You have likely heard that the principles of Feng Shui can help create balance and harmony to your Phoenix apartment. But what actually is Feng Shui and how can you apply these principles to your own home?

Feng Shui is an ancient system of beliefs about the arrangement of rooms, furniture and other objects for the purpose of bringing about good fortune and good health through harmony and balance.

The words Feng Shui mean “wind” and “water”, a metaphor for that nature has over our lives. Harnessing this power is the purpose of Feng Shui.

Another word often used when talking about the principles of Feng Shui is Chi, it refers to positive energy.

When applying the principles of Feng Shui in your Phoenix apartment you want to consider that some pieces of furniture, like beds and desks, should be in the command position. This is the spot that is furthest from the door but not in the direct line of it. Placement is often located diagonally from the door and facing the door.

Colors, materials, and shapes play an important part of Feng Shui. 

Here are some colors and their meaning in applying Feng Shui to your apartment in Phoenix:

• Red: Luck and Wealth 
• Orange: Happiness and Fun 
• Yellow: Mental Stimulation, and Power 
• Green: Peace, Balance, and Healing 
• Blue: Calmness, Communication, and Spirituality
• Purple: Wealth 
• White: Cleansing and Purity 
• Black: Power.
• Brown: Nurturing 

Shapes

Square, rectangular, wavy shapes and natural organic shapes such as pebble shapes are good. Avoid a strong presence of round or triangular shapes.

Materials

Wood furniture, mirrored surfaces, tile, and natural fiber rugs create good Feng Shui.

Understanding the principles of Fen Shui and some of the terms used can help you add balance and harmony to your uptown Phoenix apartment at Vela on Camelback.