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<title>Lucky Cat Home</title>
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<updated>2022-08-29T20:25:05-07:00</updated>
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<name>Melbren</name>
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<id>https://www.luckycathome.com</id>
<entry>
<title>How to Feng Shui Your Entryway: Top 8 Tips You Should Know</title>
<author>
<name>Melbren</name>
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<updated>2022-08-29T20:02:30-07:00</updated>
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Doors are usually the first to greet you when you enter a home, an office, or pretty much…
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<p>Doors are usually the first to greet you when you enter a home, an office, or pretty much anywhere. And in Feng Shui, the primary entryway holds a great deal of importance because it's where the <em>Chi</em> or the positive energy comes in.</p>
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<p>In this article, we'll give you our top 8 tips on how you can Feng Shui your entryway.</p>
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<h1>Tip #1: Activate your front door regularly</h1>
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<p>In <a href="https://www.luckycathome.com/feng-shui-basics-attracting-positive-energy-into-your-home/">Feng Shui</a>, they consider the front as the portal of energy or the mouth of chi. Although there might be a backdoor or other doors that you use to go inside or outside, a home's official front door is still the mouth of chi.</p>
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<p>It's okay if you use the backdoor or some other doors daily, but never forget to activate your front door regularly. You can do this by passing through it daily or at least once every nine days. Opening and using the door is the most crucial part because if you're not using your front door, you block out energy and opportunities.</p>
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<h1>Tip # 2: Always consider the three elements that make up your entryway</h1>
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<p>Entryways or your home's entrance have three essential elements: Door size, decor, and view. These three can affect the positive chi that enters your home.</p>
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<h2>Door size</h2>
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<p>Your front door should be the largest door in your home. The bigger your door, the more chi can enter. But never forget to put the size of your home into consideration. It should still be in proportion to your house.</p>
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<h2>Decor</h2>
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<p>The welcoming decors of your entryway, such as the furniture, lightings, and others, should also be chosen carefully. We'll talk more about this later.</p>
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<h2>View</h2>
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<p>The view seen from your front door is also important. Ensure that the front door is not facing directly to the toilet, kitchen, or straight out to the back of your house. These are known as inauspicious views with your front door. If it somehow can't be avoided, you can place a curtain, standing screen, or plant to help slow down the sightline to an inauspicious view.</p>
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<h1>Tip #3: Choose the right decor and furniture</h1>
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<p>Each house has different entryways. Depending on how big or small your home is, your setup may be a lot different from others. But whether or not you have a spacious entryway, some decor and furniture would be suitable to attract positive chi energy. Here's what you should consider when picking them out.</p>
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<h2>Lights</h2>
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<p>It's essential to have proper lighting in your entryway. Good lighting can add beneficial energy to your home's entrance and lift its chi. You can elevate the lighting on your foyer by adding some lamps, a crystal chandelier, or some scones if possible. But if you want some minimalist and straightforward light fixture, just bright overhead lighting will do. What's important is to keep the space well illuminated and welcoming for anyone who's coming inside.</p>
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<h2>Artwork</h2>
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<p>Add personality to your entryway by displaying lovely artwork. Choose ones that give a positive vibe to make the entrance calmer and inviting to people coming inside. You can also put a shelf or a small table underneath to give it a more homey vibe (given that you have a space for it). Avoid displaying personal objects like family pictures on your entryway. It's because this area is more public and easily seen from the outside, just a simple reminder to protect your privacy.</p>
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<h2>Elements</h2>
