Feng Shui for homes: Follow these tips for furniture layout, best colour schemes for visual harmony

Feng shui for home layout: The arrangement of furniture can significantly influence energy flow within your home (Image: Canva)

Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice, is all about arranging things in your surroundings to create a sense of peace and balance. It's believed to bring good health, happiness, and success by harmonising the energy in your home or workplace.

Architect Meghna Srivastava, Co-founder of AECORD, emphasises the power of Feng Shui in creating visual harmony within homes. "Including these age-old practices into your interior design scheme can help create a space of visual harmony," she shares. With expert guidance, you can utilise the principles of Feng Shui to improve the energy flow and ambiance of your abode. Srivastava shares some timeless practices of Feng Shui that will help you create a home that nourishes the body, mind, and soul:

Harmonise the elements: Balancing the five elements - wood, fire, earth, metal and water - is fundamental to Feng Shui. Strategically adding these elements through decor, colour schemes, and materials improves harmony and balance within your home, aligning it with the natural world and promoting positive energy flow.

Let light and air lead: Natural light and airflow play pivotal roles in Feng Shui, infusing spaces with vitality and cohesion. Make sure you have  unobstructed windows, use mirrors to reflect light, and select  light-enhancing colours that facilitate a harmonious environment. Choose those that seamlessly integrate  with your interior design scheme.

Furniture flow: The arrangement of furniture can significantly influence energy flow within your home. Following Feng Shui principles, position furniture to facilitate smooth movement and create stability, utilising design elements recommended by experts to enhance flow and visual harmony. Welcome the commanding position, ensuring key pieces command a clear view of the room's entrance while promoting security and support.

Colour and texture symphony: Colour and texture wield immense influence over a room's energy. Choose hues that resonate with your desired ambiance, including calming blues or vibrant reds as needed. Align these choices with design elements to maintain visual harmony and promote a balanced atmosphere throughout your home.

Personal touch: Personalising your home with meaningful objects enriches its energy and ambiance. However, mindful placement and consideration of each item's contribution to the design scheme are vital. Infuse your space with personal touches that reflect your values and experiences, ensuring they enhance rather than disrupt the harmony of your home.