'Feng Shui Crazy'

Living in Asia for the past 10 years and learning about Feng Shui has really influenced my creativity  and helped me create harmony and balance in my design work. For example, if furniture is wrongly placed in a room  it may interrupt or block the chi flow. It is really important in the lay out to leave space for the energy to flow and avoid placing a  lot of chairs, tables  and furniture which will block the energy.

Another important tip is that furniture such as chairs, couches, beds and tables should be positioned  in a way that allows you to view the door from them. Accessories such as pictures or paintings should also be at eye level.

The main Feng Shui principle influencing my design work is the consideration of the 5 elements, i.e wood, glass, metal, earth and water. For example, a room can be over bearing with too much glass, a balance can be achieved by using wood and natural fibre.