Feng Shui and plant decoration for the office
Feng Shui literally means "wind-water" and is an ancient Chinese art that aims to use energy forces to improve the harmony of our environment. As such, it is possible to decorate a home or your workplace using Feng Shui to improve its good energy flow, while creating a more balanced and comfortable habitat.
We have been hearing about Feng Shui for years and, although we find it an attractive idea, there are not many of us who have started to experiment with it in our own spaces. But perhaps now, a time when we are spending more time at home due to the popularization of teleworking, is a good time to learn more about this ancient Chinese philosophy and know how to apply it in a simple way.
Feng Shui literally means "wind-water" and is an ancient Chinese art that aims to use energetic forces to improve the harmony of our environment. As such, it is possible to decorate a home or your workplace using Feng Shui to enhance its good flow of energy, while creating a more balanced and comfortable habitat.
Feng Shui
means wind-water, and from this philosophy the first principle is born: the world is divided into natural elements that, in addition to including these, add the importance of wood, fire, earth and metal.
Balancing these elements in a workspace is what will ensure harmony and consequently happiness in the office, as each element invokes a different mood.
Similarly, each element has its colors. For example, for water and what it symbolizes, Feng Shui instructs you to use blue and black. Wood is green and brown. For fire, red, yellow, orange, violet and pink. The earth is light yellow and light brown. Finally, metal, white and grey.
Combine all these colors in your workspace and get a balanced, harmonious and stable place, where you will improve your ability to work and concentrate.
The second
principle of Feng Shui has to do with the best orientation of the elements in a space. To do this, an energy map is used to help you determine how to give your workplace an energy makeover. In fact, relate each room to a specific area of your life.
Feng Shui, what it does in this case, is approach each space as a unique entity to make sure that it is well balanced and that each element is present through a representative piece of décor. For example, the earth can be represented by ceramics and landscape paintings. Metal decoration, on the other hand, is supported by the element of metal. Candles are perfect for the element of fire and wooden frames, for example, as well as plants, are the perfect candidates to make the element of wood present in your office.
Feng
Shui aims to create a space with good energies. As such, it's important to get rid of anything that weakens energy, such as dirt and clutter. Everything that is broken, as well as dying plants and scattered things, must be removed.
Furniture should be placed in such a way that it doesn't bump into your back, and try to create a sense of intimacy. So, arrange seating in small groups and make sure that all spaces and nooks and crannies have access to light. Use floor lamps when possible.
Mix the feminine and masculine decoration that you like the most. A well-curated selection of décor will help keep a tidy feel. Also, keep in mind that heavy pieces need to be balanced with softer elements for a more balanced effect.
Use circles, as they represent harmony and unity. Therefore, it is considered a favorable pattern to adopt over the lines. When it comes to furniture, opt for those with rounded edges with plenty of room to breathe, so that energy flows around it.
Plants in your office according to Feng Shui
Let's start at the beginning: Do you have a home office? So you need him to be in a dominant position where you feel in charge. So, place your desk where you can see the entry. Similarly, don't place the desk in front of the window or else your creative energy will go for it. If you desperately want a good view, position your desk so that the short side only lines up with the window.
Once you have all this arranged in the way we have explained, introduce the plants. They provide a vibrant energy, as we have already mentioned, but they must always be healthy, as they help to return energy to the space. This way, place a potted plant near a large window without curtains, a good way to keep the energy within the space.
Place some mirrors, which belong to the element of water, near the plants. Use them wisely and balance them with wood or tile, but never place them directly in front of the front door or the energy entering the workspace will flow out.
The best houseplants will add just the right amount of color and life to your office, but what about health and wealth? Growing a small indoor garden is also recommended according to Feng Shui.
On the other hand, it turns out that placing certain plants can bring good feelings and luck and banish negative vibes. So, to counteract negative energy, place a plant less than a meter away from your computer to filter out negative energy. Plants will radiate a harmonious energy simply because they are living beings.
Aloe Vera, a succulent plant, fights bad luck and negative energy and is known to clean the air and reduce toxic chemicals.
On the other hand, Jasmine attracts some positive romantic feelings. This fragrant flowering plant helps strengthen relationships, and its scent can help calm a stressed mind. Experts recommend placing jasmine near a south-facing window.
On the other hand, lucky bamboo is a great plant for Feng Shui enthusiasts. It brings a very peaceful and wise energy to the office and since it's easy to grow and doesn't require a lot of sunlight, it's a very flexible plant.
Houseplants add a daily sense of grounding and nourishment. Plants also soften the hard angles of a space and evoke the feeling of being in the middle of nature, where everything tends to be more curvy and soft. To accomplish this, stay away from cacti and thorn-covered plants.
Finally, we recommend some other plants: Philodendron, with its heart-shaped leaves, represents the element of fire and can add excitement to a dark or cold part of your space. In addition, Calatheas, in addition to being a highly decorative plant, improves the harmony of spaces, purifies the air and promotes a better indoor environment.
Jade, which in feng shui is known as the money tree (because the round leaves symbolize good fortune) is an ideal plant for your professional career to also be financially fruitful. Finally, with the Ficus you will be able to create separations in the different environments, making your space more orderly and, therefore, improving your concentration.
