January 14, 2016  10 Lucky Feng Shui Tips for Your Interior

Contributed by Randolph Hoover

The right use of colors can attract luck, abundance, and all good things to your home. These beliefs on good fortune are based on Feng Shui principles, which many people also apply to their home interiors.

Most of these practices also indicate the importance of color representation, as well as the shape and form of furniture and its placement. You can also apply these principles to your home decorations.

To be able to draw in the luck for this year, here are some Feng Shui tips to consider:

Fresh Flowers Daily

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It is highly understood that good fortune is attracted to a fresh display of flowers. So if you want luck to come to your home, it would be a good idea to place some fresh flowers in vases on display

Avoid Thorny Plants

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An addition to that tip is to never have thorny plants inside your home. Or if you love a specific thorny plant, it would be advisable to leave out the thorny stems, or remove them, because it is said to disrupt the flow of chi.

Red Door is a Must

The color of your  entry door is something to also consider, and since this is the main part of the house that welcomes your guests, you might want to paint it red. Because in Feng Shui, red is considered to be the strongest color representation for luck and happiness.

Black Door is a No

Black doors are believed to attract bad luck, particularly when painted on an entry door, according to Feng Shui principles.

White Interior

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New homes often have white interiors. This is because white is the feng shui color of freshness and new beginnings, and would most likely resonate in the whole ensemble of your home.

Furniture Placement

Ever wondered why a house for sale has a certain pattern in terms of the placement of furniture? This is because interior designers aim to balance a comfortable setting. Circular arrangements of furniture represent a sense of maintaining the flow of energy in a room.

Be Mindful of Paintings

Avoid paintings that strongly depict a sad or sorrowful ambience. For example, shipwrecks or anything that gives off a sad aura.

Clutter-Free Home

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A clutter free home is also highly respectable and indicates the natural flow of energy in a room, which is necessary in maintaining a positive energy.

Throw out Damaged Stuff

Replacing or removing damaged furniture or small decorations can also repel bad chi and help to keep the balance of positive energy in a space.

Wrong Placing of Calendars

Hanging a calendar in your front door is a big no for most, because it is said to be a reminder of each day passing, and can affect the home’s residents longevity and existence.

Author Bio

Randolph Hoover and his family were originally from San Diego California, but he is currently studying Business Administration in Umea University in Sweden. Aside from being a student, He also helps his parents with their home maintenance business in their home in Umea. He is also one of the marketing guys for Tagaytay Highlands.

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