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<p>You can also activate elements if you want to enhance a specific area in your life. Each sector represents a particular life area like wealth (southeast), fame/recognition (south), career (north), and so on. You can activate these energies by knowing the sector of your house's entrance and putting in the assigned element.</p>
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<p>For example, if your entrance is facing north, it corresponds to your career. The north direction's governing element is water, so you can put a small fountain, an aquarium, or artworks that feature water to activate your career energy.</p>
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<h2>Plants</h2>
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<p>Incorporating plants into an area makes it a lot more vibrant and lively in an instant. You can also use plants as a barrier or protection from negative energies coming from outside or inauspicious views that can't be avoided. However, you must ensure that you choose the right kind of indoor plants and practice due diligence to maintain and nourish them.</p>
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<h2>Have a shoe rack</h2>
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<p>If you're the type who leaves shoes on your front door, it's best if you have a shoe rack or a cabinet where you can keep them. Never leave your shoes scattered near your front door as it is considered inauspicious.</p>
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<h2>Rugs</h2>
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<p>Putting a welcoming rug or doormat on your front door is an excellent addition to your front door. It can give off an inviting feel instantly to the environment. Make sure your rug is low enough and allows the main door to open and close freely. You should also replace your rug or doormat with a new one at least once a year. Replacing the doormat will remove the accumulated negative Chi over the year.</p>
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<p>You can choose the color and material of the rug based on your door’s facing direction. Here are some ideas you can use:</p>
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<p>Rug/doormat ideas based on your facing direction</p>
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<td><strong>Direction</strong></td>
<td><strong>Element</strong></td>
<td><strong>Color</strong></td>
<td><strong>Shape</strong></td>
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<td>North</td>
<td>Water</td>
<td>Blue, Black</td>
<td>Round or wavy</td>
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<td>South</td>
<td>Fire</td>
<td>Red, Purple, Orange</td>
<td>Angular shapes - triangles/stars</td>
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<td>West / Northwest</td>
<td>Metal</td>
<td>White, Gray</td>
<td>Square or round</td>
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<td>East / Southeast</td>
<td>Wood</td>
<td>Green, Brown</td>
<td>Rectangle</td>
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<td>Southwest / Northeast</td>
<td>Earth</td>
<td>Yellow</td>
<td>Square</td>
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<h1>Tip #4: Choose the right sector color</h1>
<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/DagHEZCrebB63SKOTiyiIkJIR9tSxPjxXGl8KOVPb4PzSwnM9zNZwDIpChjH7te37i7-zsZEvrkUEzy7yyviKOutO0PmcC1k-E3tKJtiYpXHk_sq02CiSzH5KYHLD0XhdL3rIBwD" data-is-external-image="true" alt="This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DagHEZCrebB63SKOTiyiIkJIR9tSxPjxXGl8KOVPb4PzSwnM9zNZwDIpChjH7te37i7-zsZEvrkUEzy7yyviKOutO0PmcC1k-E3tKJtiYpXHk_sq02CiSzH5KYHLD0XhdL3rIBwD"></p>
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<p>Choosing the right colors is essential in Feng Shui. Having the right color in this sector can help enhance or elevate the positive energy that enters our home. Similarly, choosing the wrong colors can result in inauspicious energy, which is a big no-no.</p>
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<p>You can determine the right color for your entryway and front door by knowing your house's facing direction. You can do this by <a href="https://www.luckycathome.com/how-to-use-a-feng-shui-compass/">using a Feng Shui compass</a> or an ordinary compass. Knowing your facing direction will help you determine the element that corresponds to your path. Thus, helping you select the color based on that element. Here are some of the perfect colors to use per direction.</p>
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<li><strong>East </strong>- Green, Brown, Black, Blue, Purple</li>
<li><strong>Northeast </strong>- light Yellow, Beige, Clay, Red, Pink, Orange, Magenta, Coral</li>
<li><strong>North </strong>- Black, Blue, White, Gray, Metallic</li>
<li><strong>Northwest </strong>- Gray, White, Metallic, Clay, Beige, Light Yellow</li>
<li><strong>West </strong>- White, Gray, Metallic, Light Yellow, Beige, Clay</li>
<li><strong>Southwest</strong> - Beige, Clay, Light Yellow, Red, Pink, Orage, Magenta, Coral</li>
<li><strong>South</strong> - Yellow, Orange Pink, Coral, Magenta, Purple, Green, Brown</li>
<li><strong>Southeast</strong> - Green, Brown, Black, Blue, Light Yellow</li>
