Category: Elements

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Industrial style interiors and Feng Shui elements.

Rusty metals and old barn woods are some of the materials that characterize this type of spaces inspired by repurposed factories from the Industrial Revolution.

The industrial home design style uses a lot of exposed architectural elements like pipes, brick, and concrete, open floor plans, and a cool, neutral color palette.

For Feng Shui practice, this type of environment has mostly metal and wood elements, that could lead to a more cold, minimalist and rough feeling.

So bringing all the other elements like water, fire and earth to the industrial interior, is the key to find balance in this type of environments.

For example, adding earth elements like natural fabrics, weathered leather or linen are great for these environments for both furniture and accents, creating a more soft and cozy experience.

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Spring is just outside.

Springtime and just like the flowers, we couldn’t wait to get outside again.

Outdoor spaces and gardens are also very important for Feng Shui practice, even though people often care more about the house itself.

All transformations can be observed in life, inside or outside our spaces, but the strength of the energy of the sun is more powerful than the light of a lamp.

So as fire, earth, metal, water and tree elements are always around us, we should look for them also outside and benefit from this source of energy in a more natural state.

If you have the chance of having an outdoor space, even if it’s small, don’t discard this opportunity
to find a greater balance between nature and ourselves.

Now it’s time to enjoy what this corner can do for you with these small tips:

  • A table with chairs is great to enjoy outside for meals, reading or even working;
  • A sunny area, but with some shadow so that doesn’t become too hot;
  • A rest area with comfortable pillows and seating;
  • Plants, a vegetable garden that could be grown even in pots, vertical gardens in walls are also a great solution for those who have lack of space;
  • Finally, prefer natural and recycled materials as much as possible having a more sustainable and respectful attitude towards the environment.
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Green & Airy concepts.

For Feng Shui practice, plants, greens and wood furniture represent the Wood energy or transformation, in the Cycle of the Elements.

The presence of plants inside the spaces has gained power and it’s now manifesting worldwide, especially since this last global pandemic, after being so much time at home, this was a great escape as a way to connect with nature.

It’s been also scientifically proven, that plants can exert a big influence in our health and emotional balance.

Besides, they are a pure source of oxygen and absorb at the same time carbon dioxide and other harmful particles for our body.

By using healthy plants, you will be rising the vibration of your environment, as long as you keep them well cared and for that, choose according to your space, inhabitants (careful with children and pets) and availability.

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Bathrooms and Feng Shui.

Bathrooms could be quite challenging in terms of Feng Shui, especially if they are located right at the center of the home, which is very common in most apartments.

The water element is obviously the predominant energy inside bathrooms, meaning that in here water dominates the entire space, nevertheless, balancing with the other elements is essential for a more harmonious environment.

Generally, the best directions to place a bathroom are North, East and Southeast but having a professional Feng Shui guidance could accurate the best location.

In terms of decor, we should try not to use too many objects, prefer a simple, clean and spa sensation where we can feel relaxed and reinvigorated.

One of the most common problems bathrooms have are dripping taps, clogged pipes, infiltrations and water waste. This issues should be fixed rapidly because water’s movement, or lack of it, may replicate the flow of energy in our lives.

Once you achieve a flowing energy in this space, you might experience water energy guiding you with fluidity and wisdom as its natural ability.

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Welcoming Winter Solstice

For oriental culture, Yin and Yang represent the 2 forces that when combined originate energy and creation, and this vision persisted in many cultures not only with Feng Shui, but also with health, medicine and food.

These two opposed forces, are actually interdependent, without the idea of cold, we wouldn’t be able to describe heat, so all that exists is guided by Yin and Yang polarity.

As we observe this mechanism as a circle, the energy flows clockwise, so the highest point of the circle is where maximum Yang takes place and consequently where Yin is born.

The same will happen when Yin reaches its maximum and Yang will be born, which takes place in December 21st, the longest night and the shortest day of the year.

So generally, we can describe the Yin energy as:

  • The moon, winter, night, darkness,feminine, interior, low, quietness, passiveness, earth,cold, soft, calm waters, gardens, sleep…