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Elizabeth Wiggins - Feng Shui Consultant

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Ever wondered why you slept better in some beds than others? Apart from the lumpy pillow it might have something to do with 'feng shui'. It's a definite consideration when choosing your next holiday home, if you want to maximise your chances of R&R. .

Feng Shui for Holiday Homes

Feng Shui is about the flow of energy within our homes and how our relationship to those energies may affect us. Whilst we normally don’t spend long periods of time in holiday homes the Feng Shui is still important. As a holiday home owner, you want to ensure that the occupants enjoy the experience and want to come back again. As a visitor, it’s important to make sure that the home you choose to stay in provides you with the most relaxing and comfortable environment possible.

One of the most important things for me when I am holidaying is my quality of sleep.  I am usually having a holiday to catch up on much needed rest so ensuring the bedroom supports this is important.

The tips and hints below can help holiday-home owners ensure their place is following basic Feng Shui principles. And if you are deciding which house to stay in for your next holiday, why not let these principles help guide your decision to the most relaxing break possible.

Tips for the bedroom:

  • The bed head should be against a solid wall. This will provide you with a sense of support and security when sleeping
  • You should be able to see the whole room while lying in bed and even better if you can see a wonderful view upon waking
  • Avoid placing the foot of the bed in direct alignment with the door as this is the coffin position
  • The bed should not be located under an exposed beam
  • Avoid mirrors as they are harmful to relationships and may lead to arguments especially if they are directly opposite the bed. Remove them from the room
  • Bedrooms in the East are said to be auspicious as they catch the rising sun. This entices the occupants to get up and make something of their lives
  • Using soft furnishings and colours is recommended to help with the Yin energy which encourages rest and relaxation
  • Subdued lighting works well in the bedroom such as the use of lamps rather than overhead lighting
  • Avoid any type of water in the bedroom including pictures of flowing water
  • Ensure you have clean fresh linen and nothing stored under the bed as this is energy you absorb whilst sleeping

The entrance is also really important in Feng Shui as first impressions make a big impact. For a holiday home this will really set the mood so you need to ensure the entrance is as attractive and inviting as possible.

Tips for the Entrance

  • The path to the front door should be wide and spacious and well lit. Curved windy paths leading to the main entrance are auspicious
  • Ensure the garden is well kept, lawns mowed and no weeds
  • A beautiful picture placed on the wall opposite the main door is used to encourage energy into the home and therefore opportunities to come into your life
  • The main door should always open inwards into a wide space to invite the Qi and therefore opportunities into one’s life
  • Wide-leafed plants (such as peace lilies) next to the main door help entice the energy in

So whether you are the owner of a holiday home and are looking for ways to make your property more attractive to visitors, or whether you are trying to choose a place to stay in, why not think about some of these principles before making your decision. You may not be a complete Feng Shui convert but it can’t hurt to consider the ideas!

You can read more about Feng Shui in the home at Elizabeth's site.

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