Feng Shui Your Way to Success
by Caitlin Sanfordcaitlin.sanford@interiordesignschoolreview.com
Interior Design School Review Columnist
A mirror is hung in the closet for prosperity, the bedroom is in the southwest corner of the home--a spot conducive to love--and pictures are hung in pairs to prevent loneliness. Sound like a superstitious homemaker? Nope- this is a home designed using Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art form of arranging objects to create a harmonious environment. Feng Shui is an increasingly popular interior design style, and many design schools are now offering classes or certificate programs in Feng Shui. Read on to learn how you can master this ancient art and use your skills to boost your interior design career.
What is Feng Shui?
Feng Shui means "wind-water" in Chinese. This ancient practice uses astronomy and theories about types of energy such as chi and yin and yang to place objects in a way that creates an environment that is conducive to health and happiness. The Chinese have used Feng Shui not only in home interior design, but also in agriculture and urban planning. Many of China's major cities are planned using Feng Shui.What a Feng Shui Specialty Can Do for Your Interior Design Career
Feng Shui's popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. People are looking for an interior design style that will create a peaceful ambiance while minimizing clutter and preserving function. Successful business people like Oprah Winfrey, Rupert Murdock, and Donald Trump have reportedly used Feng Shui in their homes. With many wealthy people using Feng Shui home interior design, designers with experience in this specialty are in high demand. Many offices and hotels are also employing Feng Shui consultants.Feng Shui in Interior Design School
Increasingly, interior design schools are offering courses or certificate programs in Feng Shui. In these classes you will learn about style, different types of energy and the five elements, and how to use these principles to create a harmonious interior design style.Source
About the Author
Caitlin Sanford is a consultant and freelance writer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Stanford University.
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