tips to feng shui your home

Not if you pare down to the things you truly love Weave them into a bookshelf and let the collection grow with your life editing before you add anything new

Move a favorite item to a prominent spot When you walk into the room and see something that brings you joy you in turn will send joy back into the space

Having a dinky table in a cavernous space Or too big a table in a tiny space so once guests are seated they feel locked in You want plenty of room to pull out chairs with enough space behind for people to pass

General neglect Some peoples dining rooms are a dumping ground for mail kids stuffjust a mess that never gets cleared And in some homes the room is totally ignored; no one ever sets foot in there This depletes its energy which makes it even less appealing If you dont often use the room for meals activate it in another way Put a plant there so youre forced to come in and water it Or bring your laptop in and use the space as an office

The dining room and the kitchen are where we take in and process nutrition; theyre critical to healthy functioning So the dining rooms decor shouldnt be out of left fieldway more formal than the rest of the house say It should reflect who you are

If a crystal chandelier works with your overall style its great But also consider reflective metals like nickel brass or bronze If you have a lot of other reflective surfaces already in the room like mirrors and metal sconces warm wood or linen can make the space feel calmer

Fixtures that point straight down targeting all the light into one spot They focus all the energy in one place rather than highlighting the abundance of the entire table Ambient light is inclusive whereas spots are exclusive

Its an individual choice In feng shui rugs are grounding; a rug makes a dining room feel more intimate and encourages conversation But if you have kids a rug might not be practical

Rectangular or square tables are OK in the dining room because even though they have corners no one will be sitting in front of a point as they might with a coffee table But if a circular or oval table fits perfectly its an excellent choice Natural materials like wood feel solid and warm The sound of glass hitting glass can cause tension And people get overly protective with glass tablesanything too precious brings on nervous energy

A neglected dining room is a feng shui nono If you dont eat in the dining room often use it for game night homework or crafting