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Too Much Metal--Feng Shui Design Tips

3/5/2020

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Hello Beautiful!

In a few short weeks, I’ll be visiting Campbell Jane for her First Birthday--cannot believe how fast this year has gone! Here she is showing off our family “flair for fashion” trait :)
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I wanted to continue with my monthly Feng Shui “Too Much” series…

For the first three in the series click here:

Too much Earth
Too much Fire
Too much Wood

So many people ask me about one of the most basic Feng Shui Tools--the balance of the elements--it’s SUCH an important key in creating a beautiful feeling space--

There are 5 Elements in Feng Shui:
  • Fire
  • Earth
  • Metal
  • Water
  • Wood

When they are all in balance, it feels wonderful, the vibes are GOOD and you never want to leave the space. 

You can instantly feel when the elements are in harmony or when one or more of them have gotten out of balance.

Today let’s focus on the element of Metal:

The METAL Element is represented by:

  • The white, grey, or pastel color spectrum
  • Things made of metal, rock or minerals
  • Metal or Stone
  • Circles, Ovals or Arched Shapes

Examples of Too Much Metal in a space: 
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  • Marble or Faux Marble on the walls -- (Faux counts as the real thing!)
  • Grey and white flooring/rugs
  • Grey and white furniture and bedding
  • Grey and white lighting and accessories
  • Curved Chair and ottoman
  • Round shaped rug under the chair
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  • Light grey paneling on the walls
  • White walls, floor and ceiling
  • White furniture
  • White lighting and accessories
  • Grey pillows

The above rooms may have won design awards, but from a Feng Shui perspective, they are out of balance and if you were to live in these spaces you might feel:

  • Anxious 
  • Forceful
  • Controlling
  • Jealous
  • Guilty
  • Or, “jangly” (It’s the only word I can think of that describes it.)

When the Element of Metal is in balance in your space (as in this client’s home):
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You feel--
  • Strong
  • Courageous
  • Determined
  • Happy with simplicity or a minimalistic approach to your life and possessions

So, check your own home or office, how do the rooms feel?  In general, do you have metal elements in your space AND how do they make you feel? 

Notice the element of metal--does it feel like you have too much, too little, or does it feel just right (The 3 Bears Method :)?

There are always “corrections” that can be made in a space to balance the elements--when I work with clients to harmonize, balance and upgrade a space, I am always aware of these foundational principles and use very specific design “remedies” in the form of paint color, art, fabric choices, furniture, space planning, flooring, and art to correct or cure the energy of a space that has gotten out of balance.

I will be highlighting the element of Water in April, so keep an eye out :)

And, if you would like to have a conversation about working together, just hit reply to this email and I will be in touch as soon as possible.

Lots of Love,
XOXO
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4 Comments
Mary
1/5/2021 09:32:25 pm

Hello, I live in a historic metal house, there were only about a 1000 built in Ohio for soldiers returning from war in 1951, fun fact but obviously has a lot of metal, metal walls, cabinets, etc. Wondering what colors or elements can be added to balance out a metal home? Thank you!

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Jane Antonovich
1/6/2021 08:10:29 am

Hi, Mary!
I think I know the type of home you're referring to, does it have square metal panels as siding?

Too much metal can make you feel really anxious. Some easy corrections to help in balancing are to add FIRE elements:

The red/orange color spectrum
Items made from animals or printed to look that way--leather, leopard print, etc.
Geometric shapes--especially triangles in art or rug designs
Images of people or animals

Also, there's A LOT more to Feng Shui than following "the rules" but this should be a good start for you!

If you ever want to jump on the phone for a quick (complimentary) 20 min. call, just let me know--I will be able to help you a bit more that way!

Good Luck!
~Jane

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Irma Nicole Nisbett
1/15/2021 12:03:51 am

I libe in s yeo bedroom trailer home 1989, I think that date is correct
I would love to have your help i hv asked mamy F S madterd with no response. Or they want a fortune
Pls help what wall can i use. Is it a blue with some gray. Im 70 years young. I hv sleep problems i face northwest and southwest sitting. I have blue walls so far Help Thank you

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Landon "RusticLumberCO.com" Edgington link
3/23/2021 04:55:39 pm

You can instantly feel when the elements are in harmony or when one or more of them have gotten out of balance. Feng shui got the vibes of the future. It could really predict the future but not all the time.

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