Feng Shui Decorating

By Jennifer Bailey

According to an ancient Chinese philosophy, there is a need to
balance natural and structural energy that courses around the
environment. Palpable manifestations of this energy can be a
well-meaning and prosperous lifestyle. This energy (called “chi”
in Chinese language) is organized into five elements. These are:
metal, fire, wood, water, and earth.
These forms of energy are constantly streaming around positive
and negative wavelengths. Moreover, it is claimed that this
universal life energy can be balanced by positioning the objects
in their proper places. By doing so, it is said to improve the
general well-being of people and their present relationships
as well as achieving prosperity in their economic status.
The balancing of the energy around us is an application of
Feng Shui decorating. It originated from Chinese culture,
but Feng Shui is already a worldwide trend. Literally,
Feng Shui means “wind and water,” and is a popular practice
of application to create a balanced environment in a specific area.
The application is used in decorating a home, office, or any similar
establishment wherein an amalgamation of ancient Chinese
mathematics, interior design, architecture, and simple rules
of good housekeeping is utilized as the formula.
There are various Feng Shui products that anybody can use to
incorporate into their space. Various elements, such as lighting,
mirrors, placement of furniture, and landscaping are some of the
decorating techniques used to optimize human potential.
One belief of Feng Shui is that sharp corners and angles should
be avoided, as these are considered destructive elements and
can hinder the energy levels from flowing through and instead
redirect harmful ones. Evergreen is also believed to be a good
luck symbol, so a simple bamboo plant is used in Feng Shui decorations.
If the process of decoration has been properly applied, starting
with accurate placement of objects to appropriately administer
various procedures, success will manifest at once. When the
clutter and untidiness are gone, constriction and inertia in the
corresponding aspects of life will also leave the place. This is explained
through the principles of the Yin and Yang theory. Apparently,
as the insinuation of belief made by Feng Shui, the result will
have a profound impact on balance and harmony in the environment.