An interior design guide highlighting the principles of Feng Shui to energize ergonomics

We all strive for our homes top bring peace, calm and serenity into our lives and as home is an abode where we find the best retreat against the everyday life hassles, it is imperative for the same to serve complete peace of mind by eliminating all the negativities and burdening elements.            

By harmonising the positive energies throughout our homes and creating a sense of elevated peace, we can attract positive vibes which help derive a stronger connect between us and our interiors to derive immense pleasures in every moment.       

‘Feng Shui’ is an ancient Chinese philosophy fostering an idea of optimized channelling of the ‘Chi’ energy by utilizing the five core elements of fire, water, earth, wood and metal. The principles of Feng Shui when implemented in interior designing result in rewarding spaces which elevate wellbeing, comfort, aesthetics, ergonomics as well as overall harmony of the interiors.                

What is Feng Shui and its design elements?                  

The alluring art of placement and arrangement of objects, items or articles in interior spaces so as to yield a perfect balance of the aspects is known as Feng Shui. It is applicable to every design form and aesthetic element. With an aim to enhance the myriad aspects of life and living, Feng Shui puts an individual in complete sync with the surroundings and the BestInterior Designers in Bangalore work with the principles of Feng Shui to derive an optimum arrangement pattern by taking advantage of the inspired guide of placement for furniture, décor items, utilities and placement of display items.         

The elements of Feng Shui what they represent         

-         Wood - Growth, creativity and vitality.     

-         Earth - Balance, stability and safety.  

-         Metal - Intelligence, logic and knowledge.    

-         Water - Relaxation, serenity and wisdom.       

-         Fire - Energy, passion and life.              

Simple ways to implement Feng Shui principles for interior designing                 

The underlying principles of Feng Shui across interior design are defined by the concept of ‘Bagua’ which translates to ‘eight areas’. Signifying an energy map which suggests the elements to be bought into an interior space to enhance the positive energy flows, the Bagua map emphasises on an amalgam of an element and a colour.       

The general Feng Shui interior design and decorating tips from the top home and Kitchen Designers in Bangalore are shared hereunder -          

-         Optimize commanding positions          

One of the key design principles in Feng Shui is the commanding position. The commanding position is a key spot in your interiors that defines the point of key interest. This position is where the important furniture or décor elements must be placed in order to optimize positive energy channelling. Get your sofas, beds, cooking range as well as other key furniture elements in this spot to maximise comfort, peace, harmony and serenity.            

-         Divert and focus energy with Feng Shui elements                

Optimizing the use of five elements and their accompanying colours determines where to focus the energy levels. In practise, as the element of water determines wisdom and career as well as intellect, incorporating blue colour with wavy and curvy shaped elements is ideal. Moreover, the earth element which signifies wellness and safety must be incorporated by design of warmer tones elements with rustic textures.         

-         Integrate vertical patterns and shapes          

Expressing growth, enhancement and expansion, vertical geometric shapes and lines in the form of tall bookshelves, vertical storages, tall windows as well as vertical striped patterns emulate the feeling of height and comply with Feng Shui principles.    

-         Clean and decluttered              

As per the principles of Feng Shui suggested buy the Best Interior Designers in Bangalore, a cluttered space attracts negative energy and disrupts aesthetic flows. Not only does a cluttered space feel chaotic and unappealing, it can actually be hazardous for the people. To make every space fit in with the Feng Shui inspired vibe, promote positive energy flows with maintaining interior cleanliness and decluttering.               

-         Harness the power of colours       

Colours of elements are an essential component of Feng Shui interior design principles. Influencing a person’s moods, colours evoke strong responses and to instigate calmness, peace and serenity into your interiors, prefer light shades of colour and mild toned palettes suggested by Feng Shui principles.     

Let Kuvio Studio guide you in a transformational interior design for your homes inspired by the principles of Feng Shui.