To create a harmonious interior, why not draw inspiration from the ancient principles of Feng Shui? This Chinese philosophy, dating back several millennia, focuses on the flow of energy and even lays down precise rules for arranging one’s home in a balanced way. The arrangement of furniture, the choice of objects, and the colors all play a key role here in promoting well-being and attracting luck. And some elements are to be avoided, because they could, in Feng Shui, have a negative influence on daily life…
Feng Shui Principles to Follow for a Happy Home
Feng Shui rests on a fundamental principle: energy, or “chi”, moves through our surroundings and exerts a major influence on our lives. An ill-suited layout can disrupt this circulation and lead to negative effects on the health, happiness, or success of the inhabitants.
Even today, this practice is meticulously observed by many designers, architects and private individuals who are keen to improve their well-being at home. But to apply Feng Shui properly, it is essential to master its technical aspects. In particular, one must learn to read the Bagua, an energy map that divides the domestic space into nine zones, each linked to a life domain (wealth, health, career, etc.). Also, by placing elements thoughtfully within these zones, one optimizes the energies, and one fosters, in Feng Shui, harmony and prosperity, transforming the house into a true sanctuary of serenity.
Feng Shui: this type of furniture should be avoided, it attracts bad energies
Beyond the basic tenets of the Feng Shui art (an balance between Yin, feminine energy, and Yang, masculine energy, the presence of the five elements, the positioning of furniture, clarity and organization), the discipline also imposes a few “don’ts”, layouts to avoid because they risk disturbing the circulation of energies.
This is especially true for glass furniture, or mirrored surfaces… Their reflective nature, and their fragile material, can create a sense of instability, confusion among occupants. Also, glass, by its transparent nature, can disrupt the energy flow, or the “chi” in a room, creating blockages, turbulence and imbalances.
Mirrors, in particular, are regarded as double-edged objects in Feng Shui. While they can visually enlarge a space and reflect light, they also have the capacity to return negative energy into the home. And when they are poorly positioned, a mirror can create a sense of instability in the household, or even worsen family conflicts…
Feng Shui ideas meant to attract positivity and luck
In contrast to glass, certain arrangements are considered by Feng Shui to be favorable for attracting luck, harmony, and well-being into the home. You can overdo them! Here are a few examples of objects endorsed by Feng Shui experts:
- Green plants, regarded as symbols of growth and abundance, which purify the air and bring a lively energy
- Water features (fountains, cascades, aquariums): they are associated with prosperity and wealth
- Positive colors: green, a symbol of growth; blue, linked to tranquility; or violet, a sign of spirituality, are recommended hues in Feng Shui
- Wood: solid wood furniture is valued in Feng Shui for its stability, durability and intrinsic connection to nature.
With that, you’re equipped to create an atmosphere conducive to prosperity and harmony—provided you’re drawn to the principles of Feng Shui!
