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Feng Shui for the most important rooms in your home: kitchen, bedroom & bathroom
According to Feng Shui rules, the three most important rooms in your house are the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
Kitchen.
Kitchen…it’s where you gather with your family and friends, prepare your food, that fuels your body and mind! So, not surprisingly, in Feng Shui the kitchen is connected to health and wealth energy, so it’s very important to take good care of this space.
So, let's get cookin’ with the following kitchen Feng Shui tips.
1. Declutter.
Keep your kitchen tidy and organized…toss expired food, clear the countertops, and keep your stove clean. It’s also important to get rid of any broken items. Chips and cracks translate to fractured energy, but if you love the piece, and are not ready to let it go, - repair it by using precious metals. This is an ancient Japanese practice called “Kintsugi” that allows you to see the beauty of the repair rather than the imperfection.
2. Balance the elements.
As always, pay attention to keep the five elements of Feng Shui - earth, metal, water, wood, and fire in balance. Your oven and stove are fire elements, and fire elements conflict with water elements. So placing your oven and stove beside sinks, dishwashers, and refrigerators means that the fire energy is being tamped down by the water energy. Try to keep these from being side-by-side, if possible.
3. Check the position of your stove.
The location of the stove is of prime importance in Feng Shui. It represents wealth, and ideally, it should be positioned so you can see the door or entryway while cooking. That’s a commanding position, and allows you to feel safe, secure, and empowered. If your stove isn’t in a commanding position, that’s ok. You can incorporate a kitchen mirror that allows you to see the entryway.
4. Use it!
Using your stove daily can help activate prosperity. Boil a tea kettle or eggs if all else fails:)..Also, if you use the same stove burner over and over again, you may want to change your habit.. Rotating stove burners can open up some new opportunities.
Bedroom:
Once you get your kitchen feng-tastic, let's move on to the master bedroom. Since we spend a third of our lives asleep, it is especially important to Feng Shui and will bring some personal alignment and tranquility to your life.
1. Put your bed in a commanding position.
Commanding positions are a big part of Feng Shui. Your bed should be in a place where you can see the door — and it will translate into seeing opportunities entering your life. Just remember that you don’t want the bed to be directly in line with the door — that’s called the coffin position and it's better to stay away from that placement.
2. Create Symmetry.
Keep in mind that balance and symmetry are important for a bedroom layout. Feng shui does place a lot of importance on pairs. While you don’t have to have two of everything, it is a best practice to have matching nightstands, lamps, and pillows. By placing one nightstand on each side of your bed, you will start to feel harmonious, allowing you to achieve greater Chi. So try your best to weigh the space equally. For example, if you have a piece of furniture on one side of the room, put a painting or floor lamp on the other side.
3. Your bed is not a storage.
Energy flows under and around the bed, so storing things under the bed can cause poor sleep. So, if possible, completely clear the space under your bed so that the qi can flow freely and evenly around you all night long.
4. Limit the tech.
Blue light( wavelength of light often emitted by electronic devices and artificial lights) can easily disrupt your natural sleep cycles, or scientifically speaking Circadian rhythms. Blue light suppresses the body’s release of melatonin, a hormone that makes us feel drowsy. Being exposed to blue light in the evening can trick our brain into thinking it is still daytime, disrupting circadian rhythms and leaving us feeling alert instead of tired. Whenever possible, remove electronics such as television and computers from your bedroom.
5. Go for a solid headboard.
A solid headboard will help increase symmetry and balance in your bedroom and provide a sense of support. A wobbly headboard doesn’t emit optimal stability. On the opposite end of the spectrum, a looming and heavy headboard can overwhelm the space.
6. Limit the mirrors.
Mirrors are great to make your room look larger and brighter, but avoid placing your mirror where it would face your bed and make sure that you can’t see yourself from bed.
Remember that mirrors are meant to project, so make sure they’re bouncing off a tranquil, organized scene — a good idea is to place them opposite a window. This will help maximize light in your room without distracting you when you try to relax.
7. Bring in natural light.
Feng shui is all about the natural elements, and an easy way to incorporate the natural world is through your windows. Keep them open during the day to let in the sunlight. Close your curtains or blinds at night to keep excess moon and street light from interrupting your sleep. Climate permitting, having your windows open will let the air flow through your room to keep it fresh and clean and aid in better sleep.
8. Choose calming colors.
Since the bedroom is meant for relaxation and personal rejuvenation, the color needs to evoke these peaceful feelings. Think calming neutrals and earth tones. If you prefer a more colorful room,simply remember that its vibrance can be overly stimulating, preventing you from getting that optimum inner-beauty sleep.
9. Separate your work and sleep.
You want the bedroom to be more "yin" to help you rest and sleep, so it’s best to keep your work and exercise equipment in another area of your house. If you just don’t have the space elsewhere in your home to create a dedicated office, try to create a separation between your work and sleep area.
Bathroom.
Once you get your bedroom looking and feeling great, you’ll probably be motivated to shui on over to the bathroom. Remember, it's more about crafting a space where beauty meets functionality, all wrapped up in a flow of positive vibes and peaceful calm.
1. Balance of Elements
When it comes to Feng Shui for the bathroom, it's all about balancing the water element. This is the spot where a lot of water enters and exits the home, which is important because in Feng Shui it represents prosperity. But remember, too much of a good thing can tip the scales.. To maintain harmony, integrate the other four Feng Shui elements - Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal. Keep in mind, it’s all about finding that sweet spot of balance and harmony.
2. Lighten up.
Lighting is more than just a functional feature, - lighting is an instant energy booster and can make you feel refreshed in the morning and relaxed in the evening. It should be bright enough to energize the space but also capable of creating a relaxed atmosphere.
3. Organize it.
Yes, an easy thing to do can bring a lot of benefits! Don’t let your clutter block the flow of Chi.
4. Control Water Element
In Feng Shui, water is associated with prosperity. So make sure your wealth is not flowing away through leaky faucets. Also, keep your toilet lid closed and it will help to prevent energy drain.
5. Plants are welcome.
Plants in a bathroom can purify the air and introduce the wood element, promoting growth and vitality.Just pick the plants that can thrive in humid conditions, like bamboo or ferns, to get the good energy flowing.
6. Relaxing Artwork.
Art can substantially influence the energy of your bathroom. Go for something with calming colors and tranquil scenes.
7. Mirrors.
Don’t let your mirror reflect a toilet seat or a pile of loundry.. Bathroom Mirrors should always reflect a healing, positive and abundant energy, such as a fresh plant or flowers because whatever mirror sees - it amplifies.
8. Keep The Bathroom Door Closed
The bathroom door should also be kept closed shut. This will help to minimize the possibility of 'good' chi from flowing further away from you and down the drain.