Feng Shui kitchen decoration

The main rules for arranging Feng Shui

To make sure that negative energy does not accumulate in the kitchen, but positive Qi flows freely through it, let's start by checking the fundamental, basic things:

1. Location... If you are just choosing an apartment or building a house, it is recommended to place the cooking space away from front door... Least, kitchen door should not be opposite the entrance to the apartment. Do you already have a dwelling and the entrance to the kitchen is incorrect? Keep the door closed whenever possible.
2. Floor and ceiling level... On the main horizontal surfaces of the room, it is important to avoid drops - protrusions, steps, niches, beams... Any jumpers create a barrier to the movement of energy. It is better to arrange the floor, the ceiling as simply as possible.
3. Filling... The principle "Do not keep trash in the house" applies to all rooms in the house, but for the kitchen it is most relevant. It is in this part unnecessary household items accumulate, expired food and other "wealth" that take away energy from residents. Take time to decluttering all corners: refrigerator, drawers, shelves, sideboards. Throw away or give away items that are no longer enjoyable or no longer used. Be sure to get rid of anything that is broken: a chipped cup is not only ugly, but also unhygienic.
4. Order... In order to let prosperity into your life, it is not enough to throw out the excess. Feng shui it is important to keep the kitchen clean: Get into the habit of washing dishes immediately after eating (or putting them in the dishwasher), wiping all surfaces once a day, keeping the stove and oven in working order (this is a hearth at home, a source of fire energy).

Creating a supportive atmosphere is a complex process... 4 main points are just the beginning of the journey. Get ready to work on colors, furniture placement, and rethinking decor elements.

What color should the kitchen be?

In the context of Chinese philosophy wall color, furniture and accessories is fundamental.

If the color of the kitchen according to Feng Shui is chosen incorrectly, no matter how clean it is, the energy will circulate incorrectly.

Fundamental rules - in order not to provoke quarrels and the accumulation of negative energy, reduce the use of too dark or flashy colors. For a harmonious picture, they are balanced with light, neutral ones.

However, there are no extremes of which shade can be used in the kitchen and which one is not. It all depends on which side of the world the kitchen will be located in. Each direction has a main element that determines the choice of color.

• Metal or air: west, northwest... All neutral "metallic" tones: white, gray (both light and dark), black.
• Water: north... Any shades of blue: blue, indigo, aqua.
• Land: northeast, center, southwest... Try to choose brown, sand, beige, cream, yellow colors.
• Tree: east, southeast. Green color of the kitchen Feng Shui in the southeastern zone is not the only one that can be used. Trees also have a trunk, so shades of brown will also help to achieve harmony. Colors from the metal category should be avoided.
• Fire: south... The brightest sector. Prosperity and prosperity are guaranteed by the shades of flame: red, yellow, orange, purple. It is forbidden to use blue, charcoal tones.

If the design exclusively in the tones of a certain zone seems too active, do not be discouraged. You can always take neutral white as a basis, complementing it with decor in the desired shades.

How to arrange appliances and furniture?

The second most important question is how to arrange everything you need in the room? An unmistakably chosen Feng Shui arrangement for a kitchen set, sink, refrigerator, tiles - a guarantee of a balance between fire and water, wood and metal.

The map of zones with the designation of the elements is used not only for the entire apartment as a whole, but also for each room separately: that is, in the fiery kitchen on the south side there is a glory zone (fire), and on the north side - a career zone (water energy).

Based on how the room is divided, choose how to place each individual piece.

Sink

Running water is favorable for the northern, eastern, southeastern zones. Therefore, arrange a place for washing dishes (including sink or dishwasher), as well as washing in one of 3 locations.

It is undesirable to use water in the south, southwest, northeast of the room.

Plate

The element that symbolizes fire will best fit in the southern part of the kitchen. Since fire feeds the earth, the hearth is also located in the south-west, north-east or central part (for example, on island).

It is definitely not worth building the hob into the worktop in the north.

The second fundamental point is the window. There is no cooking zone next to the opening - otherwise, family well-being will literally "fly away" into the street.

Refrigerator

This kitchen appliance can simultaneously be a symbol of the earth (large size) and wood (if the refrigerator is tall). Plus white, gray - the energy of the metal. Based on this, decision where to put can vary: in fact, you can place food storage in any part of the kitchen.

Filling the refrigerator is more important: keep it clean, discard spoiled foods in a timely manner, buy fresh ones.

The refrigerator is a kind of "wallet" at home, so it is recommended to keep it full and not allow strangers inside.

Furniture

The appearance of the workplace is more important than the location: dangerous sharp corners are not welcome, open storage areas... Cabinets must be closed, forks, knives must be hidden. If a shelves made - we recommend placing round, cylindrical containers on them.

The dining area can be arranged in any corner. A suitable table is round or oval, with a wooden top. Glass necessarily cover with a tableclothsince food (wood) and glass (wind) have opposite effects.

When choosing the size of the countertop, be guided by the dimensions of the kitchen and the size of the family: it is desirable that there is enough space for all residents of the house at the same time.

Where is the best place to locate the kitchen in a private house?

If you are just starting to build a house, then make a plan so that the kitchen is in the south. In Feng Shui, cuisine symbolizes fire, so the south side is preferable.

Allowed are the northeast, southwest sides - both refer to the element of the earth, which is fed by the energy of fire.

Unambiguously unfavorable direction - north. Water and metal are destroyed by fire: therefore, conflicts are guaranteed in the apartment.

Important question - combining the kitchen with the living space (living room)... In terms of Taoist practices, popular today open plan unacceptable: the specific energy of the cooking zone is incompatible with the rest room.

If there are no other options, install a static partition or a portable screen in the kitchen-living room, choose different wallpapers for the walls, flooring. Zone two territories using different color combinations, lighting. Hang the hood, turn it on every time you cook.

What is important to know about decor and plants?

The decor in the arrangement of the kitchen is necessary - decorations balance energy, help to correct architectural or design flaws from the point of view of Feng Shui.

Suitable options:

• Kitchen-themed accessories... Bundles of onions, peppers, garlic, baskets with fruits (edible, not artificial!), Still lifes, curtains and other textiles depicting dishes, products. Observe the measure: too many elements overload the space.
• Live plants... Indoor Feng Shui flowers cannot be placed on the windowsill or near the sink - wealth, happiness, health will disappear outside the house. The best place is on cabinets, countertops. Leaf shape is an important factor when choosing plants for the kitchen... Straight, sharp ones enhance the energy of fire, round ones smooth it out.
• Paintings... This versatile accessory can change anything, depending on the plot drawn. Is the kitchen on the wrong north side? Choose a red or fire poster. Want to balance the fire overload with wood? Give preference to landscapes. You should not post marine paintings, disaster scenes, photographs of predatory animals in the kitchen.
• Mirrors... They are used exclusively for correcting errors: for example, the stove cannot be placed in front of the entrance. But if you cannot design otherwise, hang a mirror over it so that the hostess can see those entering the room.
• Musical accessories... Bells or wind chimes at the entrance will ensure the health of family members and prosperity in the home.

Designing a kitchen in compliance with all Feng Shui requirements is not an easy task. In order not to spend a lot of time studying all the nuances, consider at least the fundamental principles: the location of the main elements, maintaining cleanliness and order.