The Power of Feng Shui

Hong Kong is a city famous for its vertical architecture and ultra contemporary building designs. A lack of space within the city has created a need for compact and rapid development. As futuristic as the city is, however, few of Hong Kong’s residential or commercial buildings have been constructed without the use of the ancient discipline of Feng Shui. At least 90% of businesses in Hong Kong have a full time Feng Shui consultant on staff.

Thousands of years old, Feng Shui is a system of mathematical, geographical, psychological and aesthetic rules to manage the flow of energy in a room, as to be harmonious with the environment. Feng Shui is based on traditional Chinese medicine, which is built on the foundation of Yin & Yang and the five elements- water, wood, fire, earth, and metal.

Countless corporations use Feng Shui to increase the potential of the company and protect their assets. Feng Shui-surpporters include Coca Cola, Disneyland,  McDonalds, Virgin Mobile and leaders such as Bill Gates and Donald Trump.

In conclusion, Feng Shui may seem like a cheesy cliché, but in other parts of the world, designers wouldn’t think to create a space without using it.

Design Tips to keep in Mind

#1: Personalize your space.
Your space should reflect who you are. The best way to achieve this is by including accessories that reveal your hobbies and interests that express who you are. What colors are you drawn to? Do you prefer mod or modern? Use your taste in clothing as a style guide for your home and other aspects of design.

#2: Work with your surroundings.
It’s important to understand your design limitations. Be familiar with the size and scale of your space. Also, consider your environment and respond to it to help you narrow choices down based on your space.

#3: Keep comfort in mind.
Comfort is key. Try to pick furniture and key components that are aesthetically pleasing but also functional and comfortable to use. Although some furniture may look cool they may not be practical to use.

#4: Stick with the classics.
Incorporating pieces that have withstood the test of time gives you the freedom to interpret them as your design style advances. Using classic furniture, prints, and fabrics offers you with a basic foundation to build on with trendy or personalized accessories and finishes .The possibilities are endless when it comes to updating a classic piece.

#5 Less is more.
As Mies Van De Rohe states this famous quote. We may fail to use this in design as we get caught up in all the possibilities we can do! We can sometimes forget to keep it simple. You don’t want to overcrowd your space. If you edit the items in each room to create a balance.