Lighting Feng Shui Style
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice, which teaches an
individual to live in harmony with one's surroundings, in order to
increase the flow of positive energy and to have a positive state of
mind. In the West leading a life based on the principles of Feng
shui has increased in the recent times. The followers of feng shui
use a number of procedures to get an idea of the energy of the
surroundings and then alter it to suit the people living there. This
ideology can be used to ensure that energy or "chi" flows freely in
the surroundings thus making the people in that place happier and
more positive in their outlook. The principles of feng shui can be
applied to lighting as well. Here are a few tips to follow to light
your house based on these principles:
- Shadows must not be cast while we read or
cook food. So ensure that your study and kitchen is well lit with
incandescent bulbs or halogen lights.
- Different colored lights denote different
moods. Pinks have a calming effect; purple is used for passion,
yellow for a relaxed feeling.
- Soft lights create positive energy,
therefore when you need a lot of light for a particular room, use
two soft light.
- Paper and cloth lampshades make the light
appear softer and create a quiet atmosphere. Metal shades or shades
that reflect light create an active atmosphere. Use these shades in
different rooms according to the mood you want to create.
- Using red lampshades in the
living
room brings fame.
- Use pink shades in the bedroom to increase
romance in your life.
- Using purple shades in the office will
increase wealth.
- Soften sharp corners of a room using accent
lighting. Softening of sharp edges increases the energy flow and
crates a relaxed atmosphere.
- Use uplighting to light up dark corners and
beams so that the effect of negative energy is reduced.
- Well-lit areas encourage the flow of
positive energy. Place mirrors in dark rooms or corners so that they
will reflect light and positive energy will flow freely.
- Place a red colored crystal chandelier in
the beginning or at the end of the room. This will increase the flow
of energy.
- In rooms with irregular shapes place a
lamp in the area that is missing to allow positive
flow of energy.
- Channelize useful energy from the earth in
the garden by using a pole light with the lamp on top. This will
bring good fortune as well.
- Place a
metal lamp with a white shade, in the western corner of
a room, to increase your creativity.
- Using dimmers will not only create the right
mood but positive energy as well.
| |
Other Categories
Ceiling Medallion
Hanging Chandelier
Decorative Lighting
Dimmers For Lights
Ceiling Fan Lighting
Kitchen Lighting
Lighting Feng Shui Style
Landscape Lighting
Outdoor Glass Lights
Study Lights
Main Categories
Lifestyle Safety
Planning Bathrooms
Building A House
Home Cleaning
Home Color Scheme
Decorating Homes Ideas
Safety Tips For Do-It-Yourself
Feng Shui Homes To Enjoy
Home Exteriors
Decorating First Homes
Flooring The House
Furnishing Homes
Buying Furniture For Home
Christmas Decoration
Control Home Problems
Designing A New Kitchen
Home Lighting
Painting Wood Panel
Remodeling House
Safety At Home
Seasonal Decoration
Home Storage Solutions
Fabric Window
|