The Interior Design Principles of Feng Shui are Perfect for New Homes in Montgomery County

To enjoy healthy, nurturing homes, many families adopt ancient ideas from across the globe to foster function, clarity and relaxation. Feng Shui -- the Chinese practice of optimal spatial arrangement -- is one such tradition.

This set of wellness principles can be incorporated into your home design so that you can enjoy an uplifting environment distinguished by a non-cluttered arrangement, clear lines of sight, and subtle flowing sounds that afford a sense of ease and control within your personal environment.

Feng Shui is a time-tested way of encouraging happiness, abundance and harmony in your new home in Montgomery County. The concept is ideal for creating holistic environments that nurture through functionally attractive kitchens and spacious rooms bathed in natural light for an exceptional living experience.

Create a Healthy Atmosphere

There are several ways to introduce the principles of Feng Shui with subtle consistency throughout your home. An uplifting atmosphere can be introduced by applying a custom finish to the front door in your favorite hue such as a pastel blue or a soft and soothing green.

An open foyer clear of obstructions lets all who enter do so with welcoming ease. Your entryway color, carefully selected to instill a calming feel can then be repeated in the finishing accents and furniture choices throughout the residence for a sense of continuity that resonates with the established theme.

Keep it Clear

A clutter-free entrance establishes another ancient principle that can benefit the atmosphere of the rest of your home. Feng Shui emphasizes simplicity, which, in terms of furniture, translates to pieces with tasteful design and optimal function that are arranged to promote ease of motion and relaxation.

Less is more in this aspect -- as couches, chairs and tables can highlight the spaciousness of the shared areas, rather than taking up all the available room. Arranging them along walls and near windows allow your interior space to “breathe” while creating a clear pathway for walking. Furnishings can also feature rounded corners and curved shapes to emphasize movement and flow rather than the boxy, interrupted feel of a home full of square shapes and right angles.

Let it Flow

A great way to distinguish the feel of your new home in Montgomery County is with the pleasing tones of a fountain feature. The gentle sounds of trickling water can create a soothing sense of ease throughout the house, greeting you at the beginning and end of each day and helping guests feel welcome.

This simple addition is a popular item with most interior design brands and can be placed in the east, southeast and north areas of your home as an accent and/or conversation piece. The Feng Shui principle at work here is the belief that flowing water promotes balance and harmony while encouraging wealth and prosperity. The idea that a fountain constantly recycles its water supply ties into the flowing, renewing mindset of traditional Chinese decorum.

Open it Up

The Hallmark Homes Group builds new homes in Montgomery County, which feature an open concept floor plan. This approach to home design has been steadily gaining popularity over the last few decades and has been the standard method across Asia for centuries. Fewer internal walls make for maximum use of square footage while creating a feeling of openness between frequently used areas such as the kitchen, living room and dining room.

This fundamental principle of Feng Shui promotes energy flow throughout the home, allows for direct lines of sight and enables clear verbal communication across the ground floor. The symmetrically proportioned designs are also in accord with traditional Chinese theory wherein balance and harmony flourish between residents and their environment.

Be in Control

The spacious designs of new homes in Montgomery County are perfect for implementing the “command position” aspect of Feng Shui. This principle of furniture placement optimizes the user’s perspective by placing the primary piece of furniture -- be it a bed, couch or desk -- in a direct line of sight with the door, yet placed at a maximum distance and offset at an angle. The idea here is that such spatial placement allows you to see (metaphorically) what is coming into your life while having plenty of room to meet it at a measured pace. Strategic placement of the furniture in your office, bedroom or living room also incorporates the clarity of minimalism.

Cook with Joy

The principles of Feng Shui are applicable to the kitchen and surrounding areas as well to harness the epicenter of your home’s potential to foster health, wealth and happiness. You can choose custom finishing options as thematic accents. Glass cabinet doors can create a sense of openness, which resonates with the rest of the home’s spacious layout.

Choosing metal hardware for faucets, lights, appliances and drawer handles can bring a sense of clarity during meal preparation and daily gatherings. Wood features in countertop accessories like spice racks, fruit bowls and butcher blocks can add an organic element to the positive energy of the kitchen. You can also choose hardwood floors and dining furniture made from maple or pine for thematic consistency.

Light for Life

According to Feng Shui theory, bright, well-lit home is ideal for nurturing health and happiness. The best way for doing this is through a blend of indoor and outdoor sources. Large, south-facing bay windows on the ground level provide money-saving illumination in the daytime hours. Similarly, large windows in every bedroom can provide the warmth of daylight and the peaceful glow of moonlight. During early mornings and evenings, you can augment sunlight with a variety of multi-source fixtures such as recessed cans, task lights, hanging elements and freestanding lamps. It is important to be able to fully illuminate every corner of your home for maximum positivity. 

Applying the principles of Feng Shui is a great way to turn your home into a sanctuary of positive energy. Contact us to learn more about buying a house that fosters health, happiness and prosperity.