Feng Shui Modern

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I would avoid red as it can destroy the water element, and if you have no window you must invest in a high quality vent to avoid stale air.

An enjoyable and informative read that gave me clear ideas about how to rearrange my furniture and make the most out of my space. When faced with personal loss, Catherine finds comfort and connection in the shared lives of the people, animals and wild landscapes of Shetland. A thoughtful gift for anyone going through the different phases of grief, to understand that this range of emotions is normal and part of the healing process. Tan very much eschews the more ~~woo~~ side of Feng Shui in this book - he doesn't necessarily dismiss the astrological aspects of it, but does consider personal introspection to be a better tool for finding your decorating tastes than calculations from your birth date. His writing is delightfully conversational, capturing the cheerful animation he's known for on TikTok, which will likely captivate a whole new fan base.

Infact, the videos might be even more helpful with the visual aid, especially regarding furniture placement. Feng shui rarely refers to bathrooms as they were traditionally located outside the house intended for waste elimination and seen as ‘smelly’. I changed the layout in my own east-facing kitchen to open plan, and took out the eye-level cabinets for a more spacious feel. Four years later, still trapped in his great sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack. But the chances are you need to spend eight hours a day sitting there, and you don’t want to make yourself miserable in a dark corner!

The main thing is don’t be scared of feng shui or feel you will bring ‘bad luck’ if you need to break some rules. The start of a movement: to get everyone talking about the menopause in every home, GP surgery and workspace. i'd def recommend reading this is you're like me and want good advice on how to make your home look and feel good! The main cooking appliance, the stove, is the central element (fire) and the sink (water) is secondary, so avoid placing them together, though plants between them can mediate if needed. Great book overall, informative, concise, easy read and great illustrations which did not distract from the content.Not often will architectural advice make you laugh out loud, but Cliff Tan is no ordinary architect. I can see myself using this book over and over again as a reference when styling and designing my home. I found many useful tips on where to place furniture and now have a better understanding one flow of energy.

Though bedrooms can be passionate places, the main element should be earth, not fire, so prioritise this space as your sanctuary, a calming place to rest and recharge. I LOVE plants in rooms, but if you really struggle to keep them alive, suggest life instead with a bowl of fruit, sculptural lighting or hanging mobiles.Feng shui is just about making the most of your spaces, no matter how awkward or small, or whether you own or rent. In Feng Shui Modern, Cliff explains the concepts of feng shui and then uses expert tips and practical diagrams to show – room by room – how our own styles, colour palettes and furniture can be used to maximise any environment.

If you don’t have a separate study room, then you’ll need to create an office area elsewhere, and in the living room is preferable to the bedroom. So if I were to name one problem with this book it's that he saves the anecdote about he got into the Feng Shui business to the afterwards when it should have been in the forward. Feng Shui always seemed kind of mystical-ish but Cliff made it approachable and digestible in his videos and I knew I had to give his book a try. Her book is based on years of personal experience and training, supporting the bereaved through a structure and pace that offers practical and psychological support on a day by day basis.

A round glass coffee table reflects the light and the views, and plants placed close to the window energise the interior. Cliff remained in London, and now lives in a high rise flat in Clerkenwell with his Hungarian husband. In Feng Shui Modern, TikTok influencer Cliff Tan answers these questions and more, explaining the ancient practice of feng shui and how it can be translated to modern homes. His story of turning a cramped trapezoidal apartment into a livable space using the basic principles of Feng Shui is honestly the charm of his channel and what got me hooked on it. You can stop it looking messy – put the tall things on the side, create negative (empty) space in front, use odd numbers of objects which go easier on the eye, and create clusters of colourful things together rather than spreading them around which can feel uneven if the rest of your colour scheme is neutral.