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How to create good Feng Shui in your home

Use Feng Shui to can create a positive flow of energy in your home, and promote health, happiness, and prosperity.
By · Updated November 7, 2024
How to create good Feng Shui in your home

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that aims to create harmony and balance in the environment. By using this practice, you can create a positive flow of energy in your home, which can help to promote health, happiness, and prosperity. 

There are many reasons to apply these principles in your home. The principles are built around creating a harmonious and peaceful environment, something we think everyone can get behind. Additionally, it puts a focus on turning your home into an area that invigorates you, increases your productivity and creates a more welcoming environment. With more time spent working at home, it's more important than ever to create areas that you enjoy using and make you feel good. 

Declutter your space

One of the first things you need to do when creating good Feng Shui in your home is to declutter your space. A cluttered home can disrupt the flow of energy, creating a negative environment.

Clearing out unnecessary items will create more space and allow energy to flow more freely.

Decluttering your space is shown to have many benefits. Firstly, there's less stuff for you to get distracted by. Secondly, fewer items mean less time cleaning, sorting and putting things away. You'll spend less time dusting, organising drawers, closets and surfaces and overall, your home will be easier to manage.

Create a welcoming entryway

The entryway is the first thing people see when they enter your home. Ensure it's inviting by keeping it clean, organised, and clutter-free. A well-lit entryway with a mirror and a vase of fresh flowers can also create a positive first impression.

Create an entranceway that is practical as well as aesthetically pleasing. Before you get started, think about the needs of your family.

Do you live in an area where snow, mud, grass and other outside debris will easily get tracked inside? You may want to invest in flooring that is easy to clean. Do you have a big family or pets?

Create nooks to store coats, gumboots, shoes, jackets and dog leashes. This will make it easy for your family to keep the space tidy. It will also make getting out the door much faster, reducing the need to search for a jacket or weather-appropriate shoes before leaving the house.

Use colours wisely

Colours can have a significant impact on the energy in your home. Use colours that promote balance and harmony, such as earthy tones like brown, beige, and green. Bright, bold colours can be used as accents but should be balanced with neutral colours. 

Your surroundings have a huge impact on your mood. If, like most people, you work from home, a more neutral colour palette can help you focus, feel calm throughout the day, and generally make your home look fresh, modern and clean. Pops of colour will ensure that your personality shines through.

Incorporate natural elements

Incorporating natural elements, such as plants, water features, and natural materials like wood and stone, can help to create a calm and peaceful atmosphere in your home. Plants can also help to purify the air, making your home a healthier place to live.

Natural elements also stay in fashion for longer. This means you'll be less inclined to spend money updating your interior as wood, bamboo, and stone are always in style.

Natural elements also help to ground the look of any space. You can never have too many textures in an individual room or space.

Position furniture wisely

The way you arrange your furniture can affect the flow of energy in your home. Make sure your furniture is arranged in a way that promotes conversation and relaxation. Avoid placing furniture in areas that block the flow of energy, such as in front of windows or doors.

The position of your furniture will also impact how much you enjoy moving about the space. Furniture that blocks windows will affect how much light gets into your home. Walking around the furniture to access your doors can get annoying and disrupt the flow of the room.

Give furniture enough space so that you have wide clear paths from one door to another. 

Pay attention to lighting

Lighting is essential in creating good Feng Shui in your home. Use a variety of lighting sources to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Natural light is best, so make sure to keep your windows clean and unobstructed. Use soft, ambient lighting to create a cozy feeling in the evening.

If your home is lacking in natural light, invest in lamps to brighten up your room. Lamps of different sizes are a great way to add ambience to your space.

Floor lamps help break up a room's height while providing a lot of light. Smaller table lamps are good for creating mood lighting and add interest to a table or space.

Keep your home clean and tidy

Finally, keeping your home clean and tidy is essential for good Feng Shui. A dirty and cluttered home can create negative energy, while a clean and well-organised home can promote positive energy. Make sure to clean your home regularly and avoid leaving clutter around.

Staying on top of cleaning and tidying will make your life easier in the long run. At the end of each day, dedicate ten minutes to putting away any items you see that aren't in their proper place. If you don't have time for a deep clean once a week, break up your chores into smaller tasks. Completing a few cleaning tasks during the week is sometimes easier than two or three hours of cleaning on the weekend. 

Creating good Feng Shui in your home can help to promote health, happiness, and prosperity. Following these tips can create a positive energy flow in your home and a peaceful and harmonious environment.

The easiest way to bring good Feng Shui to your home is to set up your home after you've moved in. Need help with moving? Wise Move has access to thousands of trusted and affordable movers nationwide. Book your next move here.

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