Here attention is paid to literally everything: not only the correct arrangement of furniture is important, but also the direction of windows and doors, the shape and color of furnishings. Only by observing all the laws of Feng Shui, one can achieve harmony, internal balance and, as a result, the free release of positive Qi energy. If it is still possible to take into account all the canons of ancient Taoist practice in large housing, then what about feng shui in a small apartment?
In a spacious house there is always a place to place talismans, change the purpose of rooms, arrange furniture in the right places, but what about the owners of a one-room apartment, where every square meter counts? It is absolutely not necessary to get rid of the items necessary for life; if desired, even a modest-sized dwelling can be put in order according to all the laws of Feng Shui.
Overcoming everyday difficulties A person who intends to equip his own house in accordance with the ancient Taoist practice of Feng Shui and lives at the same time in a small one-room apartment, at first, can stop the thought of the impossibility of carefully and without deviations to comply with all requirements. 25-35 square meters – the standard area of a one-room apartment – do not allow you to turn around, freely plan the space.
However, while it is impossible to change some things (the location of the bathroom, windows and the general layout of the housing), some things are still quite feasible. Among them: removal of rubbish from the territory; cleansing the energy of the house; correct layout of the bedroom; rational use of living space.
The process of cleaning up the area consists of two stages: putting things in order “before” and “after”. “Before” is getting rid of unnecessary things. Feng Shui practitioners know that even in a small apartment, a person tends to keep a lot of things that he never uses. Additionally, the space is littered with souvenirs, things that evoke memories and so on. All this is not included in the list of really important and useful things and only takes up space in a cramped apartment. All this should be gotten rid of without regret. Only by freeing up space can you open your home for a new one.
“After” is general cleaning of all rooms in the apartment. It must be carried out with great care, it is very important not to miss a single corner. You need to clean up all the chests of drawers, kitchen cabinets, on the mezzanine, balcony and look under the bath.
Everything that is stored just in case and does not bring practical use should be thrown away or distributed. Items that are not intact (dishes with chips and cracks, torn clothes) should be sent to the trash.
Arrangement of a bedroom
The most important area in the apartment is the bedroom. In this place, the human body restores strength and is filled with health. Not only physical renewal takes place here, but also the restructuring of subtle bodies.
When arranging a bedroom in a small apartment according to Feng Shui, it is very important to adhere to three basic rules: The bed should not stand next to the window, indoor plants should not be placed near it – they are able to take energy from a person.
In the bedroom, the presence of household appliances – TV, computer and other items is undesirable.
Shelves or paintings should not be located directly above the bed, as they impede the passage and circulation of energy. In addition, objects suspended above the head can simply break loose and cause physical harm to a person.
The bed itself must be placed in the right place. During sleep, the body restores strength and health, and objects that interfere with this process (houseplants and a window that steal positive energy) should be removed from here. The same applies to technology (TV, music center, computer) – it releases negative energy.
In a one-room apartment, where every square meter counts, all rooms should be used: the kitchen, the bathroom, the pantry, and the toilet.
Kitchen
In this zone, two strong elements are combined – water and fire. Their contact can lead to a conflict, and in order to prevent this, the stove and sink should be separated as far as possible from each other.
If the room is tiny, and this cannot be done, you can neutralize them by installing a third element between them (a wooden table, for example, hamptons dining table), which will serve as a harmonious transition.
The corridor
The front door should always be clean – it is through it that Qi energy enters the home. The front door must be thoroughly washed and closed. According to the rules of feng shui, the hallway of a small apartment should also be in order, dirt and dust should not be left in the storage room for outerwear.
Bathroom
According to Taoist practice, positive energy escapes through the toilet and bathroom. To prevent this from happening, the door to the bathroom should always be tightly closed. You should also keep the toilet lid. If the bathroom in a small apartment is combined, then it is highly recommended to separate the bath and the toilet with at least a screen.
You need to study the layout of your apartment and determine in which zone each room is located. If, for example, the bathroom is located in areas of wealth or health, then this is not a very good situation, and in order to correct the situation, the door to the bathroom should be mirrored. This technique will smooth out the wrong placement.
Pantry
The pantry should not turn into a warehouse of unnecessary things. In it, everything should be rationally and conveniently organized, for each item its place is determined.
Balcony
A loggia or balcony is often used to store things that are a pity to throw away: old skis, unused exercise equipment, glass bottles, clothes and other rubbish. Doing so is categorically not recommended, it is necessary to vacate the premises. According to Feng Shui, the optimal form of a balcony in a small apartment is with slightly rounded or beveled outer corners.
Window
If the view from the window of the apartment is depressing (from it you can see the garage, construction, garbage cans), then this negatively affects the energy of the home. To block the access of negative energy, a mirror should be placed on the windowsill. You can use an ordinary small table mirror, it is quite enough to divert destructive energy from the house, returning it to where it came from.
Talismans (figures of 3 warriors, heavenly lions and others) can also help in this matter. They need to be placed facing the window. To protect the house from the penetration of negative energy, Feng Shui experts advise opening blinds or curtains to a minimum. However, if you protect the window sill with a mirror or a talisman, negative energy will not penetrate the house.
Features of feng shui in a small apartment
Due to the peculiarity of one-room apartments – their small area – it is rather difficult to decorate each zone with the colors recommended by Feng Shui. When arranging such housing, owners should first of all pay attention to practicality and functionality. When following the recommendations of Taoist practice, it is important not to forget about your own comfort, because even an uncomfortable apartment furnished in full accordance with the requirements of ancient Chinese science will not stimulate the harmonious movement of vital positive energy. To combine both of these tasks – comfort and Feng Shui recommendations – it is best to divide the room into zones. This can be done by relying on certain sectors of the Bagua. Using this technique, you can determine the functional areas of the apartment, which will positively affect the flow of Qi energy, and also make the environment practical.