With the stress caused by cosmopolitan life, people tend to rediscover themselves in the pleasure of nature and harmony. And, since interior design is a representation of who we are, this kind of need becomes evident in our home decor. That is where Feng Shui was born.
Feng Shui is a philosophy that prevails for harmony, creating balance with the natural world. This concept comes from an ancient poem that describes the ideal living conditions, where human life is connected to the environment.
Read on and find out more about the essential elements of this philosophy!
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The Commanding Position
The commanding position is where you want to spend most of your time in a specific room. It should be the farthest from the door and not in direct line with it. Moreover, that is where the main furniture element of the place should be, as it represents part of your life.
For example, the desk should be the main furniture element in your office, as it represents your career.
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The Bagua
Your floorplan should be imposed having in mind the Feng Shui energy map – The Bagua – which is divided into areas representing each one a life circumstance:
- Family
- Wealth
- Health
- Helpful People
- Children
- Knowledge
- Fame
- Career
- Partnership
Each Bagua area has its own meaning, shape, colours, season, number and element and they will help you to make your energy stronger and improve flow in those areas. This approach can be imposed not only in a whole residence but also in a single room – you will know more about this soon.
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The Five Elements
Feng Shui is also influenced by five elements, as they are related to different phases of life to complete it:
- Earth
- Metal
- Water
- Wood
- Fire
Feng Shui complements these elements and turns them into something harmonious, believing that each element has particular qualities, shapes, colours, seasons and areas of your life.
But first, you should define where you want to focus your energy so you can find the right element to harmonise your room.
The ancient Chinese believed that if you picked the right place to live, you would have a balanced and prosperous life, which inspired the creation of Feng Shui. It is an interesting approach for everyone who seeks balance and tranquillity in their lives, so you may want to try it!
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