Feng Shui tips for small spaces

How to create flow, harmony, and high vibes in tiny spaces.

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This article is inspired by my most recent client. He has just gone through a traumatic break up and has moved into a one bedroom apartment. His place is compact, the living room, kitchen and dining area are all in one space so he called me to help!

According to Feng Shui, the size of a home is not a challenge. Some larger homes i have worked on have had terrible Chi flow and some smaller homes have had great Chi flow. It is all about intention and placement. The energy in any home can always be changed and rearranged. This is the magic of Feng Shui!

So if you are in a small home or apartment this one is for you.

Prioritize openness

This is especially important for entry ways but also should be the general rule for all areas. Make sure that there is a flow and no obstacles when you are moving around your space. You don’t want to be knocking things and moving your body in strange positions to get to your couch or desk for example. This creates obstacles in other areas of life.

Use Mirrors to expand Chi

Mirrors are magic when it comes to expanding spaces and can do wonders for the Chi in small spaces. Place them in areas that feel tight and cramped.

Use them to:

• Reflect natural light

• Visually open up tight corners

• Double abundance by reflecting healthy plants and abundant artwork

• In hallways to allow Chi to flow

• If you work facing a wall, place a small mirror in front of you so that you can see behind you.

Avoid:

• Mirrors facing the bed

• Mirrors facing clutter or garbage bins

Choose multi-functional furniture

Look for:

• Sofas with visible legs. This allows Chi flow underneath.

• Storage ottomans

• Floating shelves to keep decor items off of the floor or on crowded furniture

• Furniture with rounded corners. For example: a round coffee table to allow Chi to flow smoothly

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Keep key furniture in the command position

This can be hard to do in smaller spaces but this is where the mirrors can help. If your bed can’t be in the command position (Where you can see the door comfortably, but not be in line with it) Place a small mirror so that when you are lying down you can see the door in the reflection.

This is the same rule for desks and couches.

The command position is key for good Feng Shui as it helps with being able to see what is coming in and avoids being hit with unexpected bad news or bills.

Small bedroom tips

We all know that the bedroom is important for love and relationships. So if space is tight apply these tips:

• Use shelves to keep items off of the floor

• Avoid packing clutter around the bed

• Have a solid headboard

• Try and balance the room as much as possible. Even if this is just placing another pillow next to yours

• Choose artwork that is supportive of happy relationships

• Use earthy tones and soft colors to add peace and calm to the room

Declutter

Small spaces magnify everything - this includes chaos!

• Focus on keeping surfaces clear

• Store things vertically

• Always be removing things that are broken or not being used

• Make sure everything you own has a place in the home

• Lot’s of items on the floor will add to chaos

• Always hang artwork, don’t leave artwork leaning against a wall on the floor (this represents not trusting fully and the energy of "I’m not ready yet")

Plant’s

Use plants to soften corners and to add fresh Chi.

Best plants for small apartments:

• Pothos

• Snake plants (they grow upwards and won’t take up much space)

• Peace lily

• Fresh herbs in the kitchen

• Succulents

Create mini zones

You can use small items that will separate Chi.

These could be:

• A rug to separate the living room from the kitchen

• A room divider to close off work areas

• A tall plant to mark transitions from one area to another

• A small closing desk so that you can work from the living room or bedroom and then tuck it away when the work is done