Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Feng Shui in the Kitchen
I received questions from some readers about applying Feng Shui principles to the staging of one’s home.
The kitchen seemed to be the room of most interest. I spoke with Sandra Bridges, a professional stager and FengShui consultant. First, she was not surprised that readers were interested in the kitchen. It is one of the most important rooms in the house. The kitchen is the place that provides sustenance and nourishment to the family. People, including buyers, gravitate toward the kitchen because that is where they are nourished. And don’t be fooled into thinking that only women love kitchens!
Sandra explained that Feng Shui was a very complex system based on profound energetic principles. For that reason she decided to focus on how the theory manifests in practical ways.
Her first suggestion for good Feng Shui in the kitchen was a thorough cleaning and decluttering. Cleanliness and organization bring you half way to good Feng Shui. A clean clutter free kitchen is like providing a blank canvas. It inspires the cook. How do you feel when you walk into your kitchen “the morning after?” Contrast that feeling with how you feel walking into a tidy organized kitchen to prepare your next meal.
Some kitchens may look clean but they don’t feel clean. This can be remedied by placing a bowl of citrus like lemons oranges or limes on the counter. Citrus is said to be very cleansing not only of odors but also energetically.
Islands are great in a kitchen. They not only look good, they feel good. Be sure to always provide seating. If your kitchen is too small a stool will suffice.
Most Feng Shui masters believe that lighting is very important. Bright incandescent, full spectrum lighting is the optimum.
Rounded corners are best in a kitchen. Sharp knives should be in drawers out of sight when not in use. Metaphorically they are “cutting” and can cause accidents. It is wise to avoid menacing overhead pot racks as well.
Since the cook’s energy is transferred to the family thorough the food they prepare, it is important that the cook’s energy be harmonious. Red, a fire color, can be agitating. Avoid red walls. The kitchen ideally should be white.
It is important that the refrigerator be kept out of sight from the rest of the house. If is it visible it is said to cause insatiable appetites. (I thought this may be a good diet aid!)
The stove is the energy generator of the home. A shiny metal surface behind the stove doubles the energy. It is important that the stove be in good operating order, clean and the more burners the better.
The Chinese believe that the kitchen is the bridge between health and wealth.
Creating good Feng Shui in this important room is a matter of good Home $$s and Sense.
The kitchen seemed to be the room of most interest. I spoke with Sandra Bridges, a professional stager and FengShui consultant. First, she was not surprised that readers were interested in the kitchen. It is one of the most important rooms in the house. The kitchen is the place that provides sustenance and nourishment to the family. People, including buyers, gravitate toward the kitchen because that is where they are nourished. And don’t be fooled into thinking that only women love kitchens!
Sandra explained that Feng Shui was a very complex system based on profound energetic principles. For that reason she decided to focus on how the theory manifests in practical ways.
Her first suggestion for good Feng Shui in the kitchen was a thorough cleaning and decluttering. Cleanliness and organization bring you half way to good Feng Shui. A clean clutter free kitchen is like providing a blank canvas. It inspires the cook. How do you feel when you walk into your kitchen “the morning after?” Contrast that feeling with how you feel walking into a tidy organized kitchen to prepare your next meal.
Some kitchens may look clean but they don’t feel clean. This can be remedied by placing a bowl of citrus like lemons oranges or limes on the counter. Citrus is said to be very cleansing not only of odors but also energetically.
Islands are great in a kitchen. They not only look good, they feel good. Be sure to always provide seating. If your kitchen is too small a stool will suffice.
Most Feng Shui masters believe that lighting is very important. Bright incandescent, full spectrum lighting is the optimum.
Rounded corners are best in a kitchen. Sharp knives should be in drawers out of sight when not in use. Metaphorically they are “cutting” and can cause accidents. It is wise to avoid menacing overhead pot racks as well.
Since the cook’s energy is transferred to the family thorough the food they prepare, it is important that the cook’s energy be harmonious. Red, a fire color, can be agitating. Avoid red walls. The kitchen ideally should be white.
It is important that the refrigerator be kept out of sight from the rest of the house. If is it visible it is said to cause insatiable appetites. (I thought this may be a good diet aid!)
The stove is the energy generator of the home. A shiny metal surface behind the stove doubles the energy. It is important that the stove be in good operating order, clean and the more burners the better.
The Chinese believe that the kitchen is the bridge between health and wealth.
Creating good Feng Shui in this important room is a matter of good Home $$s and Sense.
# posted by Sue Thompson @ 12:16 PM 
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