| Feng shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy about | | | | sure your back faces a wall. Hang a mirror near |
| understanding the relationship between humans | | | | where you keep money - this will create a |
| and nature. Basically, the philosophy says that we | | | | doubling effect. If you can, have a separate |
| are deeply affected by our physical environment, | | | | entrance to the home office in order to keep |
| and vice versa. So, if we surround ourselves with | | | | personal and professional lives separate. |
| beauty and kindness then we receive positive | | | | According to Chinese philosophy, the kitchen is a |
| energy. Landscapers, environmental scientists, and | | | | room that is the key to a successful life. |
| architects study this theory. Many people have | | | | Placement of the stove is most important. Do not |
| turned to feng shui interior decorating in their | | | | put it in a corner. Place it so the cook can see the |
| homes to attract the best possible health, wealth, | | | | entire room. Keep the stove away from the |
| and relationships. | | | | window because the positive energy from this |
| The first rule of feng shui is to make sure the | | | | heat source could escape. |
| front or main door is always clear of clutter, | | | | Feng shui interior decorating has become popular |
| shoes, umbrellas or anything else. This makes | | | | in the American home design industry. This |
| room for the positive energy to flow easily. Also, | | | | eastern concept of balance has been adopted by |
| it is ideal to have a water fountain or feature | | | | westerners to promote harmony, prosperity, and |
| somewhere in the home to attract and trap the | | | | family values. However, some people write it off |
| positive energy. | | | | as superstition. Decorating your home according |
| There are different feng shui guidelines for each | | | | to feng shui may not necessarily bring overnight |
| room in the house. Because a bedroom is meant | | | | success or health, but the act of placing |
| for sleeping and intimacy, it is important to channel | | | | belongings in a home so deliberately will be a |
| calm and romantic energy here. Fresh flowers and | | | | constant reminder of those areas in life. And, |
| beautiful artwork are examples of ideal feng shui | | | | when we are mindful of something, often we |
| decorations. | | | | work harder for it. For example, a feng shui |
| If you have a home office there are a few | | | | money tree will not start growing dollar bills, but |
| simple feng shui rules. First, never have a desk | | | | the presence in the home will prompt a person to |
| facing a window. When sitting at the desk make | | | | work harder or save more money. |