Decorating and Feng Shui " When Art and Science Meet! | Feng Shui

By KyleRichey
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If you are thinking about remodeling your home, you might be interested to know how feng shui can work together with decorating for great results and wondering if you can introduce some feng shui principles into your home.

It may surprise you to know that decorating and feng shui are a true blend of not just art, but some science as well. Why do we say this? For one thing, there are no hard and fast rules about applying feng shui to your life. There are many so-called experts who can give you advice, but in the end, it will be up to you to make the decision of what you like and what you dont.

This is the part of decorating and feng shui that might be considered art. Because there aren't any real correct or incorrect answers, just about everything is subjective. What works for one person may be problematic for another.

There is plenty of advice when it comes to using color to create tension, energy and mood and also when it comes to de-cluttering your living space, but there are no set rules about this either. One person might view their ornaments as prized possessions and feel happy every time they look at them. To another person, these items might be considered unnecessary dust collectors and serve no other function apart from being in the way.

When applying principles of decorating and feng shui, it's important to maintain a balance, and exercise caution. What some people see as a lack of clutter can be perceived as sterile or cold by others. There aren't any right or wrong answers. You'll have to interpret the basic principles on your own.

Decorating and feng shui are also to do with science as well as art. There are facts behind de-cluttering, color and so on. Scientists know how tense people feel when their environment is cluttered. Color does actually affect our moods. Warm colors can promote feelings of relaxation and tranquility. Bold, bright colors can be a great pick-me-up and promote vitality. Soft colors can be calming whereas vibrant shades can make you feel in control and full of energy.

Additionally, the entryway to ones home and to every room in your house also does much to set a mood or tone. This is like the first impression you get when you meet someone, and that first impression can set the entire tone for the rest of your relationship with them.

When applying the principles of decorating and feng shui, its important to think about that first impression you get when you walk up to your home or when you walk into a room. It helps to sometimes stand right in the entryway of your home or of each room and do a quick, honest evaluation. What is your impression of the atmosphere? How do you immediately feel? Does your home and each room therein feel warm and inviting, or are you somewhat put off, so to speak?

Application of these simple principles of decorating and feng shui can help you experience this discipline as both an art and as a science.

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