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How do I improve the feng shui/ energy of this room?

Asked by Glow (1366points) February 11th, 2009

My boyfriend has a work room that he uses for his school related stuff. Its on the side of the house. When in this room, I feel totally drained of energy and I feel depressed, which I find weird. He claims to feel the same way. I think it has a lot to do with the lay out and interior decoration of the room.

The walls are painted light blue. It has a fan. One window to see outside. It has one couch in the middle by the window. It has a TV cabinet (but no TV yet). It has a large table in the middle of the room. Tile floors, but a large carpet over it. A computer desk with a computer on it. One light stand. hmmmm….. what else… oh, and horrible grandma curtains.

The worst part is the fact that his parents smoke in a florida room that is next to this work room, and the smell permeates to his room, and makes it difficult to breath.

How do I help him improve this rooms feng shui, and thus improving his and I’s work energy while in there?

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loser's avatar

Mirrors help!

peedub's avatar

Burn some sage then put a fish tank near the door.

Judi's avatar

Feng shui has a lot to do with the placement of things. Here are some office tips from thespiritualfengshui.com
Remove clutter
Your office must be organized and arranged efficiently. Clutter according to Feng Shui stimulates negative Chi (energy) and should be kept to a minimum. Remove whatever extraneous materials are lying in your office. By clearing away the physical clutter that you have been confronting on a daily basis, you free up your mental, emotional burden and feel light, cheerful and optimistic in your reinvigorated working space.

Position of the desk
Keep your desk in the commanding position. The commanding position means a position of power, where you have a direct view of the door, a pleasant view out the window and a wall behind you for stability. This position of the desk according to the Feng Shui office offers you the maximum control.

Shape of your desk
Shape of your desk can affect your mood and level of productivity in the workplace. Rounded curves are flowing, encouraging the flow of creativity. A kidney-shaped desk follows the natural curves of the human body and is said to give you a subconscious feeling of inner alignment.

Placing the plants
Place plants in your work and help you stay connected to the natural world. Since the green color spurs creativity and new ideas it helps you to have creative element in the office. In Feng Shui practice keeping plants helps to have positive Chi flow in corners which other wise are neglected spaces devoid of any energy. Green plants also act as a filtering system, reducing toxins and circulating stagnant air.

Choosing the correct light
The best light is natural daylight, so move your desk close to a window but never have your desk directly in front of window or fluorescent lights that cast a glare, causing eyestrain and exhaustion. You may improve your mood and energy dramatically by replacing fluorescent lights with warm lights that don’t cast a glare.

Use of Feng Shui Colors
Making use of Feng Shui Colors can help you achieve balance in your office. Different colors have different properties some colors can help people feel grounded and secure. Blues, purples or reds are supposed to enhance the wealth and prosperity area of your office.

Office Feng Shui and Bagua
A Bagua map can help you to make your office a “Feng Shui-friendly” environment. Bagua can help you in placing objects or placement of furniture in your office in areas which in Feng Shui are said to stimulate your discipline, prosperity and creativity. Once you determine the connections between various spaces in your office and 8 different guas of the bagua map, you start to develop a much stronger sense of purpose and focus about the changes you would like to implement in your life. You can make use of Feng Shui Elements” for creating a balance between yin and yang energies.

According to Feng Shui for offices you can have:
Your desk and computer in the “career” area
Reference books in the “knowledge” and “self-cultivation” areas
A crystal bowl in “wealth and prosperity”
You can have reception, phone systems/communication system in area marked for helpful people.
You can have a picture of your father or other relatives in the family area if you have an inherited business.
Feng Shui is really complicated, I hope you got a little help from this.

DarlingRhadamanthus's avatar

Blue….is too restful for creative work. You feel drained because it is a color that literally puts you to sleep. Yellow (not neon yellow) but buttery yellow is more conducive to creativity. As for the smoking….invest in an aromatherapy machine and use it. (That’s easier than convincing his parents not to smoke.) Clear clutter…most important!

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