How to Feng Shui Your Kitchen

HOW TO FENG SHUI YOUR KITCHEN 11 In feng shui, kitchens are one of the most important rooms. They represent the heart and home. They are places for friends and family to gather and connect. Using feng shui to organize and calm a kitchen can increase health and happiness. PICKING KITCHEN COLOR BASED ON LOCATION FIRE EARTH WOOD Y METAL WATER SOUTH AREA KITCHEN SOUTHWEST AREA KITCHEN One of the most auspicious kitchen locations in feng shui USE USE Fire element colors Fire element colors Earth element colors Wood element colors AYOID Use in small proportions AVOID blue gray black Use in small proportions blue black NORTHWEST AREA KITCHEN WEST AREA KITCHEN Requires some care and attention Fire element of the kitchen can weaken the metal element energy of this area Requires some care and attention Fire element of the kitchen can weaken the metal element energy of this area USE USE Warm earth element colors Earth element colors Crisp whites & cleargrays Fresh whites & clean grays AYOID AYOID Fire element colors Fire element colors Water element colors NORTH AREA KITCHEN NORTHEAST AREA KITCHEN Color balancing between the water and fire elements is key USE Metal element colors are a good balancing point Fire element colors USE Earth element colors Metal element colors AVOID Use in small proportions blue gray black white EAST AREA KITCHEN Fire or metal element colors can damage the wood element energy USE SOUTHWEST AREA KITCHEN Fire or metal element colors can damage the wood element energy Wood element colors Earth element colors USE Light blue accents Wood element colors AYOID Light blue accents Use in small proportions AVOID Fire element colors Use in small proportions stark white red stark white CENTER AREA KITCHEN USE Fire element colors Earth element colors AYOID Metal element colors Water element colors DESIGN TIPS FOR FOR A FENG SHUI KITCHEN MIRRORS COPPER POTS & PANS Attract positive chi Position a mirror to reflect the stove burners: doubling the burners is believed to boost finances. PICTURES OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES POTTED PLANT OR HERBS When placed along the south and east walls, they bring prosperity. - Plentiful food indicates prosperity. - Pictures will increase the sensation of abundance. AVOID SHARP CORNERS Can be both unsafe and uncomfortable Choose rounded corners over square ones for CHAIRS TABLES COUNTERTOPS Hide existing corners with plants and cushions. DINING TABLE - Choose a wood table over a pointed glass one. - Oval and round styles are preferred over square and rectangular as they promote good chi circulation. If laundry room is in or beside the kitchen, don't allow dirty clothes to pile up. Keep pantry doors closed at all times. Don't leave brooms and mops out: store them in a closet. Don't place the oven or range in the Northwest sector known as "Heaven's Gate". Good luck energy resides in the Northwest direction. Don't let dirty dishes pile up. Don't hang a towel through the oven handle. There are a number of adjustments we can make to improve the overall health and harmony of your home's gathering space- the kitchen. care 2.com hgtv.com knowfengshui.com feng-shui.lovetoknow.com kitchens.com BROUGHT TO YOU BY: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: PartSelect GHERGICH&Co. II II II HI HI