Reduce
stress and be more relaxed in a healthy atmosphere
Creating
a Feng Shui Home Design
by Alden
Pennington
Probably the
best application of feng shui is the use of the concepts in your
home. According to these concepts outlined in feng shui philosophy,
this is a big step towards creating healthy lifestyle.
Feng shui can
be used to get your house is in order and to ultimately make it a
sanctuary where you feel de-stressed and relaxed. Further, it is
claimed that it will literally set your life up for greater wealth,
happiness, and even romance.
The basics are
just that, basic. The primary focus should be on how your house
looks and feels upon approach. This includes the outer décor and
landscaping, as much as it does the interior.
Let's go over
the main functional areas
Outside
The outside of
your home should be set up for a positive chi, as it has many
impacts on your health. Some tips include making sure your address
is clearly visible from the street and getting rid of any dead
brushes, shrubs and flowers. Keeping them there indicates that your
wealth will die. Keep the yard clear from any clutter and trim any
overgrown plants throughout the yard. This follows the ideas that a
clean and organized area allows you to feel harmony upon entrance to
the home. Light the walkway to your door at night, as it will light
the way to your wealth and prosperity for years to come.
Family Room
The family
room is where everyone comes together and is considered the heart of
the home. Thus, is important to make sure it is comfortable and
cheerful. Aim to satisfy the needs of those that may be visiting as
well as you own needs in your design. Either way, it should be free
of excess clutter, which will allow Chi to flow naturally throughout
the room. Keep plenty of natural light in the room and accentuate
that light with a color scheme that reflects your own personality,
while promoting a natural positive chi. Don't use harsh colors or
colors that contrast your other decorations and furniture. Soft
pastels are always good. Before making a final decision on color,
understand their symbolic definitions.
Red =
happiness Yellow = authority White = purity Green = longevity Blue =
heavenly blessings
Bedrooms
The master
bedroom should be as far away from the front door as possible, for
the security of the homeowner. The foot of the bed should not be
placed so that the occupant's feet face a doorway. This is a
negative since this is the way the deceased are carried from a room.
Part of the bed should always touch a wall because it helps people
feel more stable. As with all rooms, color is important. The color
of the bedroom should reflect tranquility and relaxation. One
shouldn't compromise their sleep by using too vibrant of a color. It
is also recommended to use lower lighting in your bedroom, which can
be accomplished simply by lowering the wattage of your light bulbs.
Dining Room
The dining
room should be close to the kitchen and in the corner of a home to
promote the gathering of chi. The seating should be set so that
everyone can talk to each other easily. Round or octagon tables are
the best choice. A round table is said to be good because it
symbolizes stability. When arranging furniture in the dining room
ensure that chairs do not restrict doorways. There should be ample
space for guests to walk around the table without having to maneuver
around chairs or other furniture. If your dining room has no windows
a chandelier or a ceiling fan will assist the flow of Chi. Always
use soft even lighting in the dining room as well as soft colors
such as shades of green or yellow.
Bathroom
The bathroom
represents homeowner's finances, so it should be set up
appropriately. Ideally, the bathroom should not be visible from the
front door or to close to the kitchen. It should be clean, well lit,
and well ventilated. Proper ventilation allows the negative sha
energy to be relieved quickly, allowing the positive chi to remain.
Kitchen
In the
kitchen, the placement of the stove and sink are the most important.
The stove should be positioned so a person using doesn't have their
back facing a doorway. The chef needs to be able to focus and not be
surprised. The sink represents water, so it should not be side by
side with he stove, which represents fire. Typically, a well placed
mirror should alleviate any design issues you face. There should be
ample room to work around the sink and stove. They should be kept
clean and work well to encourage favorable family finances. Good
lighting and ventilation by the stove will reduce the influence of
Sha, as will painting the kitchen white. White symbolizes purity and
promotes good health. Using Feng Shui methods around your home is
not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Everyone has their own needs,
and everyone's tastes are different. The bottom line for you is to
follow the guiding principles and make your designs work.
With a little
feng shui, anyone can improve their health and their outlook on
life. However, it should be an understood that a healthy diet and
regular exercise should also be incorporated into any healthy living
resolution.
About the
author: Alden Pennington is co-author of NaturalHealthLifestyles.com
and has been a natural health enthusiast for many years. Alden
graduated from the University of Kentucky and is currently a Human
Resources Director with a keen focus on the company wide health and
wellness program.
www.NaturalHealthLifestyles.com
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