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Feng Shui

Interior designer and internationally renown Feng Shui lecturer consultant Jami Lin, has authored many Feng Shui books and has also produced a video. She transformed Feng Shui by integrating interior design & self-development to bring EarthDesign, home to the spirit. Visit her site for FREE Feng Shui tips, readings, daily & monthly Chinese horoscopes and compatibilities, or to send a reading or greeting.

 

 

The Feng Shui Elements

 

 Make sure that all of the five traditional elements are included in your Feng Shui  design for energetic/emotional and decorative balance.
Fire 
Fabrics/Materials:silk, synthetics (yuck!)
Color:reds
Shapes/Textures/Patterns:geometric or triangular shapes, animal designs and patterns
Art/Sculpture:sunrises, sunflowers, geometric abstracts
Wood 
Fabrics:cotton, rayon, linen
Materials:wood
Color:greens & aqua's
stripes and leaf, flower, organic designs, columnar
Art/Sculpture:pictures of trees, forest, flowers
Water 
Fabrics:see-thru and shimmering fabrics
Materials:glass, mirrors, water features
Color:black, blues
Shapes/Textures/Patterns:irregular and wavy shapes, paisley, tie-dye
Art/Sculpture:depiction of any body of water
Earth 
Materials:stone (jewelry), ceramics
Color:yellow, earth tones
Shapes/Textures/Patterns:squares, checked patterns, bulky and flat-topped furniture or accessories
Art/Sculpture:desert and landscapes
Metal 
Materials:metal (jewelry)
Color:silver, gold, copper, jewel tones
Shapes/Textures/Patterns:polka dots, semi-circles, dome-shaped, round
Art/Sculpture:metal sculpture that has a feeling of abundance and expansion
More IdeasAdd the elements and create motivation, creativity, stability, abundance
More Tips:General,Office, Garden, Home: Room by Room
Have your Bagua (Home energy centers) and Chakras (Body energy centers) support you too!

 

 

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