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Too Much Wood--Feng Shui Element

2/5/2020

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Hello Beautiful!

How is your week going? 

We are planning a quick trip to see 4 of our grandbabies this weekend--they’re so BUSY that I can rarely get a picture of them all together, but here is a quick pic of Callum (15 mos.) practicing his selfie skills--can’t wait to see them all!
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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 WOOD:

The WOOD Element is represented by:

  • The green color spectrum
  • Things made of Wood
  • Flowers, plants
  • Vertical beams, vertical stripes
  • Images of flowers and plants
  • Columnar Shapes

Examples of Too Much Wood in a space: 
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  • Wood paneling on the walls and ceiling
  • Wooden Shelves
  • Wooden Furniture​
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  • Wood paneling on the walls, ceiling AND FLOOR
  • Vertical shape (made of stone but look at the shape--like a tree)
  • Wooden Furniture--YIKES--look at the coffee table!

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:

  • RIGID, like a tree--feeling planted, dug in. 
  • Resentful
  • Closed to new ideas
  • Impatient
  • Stressed

When Wood is in balance in your space (as in this client’s home):
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You feel--
  • Resilient
  • Patient
  • Kind
  • Positive

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

Notice the element of wood--do you have too much, too little, or does it feel just right?

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 other elements in future posts, so keep an eye out :)

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

Lots of Love,
XOXO
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2 Comments
Lorena Acosta
1/1/2023 10:40:50 pm

Hi, I have a question about my bedroom. I rest my head on the wall of a bathroom. Will adding wood paneling be good?

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Melody Harris
3/12/2023 10:18:14 pm

I would love to know how to balance knotty pine walls through out my beach home. I love them, the colors are so relaxing I just feel it needs some balancing.
Thank you.

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