrate well, you should position the table so that you are not sitting with your back to the door. Also, you should not look directly out the window. The sofa should also be placed in this way.