Drawing from the principles of Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice focused on balancing energies through spatial arrangement, here’s a comprehensive guide to selecting paintings and colors.
These selections will bring good fortune and positive vibes to your living or workspace.
1. Artworks for Positive Energy
- Hang paintings featuring lotus flowers, lakes, and cherry blossoms, as these elements bring good luck and infuse a sense of peace.
- Explore the charm of landscape and koi fish paintings to attract fortune into your space. These artistic representations usher in positive energies and enhance overall well-being.
2. Associating Art and Elements
Each direction of the “Bagua” map is associated with specific elements:
3. Proper Art Placement
Understanding the role of the five elements (fire, earth, metal, water, and wood) in the eight directions is crucial for creating a harmonious environment.
Consider the Feng Shui principles in choosing and placing art to evoke desired feelings in each room, ensuring a balanced living space and a positive energy flow.
4. Specific Art Selection for Rooms
- Front door: Opt for bright and cheerful colors to create a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
- Living room: Select paintings of mountains and lakes to promote the excellent flow of wealth.
- Kitchen and dining room: Paintings of fruits and flowers are best to symbolize wealth and abundance.
- Bedroom: Place calm and peaceful paintings to enhance sleep quality.
- Study or office room: Consider paintings of trees or pencils to improve focus and productivity.
- Bathroom: Opt for paintings of small plants to purify negative energy.
Here are paintings that are Feng-Shui-friendly to consider:
— Toby Denise Concepcion