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<h1>Tip #5: Avoid Feng Shui mistakes that could drain your money from your home</h1>
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<p>Activating your entryway to attract better chi inside your home could result in many positive things. But when you do it wrong, you might also break the right flow of chi, causing an unwanted imbalance in your home. Some mistakes could even result in financial problems, making money drain faster from your home.</p>
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<p>Here are some common Feng Shui mistakes to avoid if you don't want to encounter this problem.</p>
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<h2>BAD: The fireplace is visible from the front door</h2>
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<p>Having your fireplace visible from the front door or directly in-line with the front door is inauspicious in Feng Shui. It means you're burning through money from the fireplace.</p>
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<h2>BAD: The toilet is visible from the front door</h2>
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<p>Having a visible view of the toilet from your front door is also considered inauspicious and can cause money loss in Feng Shui. The money will fail to accrue if this happens. You can fix this by putting a standing screen, a plant, or any object that could block the view of the toilet view so that the chi won't flow right through.</p>
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<p>The same thing could happen if you have a second floor and the toilet is directly above your entryway. In case you have this at home, you can keep the entryway light on to help lift the wealth and income chi at your front door.</p>
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<h2>BAD: The backdoor is directly in-line with the front door</h2>
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<p>In Feng Shui, one of the most common ways to lose wealth and money is when your house has a poison arrow. A poison arrow is used in Feng Shui to describe when your front door is in-line with the back door or a window. Poison arrows may cause your money to drain quickly, so it's best to avoid this mistake.</p>
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<p>But if you encounter this mishap at home, you can also fix it by blocking the back door or window view using a standing screen, curtain, plant, etc.</p>
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<h1>Tip #6: Use mirrors strategically</h1>
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<p>People often use mirrors to make spaces look bigger by reflecting surfaces and light. Mirrors are good decor in Feng Shui as it reflects and doubles the energy in an area. But remember that mirrors don't reflect selectively, it reflects everything - both positive and negative. You can place mirrors on your entryway but make sure that it's not reflecting your front door. It will result in the energy bouncing back out when it enters, pushing the chi energy and wealth away.</p>
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<p>Place it somewhere that doesn't reflect your front door, sharp edges, or any other door. You should also check other mirrors in your house and make sure they don't reflect your main entrance at any angle.</p>
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<h1>Tip #7: Check your stairs</h1>
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<p>Having your <a href="https://www.nst.com.my/property/2018/07/392311/feng-shui-stairway-rules-balance-energy" class="rank-math-link">staircase facing the front door directly</a> isn't a good sign in Feng Shui. If your staircase is right in front of the main entrance, it could result in the energy rushing quickly upstairs or downstairs and not going onto the main floor. It will leave the main floor empty of the positive chi energy it's supposed to have.</p>
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<p>In case you have this problem, you can still fix it by placing proper decor and furniture onto your entryway. Use decors that could slow down the energy and guide it to the areas that need positive energy. You can use artwork, plants, mirrors, and other items appropriate for your wealth corner. </p>
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<h1>Tip #8: You can apply Feng Shui on tiny entryways too</h1>
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<p>If you're living in a small apartment or studio type room where there's not much space from the front door, no worries, you can still apply Feng Shui on your entryway. You can do any of the Feng Shui tips mentioned above, even just one or two.</p>
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<p>And the most important thing is to keep your entryway clean. Remove shoes, clothes, and other unnecessary objects near your front door. Keep it clean and free of clutter so the chi energy can enter freely.</p>
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<h1>Bonus tips!</h1>
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<h2>Tip #9: Give your front door some love</h2>
