When decorating a home, people often approach it with different perspectives. In the realm of home decoration, there are various tips and tricks that can make the process more convenient and enjoyable for everyone involved. Let’s delve into the world of home decoration tips and tricks together.
Firstly, let’s explore some Feng Shui taboos in home decoration. One important tip is to avoid having a balcony directly facing the front door or the kitchen. To remedy this situation, one can keep the curtains drawn for extended periods to serve as a barrier. Having the front door directly aligned with the balcony creates what is known as a “piercing heart,” which may lead to financial difficulties and even loss. To counter this, one can use a foyer cabinet to separate the door from the balcony or place a fish tank at the entrance (for those who are not compatible with water elements, a folding screen can be used instead). Planting greenery or vines on the balcony or keeping the curtains drawn can also be effective solutions.
Secondly, it is advisable to avoid having a balcony directly facing the kitchen, as it creates another form of “piercing heart.” This alignment could weaken the family’s bonding, potentially leading to infidelity or strained relationships. To address this, one can adorn the balcony with flower racks filled with climbing plants or potted plants to create a boundary. Using a music stand as a barrier is also a viable option. Keep the curtains drawn on the balcony’s floor-to-ceiling windows or strategically place cabinets or screens to ensure that the balcony does not directly connect to the kitchen. Ultimately, the goal is to prevent a direct line of sight from the balcony to the kitchen. Family decoration feng shui taboos three: If a long sofa is placed under a beam, the decorative ceiling can block its harmful energy. It is advised not to place a long sofa or bed under a beam, as prolonged use may lead to physical discomfort. Solution: Avoid placing long sofas and beds under a beam or use decoration techniques to conceal the beam from view. Family decoration feng shui taboos four: For individuals with water-related taboos in their fate, a fish tank should not be placed in the home. Contrary to popular belief, simply having a fish tank does not guarantee wealth accumulation. It is essential for residents to understand the compatibility of the five elements and avoid items that clash with their fate. Solution: Refer to the resident’s five-element preferences and taboos in the almanac, and refrain from placing items that are taboo. The five-element preferences are as follows: Fire taboo of Water, Water taboo of Earth, Earth taboo of Wood, Wood taboo of Metal, and Metal taboo of Fire. Family indoor decoration feng shui taboos: Bedroom should not be overcrowded with decorations. The color scheme of the bedroom should be warm and elegant, avoiding overly bright colors, as they may bring about misfortune. Excessive luxury and shiny decorations are particularly undesirable. Indoor decoration feng shui taboos two: Evergreen potted plants benefit the household. Potted evergreen plants are a great addition to indoor decor to enhance the greenery. However, it is important to choose plants that are evergreen, resilient, and not prone to withering or shedding leaves. Indoor decoration feng shui taboos three: Entrance should not directly face the kitchen or bathroom to prevent fortune loss. The entrance of every house should lead to the living room, as failing to do so may result in the loss of fortune. Modern architectural design, sometimes in consideration of spatial arrangement, often leads to the kitchen, dining room, or bathroom being the first thing seen upon entering the house. This violates the principles of Feng Shui, and is contrary to common sense, causing a decline in family fortune to those who reside within. Interior decoration taboos 4: Irregular rooms unsuitable for bedrooms Irregularly shaped rooms should not be used as the main bedroom for couples, as it may result in long-term infertility. Interior decoration taboos 5: Living room in the center of the house, can bring prosperity Having the living room facing the main entrance, indulging in lust. The bedroom door should not directly face the main entrance, as it may easily lead residents into immoral and lustful behaviors. Interior decoration taboos 6: Living room in the center of the house, can bring prosperity Having the living room located at the center of the house signifies great fortune. In general, for residential properties, if the living room or lounge is placed at the center of the entire house, it symbolizes auspiciousness and can bring prosperity to the family. Feng Shui taboos for home decoration (1) Opening the left door: In Feng Shui, it is auspicious to have a bright hall in front of the door. If there is greenery, flat land, a water feature, or a parking area in front, opening the central door is the preferred choice. If there is no bright hall in front, opening the door to the left side is advisable, as it is believed that most doors should be opened from the left side. According to the principle of “the Azure Dragon on the left and the White Tiger on the right,” with the Azure Dragon on the left representing movement and the White Tiger on the right representing stillness, all doors should open from the left side, that is, people should enter from the inside to the outside, and the door handle should be placed on the left side. Opening the door in reverse, either left or right, can easily lead to family disputes. Furthermore, opening a north-facing door, known as the Xuanwu Gate, is highly inauspicious and is often referred to as the “Ghost Gate.” It signifies a decline in fortune, so one must be cautious about opening a north-facing door in their home. When installing a gate, it is crucial to discern whether the wood grain is running in the correct direction. Generally, grain running from bottom to top is considered auspicious, while grain running from top to bottom is deemed inauspicious. A gate with auspicious wood grain promotes tranquility and smoothness in the household, whereas a gate with inauspicious wood grain may bring about instability and obstacles.
