A Brief Look At Feng Shui 5 Element of Earth
The element of Earth in Feng Shui has a downward energy as though rooting the home and its belongings to one place; this gives the home security and a sense of order. This element will increase comfort within the home and generally help to balance out all the other elements. When thinking about colour, the main rule is that it ...
A Brief Look At Feng Shui 4 – Element Of Wood
The Feng Shui element of wood has the quality of growth and progress, but too much of this element can make one impatient and lacking in compassion. As with all elements, the wood element should be brought in subtly and with good thought. Wood is resembled by the colour green and brown; its shape comes in the form of tall ...
A Brief Look At Feng Shui 3 Element Of Fire
The element of fire in Feng Shui is associated with excitement, passion and expansion; it is a warming element that motivates and stimulates. The colour red is mostly associated with the fire element, but also bright oranges, yellows and purples are included and used within home décor. Take a look at our ideas for decorating with the aesthetics of Feng Shui ...
A Brief Look At Feng Shui 2 – Element Of Water
The five elements play an important role within the aesthetics of Feng Shui and understanding each of them will help with your home decorating. Take the element of water, it has the quality of flowing and making connections. It is believed that using the water element within the home will enhance one's career and boost good communication. So what changes can ...
A Brief Look At Feng Shui – Part 1
You could look at Feng Shui as having an underlying theme of nature and its concepts will relate in some respects to green-living. First, the arrangement of furniture is very important. With beds or seating, you should try to have them placed so that when they are in use you have a clear path of sight towards the door or entrance ...
What’s New In Your Life ? – 2010 Interior Design Trends
To round up the latest trends and the highlights of interior design in 2010, we have chosen some of the most important updates for every home. Your beloved house needs a little update or fresh look from time to time to stop it from getting stagnant and lacking in the 'wow' factor. Even if you have your dream interior all ...
A Brief Look At Feng Shui 5 Element of Earth
The element of Earth in Feng Shui has a downward energy as though rooting the home and its belongings to one place; this gives the home security and a sense of order. This element will increase comfort within the home and generally help to balance out all the other elements. When thinking about colour, the main rule is that it should not be too bright or lively – with browns, muted oranges and yellows being dominant. In terms of shape – squares, rectangles and horizontal lines should be achieved in parts of the décor where Earth energy is required. Earth’s Elements – Natural gemstones and crystals can be used as decorative elements for earth energy. Think about amber, tigers eye and/or jasper displayed in a bowel on a coffee table or look for other decorative items with these beautiful colour finishes. In Feng Shui, crystals are not just used to sit and look pretty; they have curing powers and benefits for a healthy home, body and mind. You might enjoy further... [Read more...]
A Brief Look At Feng Shui 4 – Element Of Wood
The Feng Shui element of wood has the quality of growth and progress, but too much of this element can make one impatient and lacking in compassion. As with all elements, the wood element should be brought in subtly and with good thought. Wood is resembled by the colour green and brown; its shape comes in the form of tall and slim objects – as you would expect. The most obvious décor pieces would be to bring some of nature within – potted green plants and fresh flower arrangements. The energy from wood is often needed in bathrooms to balance out the energy of water. Plants – Plants have one of the best links with the element of wood and are welcoming in all rooms of the home. The taller your plant is, the more wood energy it will deliver. You might look to displaying fresh herbs in the kitchen which work just as well. Wooden Sculpture – Wooden sculptures are another great way to bring in the wood element without having too much greenery. The idea would be to have... [Read more...]
A Brief Look At Feng Shui 3 Element Of Fire
The element of fire in Feng Shui is associated with excitement, passion and expansion; it is a warming element that motivates and stimulates. The colour red is mostly associated with the fire element, but also bright oranges, yellows and purples are included and used within home décor. Take a look at our ideas for decorating with the aesthetics of Feng Shui and how to add the energy of the fire element into your interiors. Remember that, as with all of the elements, you should bring them in subtly or they can have a negative effect. Too much fire can be chaotic and create a barrier to rest, relaxation and sleep. Natural Light Sources – Taking advantage of natural light is better for the flow of fire energy than using artificial lights. During the daytime, allow the light to flood in to ‘active’ spaces by opening up blinds or curtains. If you need some cover or privacy then choose lightweight curtains such as voiles hung from unobtrusive net rails, which will let enough... [Read more...]
A Brief Look At Feng Shui 2 – Element Of Water
The five elements play an important role within the aesthetics of Feng Shui and understanding each of them will help with your home decorating. Take the element of water, it has the quality of flowing and making connections. It is believed that using the water element within the home will enhance one’s career and boost good communication. So what changes can you make in your home to include the beneficial powers of the water element? Let us take a look at some essential decorating tips and ideas to home improvement through Feng Shui. Water Fountains – A water fountain or other water feature is an essential décor item for a home that needs the energy of water. There are many designs of water fountains and the size will depend on the space you have. There are some beautiful wall hanging fountains that can be placed accordingly to help the flow of energy. Most important is that you look for water fountains/features that incorporate stones and metal to resemble the earth and... [Read more...]
A Brief Look At Feng Shui – Part 1
You could look at Feng Shui as having an underlying theme of nature and its concepts will relate in some respects to green-living. First, the arrangement of furniture is very important. With beds or seating, you should try to have them placed so that when they are in use you have a clear path of sight towards the door or entrance to that room. Furthermore, the positioning should allow you to see so much of the room as possible. For example, bed-heads will be placed on the back wall of a room in the direction of the door. You will need adequate and good storage solutions so that everything is neatly kept in place rather than cluttering up spaces and the flow of nature’s energy. Never use dried flowers as these are considered dead and therefore don’t provide positive energy – always use fresh flowers and plants. Colours play a vital role in Feng Shui. The five elements are represented by colour so this will help you decide which colours to use and will be most... [Read more...]
What’s New In Your Life ? – 2010 Interior Design Trends
To round up the latest trends and the highlights of interior design in 2010, we have chosen some of the most important updates for every home. Your beloved house needs a little update or fresh look from time to time to stop it from getting stagnant and lacking in the ‘wow’ factor. Even if you have your dream interior all set up – there is always space for change to bring in new seasons and give you something new to smile about. We hope that you like what we have in store for you and wish you a splendid time decorating and fulfilling your home aspirations! Touch Up With Turquoise: This year’s best colour award goes to turquoise. Both tranquil and energizing in its brightest shade, this colour has enveloped feature walls and accessories a plenty. From large scale pieces such as fabric bed heads and floor rugs to the tiniest of accessories – candle holders, vases, Roman blinds and lampshades. A simple update only needs a splash of this ocean hue! Organic Meets... [Read more...]