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<p>Aside from your entryway, the front door itself plays a significant part in good home Feng Shui. It's a big part of the entire entrance, so it has a substantial impact on the flow of energy that enters your home. With that said, it's worth giving your front door a bit of attention and take a look at it from time to time. Here's what you should do:</p>
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<li>Check the doorknob and the locks. Make sure they are working fine.</li>
<li>Check for chips and cracks. Try and fix them if possible.</li>
<li>Choose a solid and sturdy wooden door. Try to avoid having windows on your door. Having a solid wooden door will give you a better sense of security too.</li>
<li>The front door or main door should be the biggest door in your home (some even use double doors). However, make sure that it's the right size and is proportional to your home. </li>
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<h2>Tip #10: Keep everything clean!</h2>
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<p>This tip is mostly a given. Just like any other area in your house, always keep your entryway clean and clutter-free! Although some people like putting things near the front door for easy access, make sure you'll organize these things properly and not just leave them scattered around the area. Here are some things you can do.</p>
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<li> Don't leave shoes near or right at your front door. It's considered inauspicious in Feng Shui and viewed as clutter. If you want to have your shoes near your entryway, make sure they are kept inside a shoe cabinet, shoe rack, or any other closed cabinet. This trick will keep your entrance tidy and free of unsightly messy footwear.</li>
<li>Don't put too much stuff on your entryway. You don't have to put furniture or cabinets if it's not necessary. Keep your foyer or entryway clean and spacious as much as possible. Remove obstructions and clear the pathway so the auspicious chi energy can come in freely and spread further and deeper into your home.</li>
<li>For those who have bigger entryways, put a console table in it. You can place your purse, keys, and other items you'd want for an easy grab on your way out. Again, it's essential to keep things well-organized. </li>
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<h1>Time to Feng Shui <em>your</em> Entryway!</h1>
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<p>Paying attention to details is what will make your Feng Shui entryway even better. By following these tips, you'll have pretty much everything covered. Just make sure not to overdo all of these and prioritize what will make your home feel comfortable.</p>
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<p>Enhancing the Feng Shui in your entryway will attract and encourage the positive chi energy to enter your home. Combine this with other Feng Shui principles, and the auspicious energy will eventually spread throughout the different rooms and enhance all sectors in your humble abode.</p>
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<title>15 Easy Ways To Make A Small Bedroom Look Bigger</title>
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<name>Melbren</name>
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<p>If you're struggling with having a small bedroom, you're not alone. Having a small bedroom is one of the most common issues with decorating. It's a challenge because there are lots of essential furniture you'd want to put inside.</p>
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<p>Remodeling and adding some actual space in your bedroom needs too much work (and money). Luckily, there are some cost-effective and easy tricks you can do to make your small bedroom look and feel larger. You can reasonably do these yourself - no need to take down walls and remodel.</p>
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<p>To give you some useful ideas, here are a few tips on how to make your small bedroom look bigger. </p>
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<h1>What colors make a small room look bigger?</h1>
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<p>Colors play an essential role in any space. Putting the right colors on your walls can actually help make your bedroom appear larger. Here are some points to consider when choosing a paint color for your bedroom walls.</p>
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<h2>1. Use light colors on your walls</h2>
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<p>Lighter colors like white, cream, pastel colors, and others can reflect light. This will make a room seem brighter, airier, and roomier. Meanwhile, dark colors absorb light. Painting your walls with dark colors will make it feel smaller and more constricting. It's best to stick to light colors if you want to make your room look bigger.</p>
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<p>You can also use wallpaper with horizontal or vertical stripes. These patterns create the illusion of height or width.</p>
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<h2>2. Use a lighter color for your trim</h2>
