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In recent years it became very fashionable in Western culture the tradition of Feng Shui applied to the decoration. The Eastern tradition seeks spiritual balance in any environment, to achieve peace and harmony of those who inhabit it.

Feng Shui can be applied very well in children’s bedrooms. However, it is worth specifying a bit more about Feng Shui in the bedroom of babies through some helpful advice. Read the rest of this entry »

A Feng Shui bedroom, try to increase the Yin of the environment, to promote rest, this area where we are most vulnerable. It is common to use the techniques of Feng Shui when decorating children’s bedrooms, but we can help provide a better sleep. At present, this technique is gaining more followers every day, and not a few who use childcare.

Tips for a bedroom Feng Shui for Kids:

To decorate a bedroom Feng Shui for children, will follow the principles of this technique. We use natural materials, both for bedding, floors, carpets, drapes, furniture and toys. Maintaining order is important, for cabinets and drawers, this allows for better flow of energy.

It is advisable to have different light sources, one for the night and others for the day. The use of electrical appliances (TV, vaporizers, fans, air filters) should be limited to the maximum, and should not be near the crib or bed. Ventilate every day for a couple of hours at least, to ensure air exchange and to avoid excessive moisture.

The colors used in the room should be soft, like green, blue, beige or orange, for the walls, providing a sense of peace. We should not use black, gray, red or yellow. We decorate the room with figures in these colors. Avoid brightly colored drawings, or figures in action, it disturbs the rest.

Choose nature motifs, which stimulate growth, while avoiding aggressive animals. The marine motifs are appropriate, but without exaggeration, it could cause kidney or respiratory problems. We will also ensure that the grounds do not contain hard spots, crosses, arrows, triangles or diamonds.

To employ bedding calm colors such as blue or green. The crib should be as far from the door as possible, and point to the north, or else the southwest or northeast, which represent the stillness.

Keep open the space under the bed or crib. Limit the number of objects in the room (toys, books, etc). It is better to use curtains instead of blinds to the Feng Shui bedroom decor. The white is better.

Care to prevent any sharp objects in the room, if any, cover them with special protection. We also cover the furniture with a silk or red cloth.

The first step that must be taken to stimulate chi, or energy in your kitchen is to remove everything not in use. Because of energy in constant flux, the items that do not need to be blocked. For example, large centerpieces can be replaced by natural plants.

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For a home with good feng shui must take into account some general features of its decoration:

* The entry should not be too narrow to keep the door open to a space too crowded or about health, a window, a column or a corner.

* When entering the house, the main door should never open directly onto a ladder. The same section provides that the ascending or descending, is a provision of foreboding, and the longer the stretch, most damaging to the door.

* The dining room should be located in the center of the house, since it is the heart of the home and the sanctuary of the family unit. You must have a regular, if you must conceal with outgoing indoor plants or furniture such as cabinets. The colors in this room should be cheerful and it’s important that includes a stereo.

* The distribution of seats with a square or rectangular table in the center symbolizes the elements of earth and wood, with an excellent omen. must avoid U-shaped seats or L and that convey the impression that they lack the side.

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