Regional & Cultural Styles

Feng Shui Design

Feng Shui design applies the ancient Chinese science of spatial arrangement to create environments that optimize the flow of chi (vital energy) for health, prosperity, and harmony. Developed over thousands of years, Feng Shui provides a comprehensive framework for everything from building orientation and room layout to furniture placement, color selection, and decorative element positioning. The system is organized around the bagua map, which divides any space into sectors corresponding to different life areas, and the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, which must be balanced for optimal energy flow. Implementing Feng Shui principles in modern homes begins with understanding the commanding position: placing the bed, desk, and stove so that the occupant can see the door without being directly in line with it. This fundamental principle creates a sense of security and empowerment. Beyond placement, Feng Shui addresses clutter (which blocks chi flow), the balance of yin and yang energies, the appropriate use of mirrors and water features, and the integration of natural elements. Color choices follow the five-element system, with specific hues prescribed for different areas of the home based on the bagua map.

Key Characteristics

  • Furniture placement based on commanding position
  • Five-element balance of wood, fire, earth, metal, water
  • Bagua map-guided room and home layout
  • Clear pathways for chi energy flow
  • Strategic mirror and water feature placement
  • Balance of yin and yang energies in each space

Types & Variations

Classical Feng Shui with compass school methods
Black Hat Sect with intuitive Western adaptation
Flying Stars with time-based calculations
Modern Feng Shui blending with contemporary design
Landscape Feng Shui focusing on exterior environment

Common Materials

Natural wood representing the wood elementCandles and warm lighting for fire elementCeramics and stone for earth elementMetal accents and hardware for metal elementWater features and mirrors for water elementLiving plants for growth energy

Placement & Usage Tips

Position your bed so you can see the bedroom door from the bed without being directly in line with it. Keep the area under your bed clear for energy circulation. Place your desk in the commanding position of your office. Ensure the front entrance is well-lit and unobstructed to welcome positive chi.

💡 Pro Tip

The most impactful Feng Shui adjustment is also the simplest: declutter. In Feng Shui philosophy, every unused, broken, or unloved object in your home creates stagnant energy that affects your well-being. Before making any other changes, thoroughly clear out items that no longer serve you. This single action often creates more positive change than any amount of furniture rearrangement or decorative adjustment.