What if simply moving your furniture around or switching seats could dramatically boost your creativity and productivity? Some believe that by following the basics of feng shui in arranging your space, you can better support your goals by creating more positive energy and flow.
"Feng shui" means wind and water. In Chinese culture, a gentle wind and smooth water bring health and good harvest. By optimising the flow of energy within a space, feng shui can help to create an environment that fosters well-being, productivity and success.
While some may associate feng shui with birth dates and compass directions, the most basic form of feng shui is based on the physical world: landscape, orientation, the environment, and the flow of energy (or “chi”, which means air).
It’s about applying common sense and instinct, says Cliff Tan, an architect who shares feng shui principles on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube (@dearmodern). His cheerful and accessible videos about how to organise rooms and spaces have introduced the concepts of feng shui to audiences worldwide.
Here are some feng shui fundamentals and practical tips you can consider if you are looking to transform your home or office workspace into one of positive energy and productivity.
The Command Position
In feng shui, the concept of the command position is about the best position to sit in a room or at a table.