10 easy Feng Shui principles to use for an instantly happier home

Feng Shui means "Wind and Water" in honor of the elements that have always shaped life on our planet. This is the name of a millenary Chinese tradition that accompanies the design and furnishing of homes to channel universal energy and harmonize the relationship between us and the spaces around us.

Feng Shui and its principles are the basis of the design of houses and buildings: how to organize the layout of the rooms on the cardinal points, how to put the bed, what to expect in the center of the surface, which elements and colors to favor in each room, up to the how to design a garden and many other indications.

So how to use Feng Shui if you are not designing or renovating your home? There are universal rules and principles that, when applied, can make any home more comfortable. Thus increasing, day after day, the well-being of those who live there.

On the other hand, these principles have been appreciated and put into practice for more than 5,000 years; there must be a reason! Find out how: visit the Gallery!

Upon entering a house, the reaction modifies the energy one brings there.

So try to make the entrance welcoming by freeing it from confusion, adding a plant, arranging possibly malfunctioning locks, and adding adequate light.

Be aware of the importance of light for well-being. It is essential to have different types of light available (lamps, LED lights, candles, etc.) so that you always choose the one that is appropriate for the situation in which you find yourself.

Plants are irreplaceable for creating an instant connection with nature.

Their presence relaxes the mind and body.

Choose them based on the light conditions of your home and the time you can dedicate to them. A tip: choose plants with round leaves; they promote greater harmony.

Colors have always been used to favor and encourage certain emotions and moods.

The ideal is to keep dark colors at the bottom, leaving light colors on the walls.

Clutter is one of the leading causes of discomfort in the home. Having too many things around doors and corridors prevents an ideal energy flow.

Then free these spaces and eliminate any objects that are not essential. By doing so, you will gain harmony and well-being.

Position a detail, a small piece of furniture that radiates positivity and surprise. A small statue, a colorful painting, a stuffed animal from when you were little.

They will become little joy generators that are always ready to use!

Imagine having to facilitate the passage of energy in the house's rooms. Then create this passage by clearing the way for movement.

Also, don't forget to avoid square or rectangular coffee tables. Instead, choose round shapes: the energy will flow much better.

Remove all technology from the bedroom. No to smartphones, tablets, TVs, computers, and overly advanced alarm clocks.

If possible, find a mechanical alarm clock and arrange to charge your devices elsewhere.

You will gain in relaxation, health, and sleep quality.

The goal is to see the room's front door without being in a direct line. So staying diagonal is ideal.

Ideally, this is a way to stay in control, seeing who enters the room without being in a vulnerable position (i.e., in a central position).

If you do smart work, you certainly have a "work area," a home office.

Feng Shui recommends introducing the elements of metal and water into the workplace.

Water (think of a desktop fountain) symbolizes abundance and vital and calm movement. Metal, on the other hand, favors precision and sharpness of thought.