4 Feng Shui Tips for Your Home

By Lucia RaatmaUpdated: Mar. 20, 2019

More people are using the ancient art of feng shui to add a sense of balance to their homes. If you’d like to give it a try, here are four tips to help you increase the flow of positive energy to your home.

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Living Room

Creating space that allows energy to flow freely is important in Feng Shui.

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1. Mind Over Mess

Clearing clutter allows space for new ideas. You don’t have to blitz the whole house; focus on one room, making it a sanctuary.

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2. No Surprises

Place desks and beds so your back isn’t to the door. Facing an entrance reduces anxiety and prepares you to face what comes in.

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3. Mix Yin and Yang

Balance a room with opposite looks. Too much yin (quiet) can be depressing, and too much yang (energy) frenetic. Add pillows to a hard couch, and counter vibrant colours with pastels.

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4. Ditch the Dead

Dried flowers lack vitality, but live plants or fresh bouquets lift the mood

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Originally Published: January 28, 2011