Too Much Wood--Feng Shui Element

So many people ask me about one of the most basic Feng Shui Tools--the balance of the 5 elements--it’s SUCH an important key in creating a beautiful and balanced feeling space--

There are the 5 Feng Shui Elements:

• Earth
  
• Wood
  
• Metal
  
• Water
  
• Fire​
  

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
  

Example of Too Much Wood in a space: 

• 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 room won a design award, but from a Feng Shui perspective, it is out of balance and if you were to live in this space 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):
~Moss green colored walls--Wood element
~A forest depicted in the custom art piece--Wood element
~Blue sofa--Water element (the color) and Earth element (the shape)
~Splashes of red, hot pink and faux fur--Fire element
~Beige carpeting and golden horizontal striped pillow--Earth element
~Black metal floor lamps for the Metal element
~Off-White pillows--Metal element
~Wood and metal side tables--Wood and Metal elements
~Plant--Wood element
~Green Ottoman--Wood element (the color) and Metal element (oval shape)

When your space has a balanced wood element you will feel--

• Resilient
  
• Patient
  
• Kind
  
• Positive
  

Sounds amazing doesn’t it?
Now it’s YOUR turn:
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, fabric choices, furniture, space planning, flooring, mirrors 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[email protected] would like to have a conversation about working together, contact me and I will be in touch as soon as possible.
Lots of Love,
XOXO

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