Introduction to Feng Shui

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art and philosophy that deals with harmonizing a space to promote good energy, also known as Qi ("chi"). The roots of traditional Feng Shui are very ancient, and its basic principles are the same as those of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. You could say that Feng Shui is acupuncture for your home. Translated, it means "wind and water" and is based on the belief that the flow of energy in our surroundings affects our health, happiness and success. According to Feng Shui, everything has energy, positive or negative. Although Feng Shui originated in Asia thousands of years ago, today it finds its place in modern households all over the world.

Feng Shui is the science of how to design and place buildings. Up to 70% of Qi comes into our home from outside. However, we do not always have the opportunity to influence the land on which our house or apartment building stands, how it is oriented and what buildings are located around it. All of this affects the Qi that enters our home. It is an energy that we usually do not choose, but we have to adapt to it. It determines the starting point for the quality of living and that is why Feng Shui is often referred to as the "art of correct placement".

Why apply Feng Shui in the interior?

Internal Qi deals with the energy inside a building or apartment. It is about how the external energy that has passed through the door moves through the rooms and how it is affected by the interior layout. Since we often do not have much influence over the external Qi, it is therefore important to work with the internal Qi.

You may have already experienced the feeling that some rooms make you feel comfortable and calm, while others make you nervous for some reason. This is where Feng Shui comes into play, helping to create balanced spaces where people feel good and life flows more naturally. Good Feng Shui in the interior can improve interpersonal relationships, promote health and overall well-being, and even increase productivity and creativity.

What Feng Shui Can and Cannot Do

When we arrange our space according to Feng Shui, we help ourselves to be more in tune with our surroundings and nature. If our home or workplace is designed to make the most of its potential, Feng Shui can ensure that a pleasant and harmonious energy flows into the space, which helps us feel better.

Feng Shui can create an environment in which we feel better and healthier. If we arrange our space according to its principles, it can help us to be more attentive at work or in business and support our well-being and success. But it is important to remember that Feng Shui in itself will not cure serious illnesses or cause weakness - it is rather a way to improve our everyday life.

Feng Shui can help us choose a suitable place for a house or business where we will thrive. However, if we want to achieve success in business, it is not enough to rely only on Feng Shui - we also need to actively work on it.

The Connection of Interior Design and Feng Shui

It is common for people to mistakenly equate Feng Shui with simply decorating a space, but as we now know, its essence goes much deeper.

Modern interior design is often inspired by the principles of Feng Shui to create an environment where we feel good, have more well-being, energy, and thrive.

How does this come together in practice?

Harmony and functionality: Interior design according to Feng Shui emphasizes cleanliness, order, proper furniture placement, plenty of light and balanced colors. The goal is to allow Qi energy to flow freely and not be blocked by clutter or poor arrangement of things.

Natural elements: Feng Shui works with five basic elements - wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Interior design uses them through materials, colors and shapes that support specific characteristics of the space.

Yin and Yang balance: The balance between calm and activity, light and dark, soft and hard materials is important. Interior design according to Feng Shui combines these elements so that rooms are not too "one-sided" and appear balanced.

Zones and orientation: Feng Shui divides the space into zones according to the cardinal directions (e.g. north - career, east - health). Interior design can take these zones into account when arranging furniture and choosing colors to support specific areas of life.

Psychology of Space: A modern view of Feng Shui also sees its principles as the psychology of interior design – the way our environment affects our mood, creativity, focus, and overall well-being.

Combining interior design and Feng Shui means creating spaces that are not only beautiful and functional, but also harmonious and support good energy. I really like the comparison with a person's transformation. Interior design is like new clothes, makeup and hair. But this in itself will not raise a person's self-confidence until you go deeper into the essence of why they lack self-confidence. This is exactly what Feng Shui works on, looking for the cause. Feng Shui principles can be applied in any style - from modern to rustic. You just need to pay attention to order, proper furniture placement, balanced colors, natural materials and openness of the space.

Conclusion

Feng Shui is not just about the precise placement of furniture or choosing the right colors. It is a way to feel better in your own space, to create a home where every corner breathes balance and good atmosphere.

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