The height of a gate should be proportionate, typically set at seven feet as the standard. Excessively tall gates may lead to irrationality and greed among individuals, exuding an ominous aura. Conversely, gates that are too short or small may symbolize stagnation, hindering the flow of vitality and possibly causing setbacks and loss of confidence.
It is advised not to directly face an elevator with the main gate. For residences in high-rise buildings, aligning the main gate with the elevator door is believed to disrupt the influx of positive energy, potentially leading to health issues among inhabitants.
Furthermore, it is considered unfavorable to have the main gate in a direct line with windows, back doors, or bathrooms. Gates and windows serve as openings for energy circulation within a home, and aligning the main gate directly with other openings disperses the energy flow and hinders the accumulation of wealth, resulting in financial setbacks. Bathrooms, being spaces associated with impurity, should also not directly face the main gate, as this alignment could lead to financial misfortunes and harm the family’s prosperity.
To adhere to the principles of Feng Shui, it is recommended to create a buffer zone between the main gate and the living room by incorporating a foyer or a low cabinet, allowing the energy to circulate smoothly and gather in the living space. This arrangement provides a sense of concealment within the residence, preventing outside interference and promoting continuous blessings.
Lastly, it is cautioned against aligning external gates, internal gates, and doors in the same straight line, as this formation is believed to create a detrimental energy flow known as the “piercing heart sha”. The intertwining of front and back doors disperses the main wealth and hinders its accumulation. Moreover, a direct entrance from the main door to the back can invite numerous troubles. Imagine a house with several interconnected rooms, it is advisable to avoid setting up multiple doors directly in line with the main entrance, similar to hotels or inns where a long corridor connects a row of rooms. Such arrangement may easily lead to extramarital affairs or elopements, jeopardizing the peace of the home. On an independent door, multiple colors should be avoided, as it may create a sense of disorder and inconsistency. It is best to steer clear of circular arched doors within the house, as circles symbolize movement while homes should exude tranquility, making them highly inappropriate. Moreover, circular arches resemble tomb gates, which are extremely inauspicious. If aesthetics demand it, square arches can be used as an alternative. Doors should open inwards rather than outwards, as the entrance holds the incoming energy. Should a door open outward, it would expel the harmonious energy within, resulting in the loss of luck and financial setbacks. The way of doors: the entrance serves as the mouth for the residence to receive energy, so it should be kept clean and well-lit, avoiding clutter that may obstruct the flow of luck. It is advisable to avoid two doors directly facing or overlapping each other, as it may harm health, career, and family harmony. Doors facing each other directly are likely to cause frequent family disputes. If a door opens directly to a wall or reveals activities in another room, it disrupts the flow of energy within the body, leading to physical discomfort. Spacious rooms like bedrooms and living rooms should have large doors, while smaller rooms like bathrooms and kitchens should have smaller doors. Since large doors exert pressure on smaller ones, an oversized door in a bathroom can lead to health and character issues, even resulting in digestive problems for family members. Recommended reading: House Feng Shui Arrangement.
