A living room needs to be warm and inviting; a happy place in which to entertain and for your family to gather. This room regardless of the décor will affect your friendships, family relationships and your success- the chi should flow in a lively fashion. Do place a large or heavy piece of furniture in…
Spring cleaning not only means giving your home a deep cleaning but de-cluttering and organizing your space to welcome the warmer seasons ahead. Relieve your senses and reinvigorate your space with these simple tips. Focus Focus on one room/space at a time. Don’t stop until one room is finished. Make sure everything has a place…
Whether you work from home or simply have a study or work station, you need to separate its activity from your home life because each has a different pattern of chi. In an ideal world there should be a completely separate entrance into your home office so you can easily move from one mode into…
An appealing exterior will help attract healthful chi and will improve your homes overall feng shui. Whether you have a large backyard, a small courtyard or potted plants on a balcony, the idea of harmony applies just as much in your garden as it does in your home. Do have your garden appear as though…
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to give a room a fresh new look is by painting the walls. Choose hues that appeal to you! If you are considering selling your home, stick to neutrals, such as white, ivory, beige or soft classic hues with great appeal, such as light grey-blue, tan or…
Comfortably informal, warm and inviting completely describe casual style. Casual homes use simple details, plush upholstery, textured fabrics, low luster surfaces and natural materials. People are generally selective about what they bring into their homes and will only settle for well made furniture with clean lines, such as Shaker or Mission style pieces. Furniture pieces…
Proper cushion makes carpeting more comfortable underfoot, provides insulation and noise reduction and most importantly prolongs carpet life. Much attention and energy is devoted to selecting carpet, but pad is a crucial part of your flooring and should not be forgotten. Don’t go cheap because it is hidden- think of it as insurance that will…
Carpet is the top floor covering choice in the United States. It is soft underfoot, forgiving of less than perfect subfloors, available in thousands of colors, weaves and textures, dampens sounds and can be budget friendly. The most important factor in choosing carpet for your home is to understand your lifestyle and select carpet that…
Who says you have to spend thousands of dollars decorating your home? It is possible to repurpose existing furnishings and update your interior with a few simple decorating tips! Followed, are six specifics that should be given a lot of thought and attention in order to achieve remarkable results! 1. Organization and De- clutter! So…
The Chinese believe you should not be distracted from the food or the company during a meal because eating feeds the body and the spirit. Do put images of food and fruit in the East area of your dining room to represent the abundance and sustenance that you want to attract to your table and…
Wall paper was once considered boring and old fashioned. Not anymore- wall paper is back in a big way! No longer a blast from the past, it is an outstanding way to add dimension, texture, style and color to a room. Today’s papers may feature metallic, cork, silk, sisal, hand-painted, bamboo, murals and much, much…
Decorating Built-Ins does not have to be a daunting task, nor does it have to be bland and boring! Transform ordinary bookcases and wall shelves into spectacular, showroom quality displays, with a few quick and easy decorating tips! Keep it simple! Less is more- a basic design concept that safeguards carefully chosen items will have…
