Add harmony to your home
Turning your home into a happy, healthy environment may be as easy as adopting the principles of the ancient Chinese form of feng shui.
The name (pronounced fung schway) literally means wind-water and is believed by many to use energy forces to harmonise individuals with their surrounding environment.
Practitioners arrange objects in their home and work environments to balance opposing yet complementary energies, which in turn increases the flow of good energy to generate great health, improved relationships, luck, and prosperity. 
The practice dictates where objects should be placed in relation to windows and doors, the use colour, and also the five natural elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, in decorating. Widely accepted that the practice emerged during China’s Zhou dynasty, more than 4000 years ago, elements of feng shui are used in many popular western design trends today.
Incorporating feng shui into interior home design dictates furniture placement, wall colours, décor materials, furniture shapes, and other items. For example, placing furniture in commanding positions and locations that won’t disrupt energy flow improves feelings of safety and well-being. Décor choices such as colour or decorative items can change the energy in a room.
If you’re serious about feng shui, consider getting expert help, although there are some easy ways to start yourself.
Declutter to improve energy flow: Eliminate objects that block positive energy and reduce the amount of waste you routinely produce. Open spaces and make better use of valuable areas.
Optimise work place for success: Various colours and materials correspond with specific objectives. For example, purple with wealth, and wood elements with vitality and upward movement.
Furniture placement: Feng shui experts suggest positioning furniture in a commanding position when it’s facing a door or entryway and place your back against a solid wall. This allows you to see who is entering the room and know what is behind you.
Use décor: Mirrors can be placed to improve visibility and reflect energy, while plants nourish energy.
