Feng shui is the traditional Chinese practice of arranging furniture and accessories in a way thatharmonizes with nature.
Here, we unpack 14 feng shui office layout tips.
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Marina V. Umaliis a certified interior designer and feng shui practitioner.
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She is the founder ofMarina V. Design Studiobased in New Jersey.
Ideally, you should put it in the command position.
The command position involves placing your desk and chair in front of a solid wall.
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Living plants strengthen the feng shui element of wood, which embodies resilience, creativity, and growth.
To invite this energy into your home, place a large house plant near your desk.
you could also put a few sprigs of greenery in vases around your office too.
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Yin represents resting and thinking, which are important qualities for accomplishing deep work.
Lighting has a strong impact on yang energy, so you’ll want to keep your workspace well-lit.
“Bringing nature in is always a good idea,” Umali says.
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Close-Off Bedroom Offices
A bedroom workspace is not an ideal setup in terms of feng shui.
In a bedroom, you want more yin energy, while an office should have more yang energy.
This means the back ofyour office chairshouldn’t be facing a window or door.
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However, the back of the chair itself is also important.
“That’s highly recommended functionally if you want to be successful.”
Put them near your desk so you might benefit from the energy.
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It’s also a great spot to meet with clients.
Just like your desk, a sofa should sit in the command position along a solid wall.
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Chi is an important component of feng shui.
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Feng shui practitioners view it as a powerful force that invites productivity and safety into your life.
You don’t want to block any natural light or put a chair in front of it.
A low-sitting storage cabinet is a feng-shui-friendly option, and it can corral visual clutter.
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