Understanding the
basics to apply feng shui principles in the home is not that difficult. Your focus
should be on the key areas that have the greatest
influence on the overall feng shui of your home or property.
Once the feng
shui exterior
surroundings have been analyzed you can move to the other key
areas of your home.
- The path leading up to the front door
- The front door
- The entrance hall
- Features in the kitchen/stove area
- The master bedroom
Examine the path
to the front door
from the side walk. Your visitors should never have to guess where the
path to the front door is. Make sure there is nothing obstructing the
path. Overgrown foliage is the biggest offender.
Understand that
feng shui in the home begins or ends at your front door. The front
door should be easily accessible,
distinctive and inviting. Once you have entered the front door and are
standing in the foyer the energy should feel balanced and settled.
The entrance hall
or bright room is the area of first impression. This
key area sets the tone for the rest of the home.
The foyer should never be cluttered but should feel open, spacious and
inviting. Remove any pieces that cramp the space not allowing the
energy to fully circulate and disperse throughout the house.
The
master
bedroom should be in the
commanding
position
in the rear of the home. Master bedroom feng shui will be the strongest
when the bed is located in the commanding position with a solid wooden
headboard for support.
The kitchen
and in particular the stove area relates to health, wealth and career. All
of the five elements interact in the kitchen.
Ideal stove design is a multi-burner gas range with only a hood mounted
above it so as not to suppress the flames. Avoid having a microwave or
other oven mounted above the range.