Feng Shui in Home Staging

So many people have heard of Feng Shui (pronounced fung schway) but just aren't quite sure what it's all about. I was invited by Karyn Lindsey of the Mingle School of Real Estate to discuss the basics of Feng Shui with about 100 Charlotte area Realtors this week and gladly accepted.

Often referred to as the "art of placement", contemporary Feng Shui - aka western Feng Shui - is based on the philosophies of traditional Feng Shui and makes improvements or enhancements to problematic areas using manmade items such as windchimes, mirrors, and crystals.

As a Professional Home Stager I use Feng Shui all the time, especially the 5 Elements. These elements - water, wood, fire, earth and metal, are all represented by materials, shapes and colors and should be in balance in every space.

Balance is absolutely key in Feng Shui, and is the principal theory of Yin & Yang. These two opposites cannot exist without one another and must always be in harmony.

When considering what Feng Shui improvements to make to any house, room, or even a house lot, the Ba Gua chart identifying the 8 areas of influence is consulted. But with today's home styles, shapes & sizes, often times you find yourself making the very best Feng Shui decisions by reverting back to the use of the 5 Elements to balance rooms and areas.

For more information on the use of Feng Shui in Home Staging or decorating, contact Carol Schulenberg at carol@ballantynehomestaging.com

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