HOW TO CREATE A ZEN HOME
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alking into a dark, cluttered and dingy room can drain away
your energy. A light and airy room can do the opposite and you can learn how to create this upliſt ing feeling with help from the art of Feng Shui. Feng Shui is the ancient art of arranging furniture to achieve a positive, harmonious energy fl ow in a home. It has been practiced in China for thousands of years, but it has only become a fascination of the Western world in the last decade or two. More and more people are using the décor principles of Feng Shui to create a lighter, more affi rmative environment for themselves. T is Eastern philosophy doesn’t require a massive room makeover. Sometimes, it’s as simple as moving things around a bit. Here are a few ideas to inspire you and give you that Feng Shui feeling.
Begin with the entrance! It all starts here. T e entryway is perhaps the most important
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place to focus on because this is where the fl ow of energy greets you and your guests
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several times a day. Plus, isn’t it true that the entry is the fi rst place things get cluttered and bottled up? T at’s the opposite of Feng Shui. So make sure that the entrance isn’t cluttered with old circulars or odd shoes. Another important teaching of Feng Shui is that it highlights the importance of curvature. You can implement this in your house by simply adding a round rug, a curved bench, chair or mirror.
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Optimal energy in the dining room
Dining rooms are a little tricky when it comes to feng shui. Most homes have a rectangular dining table and a set of chairs with corners
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and edges that can disrupt or disconnect the energy fl ow. One easy way to take the edge off is to use glasses, dishware and serving pieces made by artisans. Handmade ceramics, hand-blown glass, and carved or bone-handled serving sets are instantly earthy, as are large wooden bowls fi lled with fruit, spices or walnuts and pecans. T ings like this soſt en the edges and bring the back the balance of the ever-important and ever-present chi.
Use the elements to please your senses.
Creating Feng Shui can be as simple as lighting a candle or burning some incense. A mini water feature can also add heaps of Feng Shui and at the same time create a truly relaxing atmosphere. Also try and bring nature inside with potted fl owers or even a bonsai tree. All these combined create a truly immersive atmosphere for your house.
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