What Feng Shui says about the entrance

Still talking about the entrance: I told you last time that Feng Shui advises us to eliminate clutter at the entrance. Nevertheless, there are other Feng Shui principles about the entrance that I would like to tell you: it is important to create a strong, welcoming "landing space" for energy in the entryway. 

If the entrance is a problem area because of the house design, there are some Feng Shui principles you can use to make the house welcoming to guests and to occupants. 

A small entrance and a staircase facing the main door directly might be a problem, as the energy will follow the stairs, rushing up or down them. In this case you have to try to slow down the energy, focus it and then guide it to all areas of the main floor. Place strategically art pieces, objects of different shapes, textures and colours,  a vase of flower or a big plant. An eye-catching element like a charming lamp or chandelier is also advisable. You can place a mirror. However, mirrors should never face the entrance directly, as it pushes the energy away instead of drawing it in. 

If the first thing you face when you come into your home is a wall,  focus on making it carry beautiful, high quality of energy. You can do that placing art pieces,  a art collage wall, a row of lush tall plants, vibrant wall paint or all of the above. In this case a mirror is also recommendable but, as mentioned  before, never facing the entrance directly. 

Using these ideas you will create a clean entryway that makes people feel good about entering the house and adds happiness to their lives. 

All image sources can be found via my Pinterest Board: Entrances

A Welcoming Entrance

We are entering a new year and I will begin it talking about the entrance. I have a new project in which I have to create an entryway for a customer. It is great starting 2013 with a new project! Let's get some inspiration:

When you arrive home, the entry of your house or apartment is the first room you see. It should provide a good feeling. After all, what is better then arriving home and step on a harmonic ambience that makes you forget the troubles and difficulties of the day-life, reminding you that this is home, a peaceful and comfortable place? 

The entrance sets the tone for the whole house and it is the first impression guests will get of your home. Therefore it is important to create a welcoming ambience.

You can use a nice sideboard or commode to keep keys, correspondence, shoes etc. 

However, avoid clutter at the entrance. A front entry way that is cluttered and blocked may signify that the occupant is feeling restricted. This is Feng Shui. Clearing the hallway may allow the occupant to become unblocked emotionally.

All image sources can be found via my Pinterest Board: Entrances

I love the hallway above. Although there is a grand entrance space, the designer preferred to keep it simple, placing only few pieces of furniture and some pictures. It is clear and open. Beautiful!