Simple Feng Shui Tips for Attracting Positive Energy

“Life truly begins after you have put your house in order.” - Marie Kondo, Organising Consultant & Author"

Living in a bustling city like Singapore, the key to calm and clarity is coming home to a balanced living space. A well-designed home is essential for overall well-being, and one ancient practice that can help achieve this is Feng Shui. In this article, we’ll show you how you can play with space, light, colours, materials and placement to achieve peak Feng Shui at home, transforming your space into a haven of balance and positivity.

But First… What is Feng Shui?

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice focused on arranging your surroundings to promote positive energy flow, known as Qi. The central idea is how you arrange objects, design spaces and incorporate key elements inspired by nature that can impact your well-being and the comfort of your home.

1. Make Space for Clearer Energy

Whether it's a new home or the new year, now is the best time to throw out the old and make way for positive energy for the rest of the year. Over the years, it's normal to accumulate all sorts of items, but chances are some of them cluttering your home. In Feng Shui, clutter is believed to block the flow of Qi and disrupt the balance in your living space. So, the first step towards a more qi-friendly home is to discard items that are no longer needed.

Having difficulty letting go of some knick-knacks? No worries, the duo behind the popular website The Minimalists¹, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, recommend decluttering using the '20/20 Rule', where you let go of items:

You can replace it for less than $20.
And that you can replace in less than 20 minutes.

Now you'll have much more space to welcome all that good luck to your home!

2. Embrace Natural Lighting

Most of us might use drapes to keep out the sun and its heat. However, most feng shui rules explain that natural lighting is critical for the home, especially if you want to maintain stronger personal and professional relationships.

Here’s what you can do to enjoy the natural light without the heat,

Firstly, opt for sheer curtains in lighter colours to diffuse the harsh rays into your home, making the light more ambient and welcoming.
Then, utilise ceiling fans and strategically-placed stand fans to keep air flowing in the house, allowing you to enjoy golden hour comfortably.

With a bright, open and breezy living space, luck and well-being will come along as naturally as the sun shines upon sunny Singapura!

3. Choose the Right Colours

According to Feng Shui, colours can influence the energy of a space. Imagine being in a living room painted very dark, like black or navy blue. Will it make you feel welcomed as a guest, or will you feel claustrophobic as the dark tones make the room appear smaller and ‘boxed in’?

Choosing the right shades for the right room in your home is important, and don’t just limit yourself to the walls. Correctly coloured furniture, appliances, and accessories have the same potential to bring your space to life! Here’s a feng shui guide to help you choose the best colours for your home!

4. Incorporate the Five Elements

At its core, Feng Shui emphasises the balance of five elements – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water – to create a harmonious atmosphere in your living spaces. Integrating these elements strategically can inject much more life into your home, making it more balanced and harmonious.

Infuse Chinese New Year vibrancy into your living room by incorporating Feng Shui principles. Picture this: rattan furniture, metallic decor, and striking red-orange hued decorations, perhaps a vase in the corner, harmonising the space.

Elevate the energy with indoor plants and a petite aquarium, weaving together elements of nature. These carefully chosen elements create a well-balanced Feng Shui living room, ready to welcome the auspicious vibes into your home!

Embark on your personalised Feng Shui journey by adapting these tips to resonate with your unique preferences and aspirations. Infuse your living space with balance, tranquillity, and a sense of well-being through a mindful and intentional approach.