When we design our homes we generally concentrate our efforts on the more public areas such as the living and dining halls and we often put less effort into the other areas which we tend to use quite often.

Lillian Too explains a very special secret related to bringing WATER into the home.

Renovating your home can be a major project that creates a whole life of its own. So the main question to consider whenever you renovate is the ultimate goal in the renovation.

All directions carry a small amount of bad energy no matter how auspicious it is for that year. These are known as the afflictions of the TEN DIRECTIONS - which include all 8 compass directions as well as from the top and bottom.

LILLIAN TOO explains how you can tell if your land will bring you wealth.

When building a home with feng shui in mind, one should always look at ways of how to best enhance the home, and not fret about things that other people tell you NOT to do.

When renovating, it is important to generate the appropriate Flying Star Feng Shui charts that apply to your house. This uses the facing direction of your property for this period of 8. Periods last for 20 years, and the current period will end in 2024.

As the New Year approaches, we reflect on the past and look to the future, coming to understand that the decisions we make and the actions we take depend on our emotional responses to life at that point in time.

It is now six years since the PERIOD OF 8 started. The changeover date was February 4th 2004. That was when the energy pattern of the world changed from being dominated by the number 7 to the number 8, in the process, transforming the flow of luck around the world and directly affecting everyone and everyone’s homes.

Our Vaastu consultant Surendran summarises some Vaastu Essentials.

It is now six years since the PERIOD OF 8 started. The changeover date was February 4th 2004. That was when the energy pattern of the world changed from being dominated by the number 7 to the number 8, in the process, transforming the flow of luck around the world and directly affecting everyone and everyone’s homes.

When we move into a new home, one of the questions we ponder about is the selection of which bedroom to give to each family member. While selecting may sound easy, it can also be one of the more important decisions made, as it directly affects the luck of each family member.

A quick and easy way to instantly improve the feng shui around you is to identify the few important WALLS in your home and office that could perhaps do with some attention; walls should be thought of as blank canvases which can be used to create auspicious ambience, the kind that lifts up your spirits.

One of the key elements in feng shui is the understanding of the concept of space. Through the use of formulas, directions and charts, we can identify which areas of the home are suitable for each of us. However, to maximize the potential of these areas, we need to be able to create a ‘space’ which evokes a positive emotional response.

This issue, Chris Yeo, our architectural and design consultant, focuses on using open plan living to ensure the home always stays yang and infused with vibrant energy. He has also produced a series of rendered images to show you just how this layout can be applied in any home.

When it comes to residential design, the basic planning technique is usually straightforward. The main entrance is typically linked to a main central foyer, which acts as a distribution conduit for the rest of the house. The typical single family home would allow for two flanking wings to house the private areas and the public rooms....

Every space evokes a certain type of energy. And it is through this energy that we experience a sense of satisfaction, pleasure or emotional feelings that affect the way we live our lives. So how do we define this invisible energy that plays a major factor in our livelihood?

One of the key elements to improving the Feng Shui of the home is to understand how the landscape can have a major influence on the energy flow into the home...

One of the secrets to an effective office layout is to understand the mechanics of the work flow and how to connect each space to one another without creating obstacles or barriers. But to do so with feng shui principles, we have to look at a new set of guidelines which plays around the formulae of flying star feng shui and the artistry of architectural design.

The task of integrating feng shui principles and aesthetics may become arduous if you do not balance both with a sense of creativity and passion.

The bedroom is regarded one of the more important rooms of the household as it is epitomizes one’s personal sanctuary and a place to recharge and revitalize for the following day. Therefore it is important to lay out the room such that it is beneficial to the space provided. Regardless of size of room, here are some handy tips to use when designing your bedroom.

It doesn’t take much to revitalize the energy of your home; just a little bit of inspiration and a touch of sensitivity. Through materials, texture and colours, we can change the energy of any space to one that exuberates vibrancy and inspiration......

One of the most vital aspects in residential design is to understand the flow of chi in the living space and how to derive a design concept that match your daily needs.

These days there is plenty of talk about high oil prices, higher cost of living and how everyone should tighten their belts and feel miserable. Let us give you an alternative solution to effectively fight the doom and gloom.

These days there is plenty of talk about high oil prices, higher cost of living and how everyone should tighten their belts and feel miserable. Let us give you an alternative solution to effectively fight the doom and gloom.

The organization of buildings and its relationship to the landscape can tell us a lot about the energy and vibrancy of an area. Buildings are portrayed as monolithic masses, constructed out of hard steel or concrete, which brings a sense of ‘hardness’ to any environment, while the immediate landscape offers a medium to balance out this urban jungle. By becoming aware of your surroundings, you will backdrop to create a good yin and yang balance in the city.

Auspicious placement of furniture and decorations will clear any blocked energy pathways and charge the positive nature of chi. The following will give you the secrets of energizing the chi of a living room while making your bedroom as restful haven will give you the opportunity to make your home a refuge against the problems of the outside world.

