Feng Shui for Different Home Areas

The Chi - a positive energy that brings in prosperity - should always flow freely through different areas in the home. The following are simple feng shui tips for the different areas in the home.

The kitchen

- The stove must be away from the door - but the cook should be able to see the door. If not possible - install a mirror.

- Never position the stove opposite the sink - refrigerator - or dishwasher. A clash of the elements fire and water is not a good idea.

- Keep your cupboard and refrigerator well stocked with food supplies. It implies wealth and abundance.

- Avoid positioning the stove directly in front of a window. Placing the stove to the side of a window is better.


The bathroom or toilet

- Never place the toilet opposite the kitchen. The feng shui fire and water elements will clash in this situation.

- The toilet must not be placed adjacent to the front door. Place the toilet somewhere far away from the front door.

- Avoid positioning the toilet door directly opposite the front door. This may lead to wasted opportunities.

- Place a huge mirror behind the bathroom sink. But never use the kind that is split in the middle - often seen in bathroom cabinets.

- Make sure that the plumbing fixtures in the bathroom and toilet are not leaking - especially the faucets.


The bedroom

- The bedroom should not be adjacent or opposite to a bathroom or toilet. If this is unavoidable - make sure you keep the bathroom or toilet door closed at all times.

- Position the bed as far away from the door as possible. But make sure you still have a good view of the door from the bed. At the same time - do not place your bed where your feet are pointed towards the door when you are sleeping.

- Mirrors should not be placed where they reflect your image as you sleep. Round and oval shaped mirrors are ideal - but make sure they are larger than your head.

- Sleeping directly on the floor is not suggested as it does not allow the Chi to flow beneath you.


The stairway

- Traditionally - the favorable number of steps in a stairway is an odd number. A spiral staircase is also a blunder because it confuses the Chi.

- The worst mistake that can happen is when the staircase leads directly to the front door. This leads to the loss of opportunities - and the residents tend to be always rushing - seldom settling in.

- A good way to slow down the flow of Chi outside the front door is to hang a wind chime on the ceiling above the base of the staircase. A heavy figurine at the floor level below may also act helpful.


Lobbies and hallways

- Hallways need to be free of impediments and are needed to be well lit. It should also be clear to anyone where they are to go next in the house.

- A nice piece of art may be hung on the wall to the end of a hallway. However - never place a mirror there - it will only reflect back the entering Chi.

- There should be no hallway in the house that leads directly to a toilet. If it is already there - just make sure the door is closed at all times.

These are some tips to overcoming and preventing Chi flow problems - giving you a harmonious feng shui home.