Feng Shui Home Design – What To Look For When Buying A Home

Posted by ste01153 | Home Design | Thursday 20 October 2011 3:44 am

There are many factors in feng shui home design that ought to impact somebody’s decision to purchase a house. When you go house hunting, it’s vital that you have some basic knowledge of feng shui principles to help with the decision making process. There are a number of things to look out for, all of which will help you establish whether or not the house has good ‘qi’ or energy linked to it. If there are too many problem areas, it’s a sign that you’ll be negatively impacted if you choose to live there.

Once inside the house, you will need to carefully observe the structure and entire floor plan of the house. Things to look out for include slanted ceilings, exposed ceiling beams, missing doors and corners. Other important structural features such as the position of doors in relation to windows, the location of stairs in relation to the front door and others are all factors to take into consideration. Problem areas will very likely create bad feng shui, but keep in mind that there are cures for these problems. These cures are usually very effective and they are accomplished by utilizing simple tools including crystal balls, wind chimes, water fountains and mirrors. The one reason to completely reject a house is if there are way too many problem areas.

There can also be a number of outside influences that you need to bear in mind . The surrounding community is just as important as the house itself. Go around the neighborhood to get an idea of some of the other things which can impact your life. Avoid buying a home that is found near cemeteries, police stations, hospitals, waste management facilities or any other sites that may adversely affect your home. Landscaping in the front of the house should be inviting for the ‘qi’ to flow right into your home. Make sure that the lawn and shrubs are fresh and never wilting, and in addition check for trees blocking the main entrance.

Remember to keep these pointers in mind when you are on the hunt for a new house. Another cool tip that should never be overlooked is to get to know the current homeowners. Find out the reason they may be selling, this can be a very good indicator of how feng shui will ultimately affect you if you select to live there. It’s an excellent sign if the current homeowners are leaving to move onto bigger and better things. When you already live in a home that you purchased, it is not too late to put these tips to use either. Learn more about the structure of your house along with the environment around you, then use your findings to determine the correct remedies to apply as a quick fix.

The More Creative Home Office

Posted by admin | Home Office Design | Saturday 2 January 2010 8:06 am

A few years back I wrote here about Kathryn Weber, whose beautiful ezine, The Red Lotus Letter, is one of the top Feng Shui ezines out there. It’s a great mix of the practical and the mysterious. To that end, Kathryn has shared with us some tips on how to set up a more creative office, using Feng Shui concepts.

If you can’t get a query letter to pique interest, why? Take a look aroundYou’ll need storage for pens, papers, filing beyond milk crates, real working office furniture, etc.. If you want your business to be a real success, make it a real office. Desk Placement Many people push their desk against a wall because that’s where plug is.

High level executives often turn their desk so it can face the door. People work at the small part, and whole big desk is not used… so they confine themselves to small area.

Decorating Make your office a visually appealing space. The Kua Calculator is a Chinese Feng Shui tool that helps you pick your auspicious color based on the time of your birth, date of birth and your gender. If your element is wood, water feeds trees, for instance. So watercolors, water-themed visuals, pictures of turtles, lakes, and boats on lakes … these are good for a ‘wood’ element person.

Post published articles, photos of significant moments or famous people you’ve met, awards or kudos, thank you letters or from happy customers, anything significant. Frame them right on a South wall as inspiring artwork; this is the wall of fame.