The concept of space revolves around the correlation between building form, composition of its functions and the relationship and flow, otherwise referred to as the feng shui of the space. CHRIS YEO shows that in every built environment, there are three factors that affect our perception of such spaces - Form, Functional Use and Feng Shui Flow.....

The city I would like to show you this issue is located in Florida and the name of city is Wellington. The city is between Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. Wellington is world famous for equestrian and polo events.....

To enhance the living space of your home, we incorporate feng shui principles and integrate these taking an aesthetic approach into the built environment. This is done through choice of materials and use of colour palettes. Space planning and visual perspective techniques can then be balanced to create something that suits your lifestyle.

Plants represent the most positive attributes of the growing wood element – the only element amongst the five elements that has life. Plants possess intrinsic yang energies that enhance all the space around them. Plants also manifest the balance of yin and yang in the garden, responding to the mix of sunlight and shade, water, and nutrients from the soil.

The basis of element feng shui is the productive and exhaustive relationship between the five elements of fire, wood, earth, water and metal. These relationships are cyclical and depending on the nature of the relationship in any given space and at any given time, they generate positive or negative effects on the luck of living and working environments.

The main door to your house is the principle entry of chi entering your living space so it usually commands the attention of many feng shui masters. The best kinds of entrances are usually prominently positioned and solidly built so it can be warmly welcoming to luck-bringing energy, yet at the same time is sturdy enough to withstand negative energy trying to enter.

In feng shui, one of the most important rooms in the house - and thus one of the first addressed in any feng shui investigation - is the Dining Room. This is the room that represents the harmony and quality of relationships within the family. Getting the dining room feng shui right is what brings excellent family relationships with spouses and siblings getting along well and being supportive of each other.....

Whether you are looking for an auspicious plot on which to build a new house or seeking a new ready-built home, there are a number of factors to bear in mind to ensure good feng shui. The following are 10 easy tips to help you.....

Every structure within the garden – sculpture, wall, gate or container – creates its own energy and whether or not this energy is good or bad depends on the way each structure is placed in relation to doors, pathways and the orientation of the house.

Incorporating multiple feng shui theories into building design is a complex process and requires many key decisions. Issues range from selecting the facing direction of your property and elevation design to overcoming the feng shui limitations of your land. Here is one approach to using Flying Star charts and building
a Castle Gate door.

Creating space should be more than just a simple arrangement of one’s surroundings. Space should enable occupants to experience the flow of energies. Arrangement of furniture and choice of soft furnishings affect the mood of rooms and this can and should complement the flow of energies.....

Architecturally, the essence of every building form is a basic shape, which in feng shui can be associated with one of the five elements. These shapes are the square or cube, which represents the element of earth, the rectangle which signifies wood.....

Hong Kong is world famous for its shopping, scintillating night life and frenetic pace. Yet less than an hour away on Lantau Island is fresh air, blue sky and bliss in the form of the world famous Giant Buddha and its new attraction “Wisdom Walk”.

The kitchen area exemplifies the heart of a family’s social standing. This is the place for the family to gather during festive periods to produce flavourful dishes that symbolize the family’s unique culture.....

Buying your own home is everyone’s dream. When making this crucial decision first choose which neighborhood or development to consider. Think which neighborhood is right for you. There are plenty of factors to consider.....

Large mansions with plenty of space to work with usually have better potential for harnessing good energy, because space allows for the free movement of auspicious Chi flow. But in today’s world where real estate is scarce and highly priced, this is not the case.....

What is the ideal feng shui bedroom? Is it where we find solace, a place to rest, a place for love? Or do we look on the bedroom as the ultimate sanctuary? For most people it is a place for all of these things, and since we want so much from our bedrooms, how can we use feng shui to magnify all these aspects of what we want? Chris Yeo examines the design features of a feng shui conducive bedroom.

Demarcate Your Garden on Paper, Decorate Based on the 5 Elements, Choose the Right Garden Furniture, Select Auspicious Plants and Flowers, Select the Right Kind of Water, Lighting in the Garden

The 2 important things to look out for in interior feng shui are dark corners and cramped spaces in the home. This is where stagnant chi can accumulate, creating stale energy that can cause illness, exhaustion, low energy and general lack of interest. Cramped spaces suggest life does not flow smoothly.

Staircases are conduits of chi in the home. They are where chi moves from one level of the home to the next level. When your staircase has good feng shui, it distributes good fortune to the rest of home. However, when it is bad from a feng shui perspective, it spreads harmful energy causing illness, robbery and misfortune.

When planning your office environment, it is always ideal to identify which sectors are auspicious and which are not. Based on the facing direction of your office lot, generate Flying Star charts which allow you to identify to areas in the to allocate key departments and staff, and which to utilize for operational and maintenance services.

When designing your home interiors, it is important to create a well-balanced living environment. From your choice of furniture through to the type of flooring and wall colours you pick, combined with the many different lighting styles available, you can greatly affect the concept and mood you are trying to achieve.

The feng shui of the family dining room is very important if you want to activate for abundance luck for the family. The ideal location for the dining room is in the center or deep inside the home. When the heart of the home is regularly occupied by the whole family, it creates harmony and prosperity luck.