Some Tips on how to Use Artificial Flowers in Feng Shui
Feng Shui is used more and more when people design the interiors of their homes and businesses. But what is Feng Shui? It originated in China more than 3,000 years ago, and it translates to “Wind” and “Water”. Chinese culture associates water and wind with good fortune and health, so good Feng Shui is supposed to attract luck to your home.
Feng Shui includes elements of design, philosophy and astrology.
It is akin to Taoism in that the world is filled with Chi energy that can be channelled for good fortune.
It can also be described as the art of placement, where the placement of objects within an area can affect your life. In essence, it is a way to create harmony in a room or space and within oneself. In essence it the process and philosophy behind creating mindful interiors. Some people regard it as pseudo-science but it has had a major impact on interior design in homes, offices and businesses. The main tools that are used in Feng Shui are the Bagua and Feng Shui compass, but people interested in using principles of Feng Shui in their interior design can follow some tips.
The Five Elements of Feng Shui
In Feng Shui, it is vital to try and balance the Five Elements, namely Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Every element symbolises a different part of life and each one of these elements has a unique quality of energy that is expressed in sounds, colours, compass directions, planets and even flavours. Interior designers who want to incorporate Feng Shui into their designs can use different coloured plants and flowers. Colours associated with the 5 elements are shown below:
- Wood: Green, Brown.
- Fire: Red, Strong Yellow, Orange, Purple, Pink.
- Earth: Light Yellow, Light Brown.
- Metal: White, Gray.
- Water: Blue, Black.
Plants represent growth and new beginnings and are related to the element of Wood. While real plants have their own unique energy or Chi, if they are not cared for and lack water or light, they can wither and even die, which is not good Feng Shui.
So high-quality faux plants from BloomsArt can be used instead as they bring a feel-good touch of colour and nature into any environment which brings good Chi to the space.
If using fake flowers in your interior design, use high-quality artificial plants that look realistic. Fake greenery is perfect for using in darker corners where real plants would struggle to thrive. They are also great for people who love plants but don’t have a green thumb. This way they can decorate any space in line with Feng Shui and create good Chi for any home or business. Artificial bamboo is a classic way to attract wealth and prosperity to any space, particularly an office or workspace. If it is used in the bedroom it encourages intimacy and honesty. Feng Shui can be used by any person, in any environment, just research the compass and bagua, then start placing your gorgeous BloomsArt faux plants, and feel the good energy start to flow.