5 Feng Shui Tips to Keep in Mind While Decorating

Feng shui isn’t talked about as much as it was during its heyday a few years ago, but the design style is still around. The school of thought behind feng shui is all about creating balance in your home to ensure you have success in your life. Even if you don’t believe good design has anything to do with your career or relationship goals, it can help your home look great. Here are a few feng shui tips to keep in mind when taking on a new decorating project:

1. De-clutter
   Any feng shui expert or any interior designer will tell you that your home shouldn’t be a cluttered mess. So start spring cleaning early by sorting though your documents and tossing what you don’t need. Even if you have a hidden away junk drawer you should review its contents and throw away whatever you won’t use. As for the items you would like to keep, just put them in their proper place.
2. Pay attention to layout
   Layout is very important in feng shui. If you want positive energy to flow throughout the room, as well as have ample walking space, don’t place furniture too close together. So if you have a center island in your vintage kitchen design, don’t purchase chairs to go along with the counter that are too large and will dramatically affect the flow of the room.
3. Toss what’s broken
   There is no reason to have items in your home that don’t work. Look around your house and find old lamps, broken chairs and other belongings that need to be repaired. If you intend to fix them, put them aside and plan a time to do so. However, toss whatever can’t be repaired.
4. Bring in aspects of nature
   Plants, flowers and artwork help bring energy into a room. The bright colors and fresh scents of the botanicals will help lift your spirits on a daily basis, so place these items in all of the rooms in your house, including your vintage style bathroom.
5. Opt for round furniture and fixtures
   Feng shui guidelines say to stay away from sharp lines and corners. So when revamping rooms in your home, stick to items with lots of curves. For example, a clawfoot tub is the perfect way to add a touch of feng shui to your bathroom. There are also a range of antique bath fixture styles that have lots of round lines.