Thursday, November 18, 2010

Feng Shui Meeting & Eating Rooms

By Avril U. Kantaar


Healthy and balanced meals feed the body and the soul too. In Chinese cultural more Feng Shui teaches us the importance of not being distracted from the soul and benefits of both the food we ingest as well as the family and friends that we break bread with. No doubt there is both a solemn as well as holy element in act of feeding your spirit and body. This is why the decorations inside the dining hall should neither be too flamboyant nor eye catching.

Free-flowing qi must be present in the focal point of the modern day home. It must also flow and have easy access to the entire house. The innermost location should have the yellow shade since it is closely associated with the element, earth. This is due to the cheerful and light function of the family room which is considered the yang The most ideal point of reference it where the area can capture sunlight during the better parts of the day. These are directions towards the south or southeast in the northern hemisphere. It could also be north to northeast of the southern hemisphere. V:10

If the family room is located in the portion of the house where it receives less sunlight, be sure to have a lot of other light sources. You can use a skylight. Another alternative is hooded windows. For homes which are hit by the bright western sun, use awnings to protect and give shade. You can also use blinds or an attractive pergola.

The position of the bathroom to the rest of the areas in the house is essential in balancing the qi. When the bathroom is situated facing or is above the front door, a small mirror must be placed at the base of the toilet. This step prevents the family fortunes from going down the drains. Hanging a mirror outside the door, aids in deflecting negative energy when the bathroom is located above or next to the kitchen. Wind chimes and colored ribbons that are arranged near an artificial source of ventilation enliven the essential qi when they flutter and create music.

Following these simple steps can increase the needed qi in your family's day to day activities. Increasing the loving and healthy ambiance of the family room is sure to be felt by everyone spending time in it. Aside from these benefits, the arrangement itself will help the house look more welcoming to visitors and its own residents. Feng Shui !



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