REGARDLESS of whether youre back to school or not, this is a good time of year to stop, take stock and make some positive changes.
For Gen Z in particular, theres been an increased focus on making bedrooms a calm and soothing space.
Pinterest has found the age group (born between the mid-Nineties and early 2010s) is looking for serenity, with searches for Zen bedroom ideas up five times on average, and feng shui bedroom layout up two and a half times.
Thinking about how to bring this feeling of calmness into your home as a whole? The Chinese practice of feng shui could help.
Translated as wind-water in English, feng shui practises the belief that by bringing positive energy into the home, good health, wealth and luck are set to follow, explains Rebecca Snowden, interior style advisor at FurnitureChoice.co.uk.
Here are Snowdens top tips for welcoming positive energy into your home...
Many of us see the arrival of autumn as a second new year, meaning its the ideal time to declutter.
A neat home works wonders for our mental clarity and overall health, explains Snowden.
In feng shui, each space is connected to each other and allows positive energy to flow throughout the house.
Add a decorative mirror to the living room to make the space feel larger, and multiply the positive energy flow.
Meanwhile, closets or drawers overloaded with old items block the chi (energy) so its best to discard any clutter.
Balance yin and yang
Snowden recommends incorporating yin (feminine) and yang (masculine) elements into your decor.
Apply this concept by mixing different shapes together, she says.
For example, contrast the sharp edges of wall hangings with the soft curves of a sofa or mirror in the living room. This will balance out the room and give it a more relaxing feel.
Bring calm into your bedroom
Its no surprise Gen Z are keen to feng shui their bedrooms: after all, getting a good nights sleep is crucial to overall wellbeing, and the right environment can play a big part.
To boost feelings of calm and relaxation particularly in your bedroom, Snowden has two top tips: first, get rid of mirrors to help avoid an energy overload.
And second, make the bed the central focus.
In feng shui, this symbolises a commanding position that allows you to take charge and handle lifes many challenges, says Snowden.
The bed is best positioned diagonally away from your door as you will still be able to see it clearly, while not being in a direct line to it. Placing your bed against the wall will also give you a sense of security and ground you when you sleep. And for extra strength and stability, a bed with a headboard will represent this, with its solid support and build.
If you have a home office, apply the same logic to your desk to bring the focus onto productivity. Freshen up the place with plants Snowden says plants can bring positive energy into a room, adding: In feng shui, they are commonly associated as a life force and bring in growth, prosperity and luck. Common indoor plants said to attract these good elements include pothos, lucky bamboo and peace lily.
A neat home works wonders for our mental health. In feng shui, each space is connected to each other and allows positive energy to flow through the house.
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