There is a certain degree of calm when you enter a well-designed room. It’s more than just an aesthetic. Spaces contain energy that will help the nervous system relax. On the other hand, even if you don’t know why, you can still enter the room and feel completely unstable. This is the power that your environment holds: your mood and happiness are essentially connected to the space you occupy. And one way to make sure your home supports you and your loved ones is to use Feng Shui interior design.
Feng Shui Interior Design: 6 Easy Ways to Balance Your Space
Feng Shui interior design is an ancient Chinese art that places spaces to promote peace, balance and harmony. Our home and work space affects our mood and stress levels (even sleep!). Who wouldn’t want to live in a space that would cause more joy? Feng Shui doesn’t have the most trendiest pieces or the most beautifully-looking rooms. It’s about energy.
The good news is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money injecting more peace and harmony into your space. Whether you’re looking for calm, spark inspiration or creating a deeper connection, your home can set the tone. These simple Feng Shui interior design principles help bring balance and beauty to the space that begins today.
I’ll clean the entrance
Your entrance sets the tone of how energy enters your home. After all, it is the first space you step into when you arrive, and it is also the first space your guests see when you welcome into your home. It is very important in Feng Shui. This is because it is considered the main point of the “Chi Mouth” or entrance for energy and positive atmosphere to flow. Make sure your entrance is organized, bright and welcoming. Don’t be afraid to add decorations like plants or framed photos. Set the tone for your entire space!
Reduce mess
In Feng Shui, the clutter blocks energy and flow. Lots of things are really topical killings in otherwise tidy spaces, and excessive clutter can cause stress. You probably know the spots scattered in your own home, and if you want to add a little more peace and balance, take your time organizing and organizing, especially in busy areas. Just the mess behind closed doors, like a closet or drawer, can help you feel lighter and more relaxed.
Balance the five elements
I took an interior design class during the pandemic and this is one design tool I’ve stuck with since then. Feng Shui seeks to balance five natural elements in every space: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. When each element is present in a room, it is not only balanced; feel It’s also well-balanced. The five elements are:
- wood: plants, wooden furniture, green tone
- fire: candles, fireplaces, warm colors
- Earth: Pottery, terracotta, sandy colours
- metal: Metal accents, white or gray tones
- water: Fountain, mirror, deep blue
When these elements are thoughtfully distributed throughout the room, it helps to create a sense of harmony and prevent the space from feeling flat or unbalanced. Is this the easiest place to try this yourself? Your shelf. Try styling a shelf where all the elements are present. If something is turned off, check in and see which elements are missing. enjoy!
Enter fresh air and light
Feng Shui interior design relies on fresh air and sunlight to allow Kai (or energy) to flow freely. Open the windows and the sun flows through them, and add plants to your home. They help to purify the air! If your home doesn’t have much natural light, try adding warm bulbs to the lamp (avoiding large overhead lights). This will help your home stay connected to a natural rhythm.
Strategic placement of mirrors
According to Feng Shui interior design, the mirror is very strong. They symbolically double the reflection, whatever it is, so you want to make sure your mirror reflects something beautiful. Avoid messy mirrors (reflections double it!) and placing them in front of the bed (the atmosphere is just odd). Reflect something that will lift you, like a work of art or a beautiful landscape. This will double the good atmosphere and increase the positiveness of the space.
Layout is everything
Feng Shui interior design is all about the flow. It makes it easy to walk around the room and make you want to go where you want to walk on zigzags and objects. Your space should feel intuitive and easy. This can be difficult in small spaces. Make sure you use furniture to scale. This way, you won’t feel like you’re brutally buckled (this creates tension!).
Where you place your main furniture – think of your living room sofa and your bedroom bed – is also important.
Feng Shui Principles to Keep in mind:
- Place the bed and allow you to see the door diagonally across the room while lying down. In Feng Shui, directing your feet towards the door is considered drainage, so avoid placing your bed directly in front of the door. We also want to make sure the headboard is against the wall and creates stability and calmness. Of course, it’s ideal for sleep.
- Create a view in the living room. Ideally, the sofa should face both the entrance to the living room and something comfortable, such as a window, a fireplace or a piece of art. This balances consciousness and enjoyment, both worlds in the best balance! In Feng Shui, you never turn your back towards the entrance to the room. You always want to see who comes and goes.
- If you are working from home, place your desk facing the door and facing the wall in a place that is avoidable. If you can see the entrance to your space, it means that you are ready for new opportunities when you come in your path. If you have to head towards the wall, give yourself what you want to see. The vision board is perfect!
Feng Shui interior design is not about following strict rules and trends. It’s about creating a home that supports the way you want to live. When your surroundings feel balanced and intentional, your home becomes more than a place to live, and it becomes your happiness partner.
This post was last updated on September 15th, 2025 to include new insights.
Source: Camille Styles – camillestyles.com
