Remodeling a kitchen, there are a lot of things to consider: appliance choices, layout, storage solutions, and finishing touches. When we renovated our kitchen, flow was a priority for us. We love to cook, and the previous arrangement of the kitchen was awkward and inefficient.
If you want to take the flow of your kitchen to the next level, why not consider applying some Feng Shui principles to your remodel? SheKnows has some tips on how to
design your kitchen, feng shui style.
- Plan the stove to be facing the door, as you should never have your back to the door while cooking. You can do this by creating a cooking island or by using a reflective surface.
- Avoid red, pink, or purple in your decor, as these colors can cause you to argue with your cooking partner. Instead, whites, blues, and light greens are calming choices.
- Use full-spectrum bulbs to simulate natural light.
- The traditional triangular model for kitchens fits into Feng Shui: refrigerator, stove, and sink, all about six to eight feet apart.
- Fire elements (stove, microwave) should be separated from water elements (sink, refrigerator) by wood.
The
article at SheKnows has more details describing how to create
Feng Shui harmony in your
kitchen. A
Zen kitchen sounds appealing, doesn't it?
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Feng Shui as a way to 'balance' the 'energies' of life is a crock. Feng Shui as a interior design guideline, now that usually works out nice.
ReplyIn Feng Shui, the kitchen is important as it symbolizes a family’s prosperity and diet. The nourishment aspect of the kitchen is clear, as this is the room in which food is stored, prepared, and consumed.The positioning of appliances in Feng Shui and the kitchen is incredibly vital in ensuring the positive flow of energy. Never place the stove under a window either. All of your prosperity will go out the window
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