Harmonise your home

YOUR HOME Harmonise

Want your home to hum with all the right energy notes? Read on for five feng shui tips from the interiors team at luxury boutique Melbourne hotel Zagame’s House.

Test the waters Qi gets pooled with water, so the peaceful movements of a fountain are like the distribution of good energy. Place the water feature outside your front door, with water flowing toward the house to invite positive energy inside. Ensure water is always free-flowing, and doesn’t become stagnant. The sounds of the water should not be heard in your bedroom (which can affect sleep quality). Slow Down the Qi Once Qi energy is in your home, you want it to move gracefully throughout as many rooms as possible. If you have a front door that directly leads to a back door or big window, the Qi can quickly shoot through your home without maintaining its presence. A workaround is to slow the Qi down by having artworks on the wall, a patterned rug or even a round table at the entrance. Where’s your bed at? Ideally your bed should be in the ‘commanding position’: you can see the door from your bed, but you’re not directly in line with it when lying down. Try placing the bed diagonally from the door. If this is not possible, place a mirror so you can see the door while lying. Freestanding mirrors are great for this purpose as you can easily move

them to get the right positioning. Get rid of joyless clutter It’s easy to accumulate things. Sadly, joyless clutter can act as an energetic anchor that drags you down and prevents good things from happening. It can also cause stress – that feeling when you have to deal with a pile of tobe-folded clothes or a drawer of… who knows what. You don’t need to Marie Kondo your home – but make sure your surroundings “spark joy” in your life.

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01 Add greenery to your home to inject positive energy © Shutterstock 02 Zen rooms at Zagame’s House come with feng shui principles in mind 04 Earthy elements instil a sense of calm to your living spaces © Shutterstock

Inject some greenery Plants embody life energy in feng shui, as they connect to nature and bring vibrancy, vitality and health into your home. Ensure you can take good care of your plants and have ample space and light. If you’re new to gardening, try something like the Chinese money plant (Pilea Peperomioides) – not only are they hard to kill, they’re also #instafamous and super cute.

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