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Feng Shui and Chinese Interiors

The most important factor about the interior of Chinese dwellings is balance; or hence the ideology of Ying and Yang. From that it can be said that the placement of furniture and objects are mostly common sense.

The exterior or location of the building represents the foundation, and this reflects the foundation of the occupier. In Feng Shui it is believed that a South facing front entrance would bring a better life, and with it in this location it would also bring brightness from the sun. Artificially enhancing this may also work. The surrounding should be in balance with nature, planting would always slow down the hectic way of what man has built. Dominant external features may overpower the Self, so soften these with other features. From the external to the internal the path should be non direct, yet easy to locate. If bad chi, or energy is entering into the building, placing small mirrors, wind chimes or planting in certain areas, should block these. But remember these should not restrict the movement of the occupier or the bad chi to flow out. The arrangement of the furniture should be balanced, where the orientation of them should feel comfortable to be surrounded by. The materials should also be balanced; softness also requires hard furnishing, and vice-versa. An imbalance within a room would result in an imbalance in mind and soul. 

The above recommendations are only the very basics into Feng Shui, and there are many other numerous factors and believes. Feng Shui is a very individual thing, that’s why it takes years of studying to become a master. Every location and individual person would suit different arrangement of his or her surroundings. Things can be bought to enhance the energy flow, but what must also be remembered; is that all of us are different so it may be an enhancement for some, yet it may be bad for others. The best things to think about while rearranging are; common sense, a good steady flow of energy and balance.