Weekly Design Bites

Feng Shui Elements--Too Much Water

Here is the last in the series of the most basic Feng Shui Tools--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

  • Wood

  • Water

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 Water:
The WATER Element is represented by:

  • Black or the darkest color spectrum

  • Things made of mirror, glass or crystal

  • Images of water

  • Water features like fountains, ponds, lakes or streams

  • Asymmetrical, Fluid Shapes​

Examples of Too Much Water in a space: 

  • Blue Walls

  • Blue Bedding

  • Asymmetrical lighting and side tables

  • Blue Paint on the walls

  • Blue Furniture

  • Blue Window Treatments

  • Item from the sea (coral?) under the coffee table

  • Mirrors

From a Feng Shui perspective, they are out of balance and if you were to live in these spaces you might feel:

  • Blue

  • Depressed

  • Sad

  • Indecisive

  • Slow

  • Irrational​

Examples of the Element of Water BALANCED in this client’s bedroom...

This Master Bedroom has a beautiful shade of teal blue on the walls and in the mural but it also includes the balance of other elements through the bedding, lamps, additional colors, and wood furniture.
When the Element of WATER is balanced you feel--

  • Calm

  • Objective

  • Artistic

  • Flexible

  • Clear

  • Balanced

So, check your space, how do YOUR rooms feel?  In general, can you identify water elements in your space? 
Notice the element of water--does it feel like you have too much, too little, or does it have the Goldilocks “juuuuuuuust right” feeling?
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, and art to correct or cure the energy of a space that has gotten out of balance.
And, if you would like to have a conversation about working together, please reach out and I will be in touch right away--we work virtually, so no reason to wait!

Lots of Love (and Virtual Hugs and Kisses),
XOXO

JANE ANTONOVICH DESIGNS

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