Too Much Metal--Feng Shui Design Tips

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 :)

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: 

• 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
  

• 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):

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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PHOTO CREDIT: Nancy Noet--Thank You!