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<p>Painting your trim with a slightly lighter color than your walls creates an optical illusion making your walls appear farther back. This can help make your bedroom seem larger. You can paint your door frames, wall trims, even your ceiling a lighter color to create depth. </p>
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<h2>3. Use monochromatic paint</h2>
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<p>Coordination is also necessary when choosing colors for your room. Painting your bedroom with different or opposing colors will segment off portions when viewing, making it feel smaller. You should opt for monochromatic paint colors throughout your room to create fluidity and space. Try picking a light color and use different shades of it instead of using different colors.</p>
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<h1>How do I arrange my small bedroom?</h1>
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<p>Choosing the right furniture and arrangement also matters when setting up your bedroom to be bigger. Remember that you should only put in what's really necessary and try to be creative when choosing your furniture.</p>
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<h2>4. Don't put too much furniture</h2>
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<p>Bedside tables are good to have, but using two of them isn't necessary if you have a small room. Instead of using pairs of furniture like bedside tables, or a two-seater couch, opt for using just one. Using less furniture vacates more space, thus, making your room seem much bigger. </p>
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<p>You should also avoid tall furniture as it can make the ceiling seem lower than it actually is. Another positioning you can do is to place your furniture against the wall or at an angle. Putting it at an angle leads the eye through a longer diagonal distance rather than the shorter wall. You'll also often get some additional storage space behind a diagonally-positioned piece in the corner as a bonus.</p>
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<h2>5. Use space-saving furniture</h2>
<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/atbdl8tXYAWNH3fLj12MGjA1eKZfmzRd7hGPMg9_7HKUWhQtWdB6LGf8zXxJQAfRCTwUcd3pK52dNDLMtG1Hdlt8N-8yiCkPytw3Xnvu6igEUGFMdDbGZ59eXJqy7rteQRxvd83j" data-is-external-image="true" alt="This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is atbdl8tXYAWNH3fLj12MGjA1eKZfmzRd7hGPMg9_7HKUWhQtWdB6LGf8zXxJQAfRCTwUcd3pK52dNDLMtG1Hdlt8N-8yiCkPytw3Xnvu6igEUGFMdDbGZ59eXJqy7rteQRxvd83j"></p>
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<p>Just from the name itself, space-saving furniture allows you to save more space and create more room inside your bedroom. One popular trend in space-saving is using a raised bed. It almost looks like a double-deck or bunk bed, but the lower part is made into a study area or a closet. If you're not into that, you can also try using a bed with a built-in storage underneath. It will allow you to store more stuff without having to get another cabinet or drawer for it.</p>
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<p>You can also try folding beds. There are ones which transform into a sofa when you fold them. You can just tuck your bed away when not in use, making more space for you to move around your bedroom. There are tons of space-saving and double-purpose furniture in the market. Some stools double as storage bins, folding tables, folding chairs, etc. </p>
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<h2>6. Use furniture that has legs</h2>
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<p>"Floor gang" is a trend. But if you want to make a more spacious illusion in your bedroom, choose furniture that has legs. Lifted furniture creates an airy and open feel in the bedroom, making it look bigger. But make sure to keep the area underneath clean and organized. Not everything needs to be legged, but try to have at least one piece with some height.</p>
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<h2>7. Use transparent furniture</h2>
<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/8t0cC5Jk43BgTLkHHJ4xuZBUHFmnPJV7InxWyRB5MXVzlYYCeJTtxRHR8vh6ePuZrvHbbfJD3y1Mrb2V4mQiLU6Nw8zg6brO5xh92RNiro0zp4ClqOzWU_QXUOlBLGOwt0zg0H0v" data-is-external-image="true" alt="This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is 8t0cC5Jk43BgTLkHHJ4xuZBUHFmnPJV7InxWyRB5MXVzlYYCeJTtxRHR8vh6ePuZrvHbbfJD3y1Mrb2V4mQiLU6Nw8zg6brO5xh92RNiro0zp4ClqOzWU_QXUOlBLGOwt0zg0H0v"></p>
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<p>Instead of using wooden chairs or desks, try using transparent furniture. Although it still takes up the same amount of space, it can trick your eyes into feeling like it's not. Try using glass-top desks and pair it with acrylic or lucite chairs. This will give you a study area that has a minimal visual impact, thus making it appear like there's a lot of space in your bedroom.</p>
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<h2>8. Make built-in shelving around your headboard</h2>
<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/5U_u9dx9mqeBLlfXaau1yEGYsh-NYuphYs9shY1LEzJ-l6QEuthfRxmG05dc1c3jriV_JCARtIDFgkrSiESKDaCKIxLecH3DW_y8IP2Myy6nZ1lllP2cI-36seKTXec1IPo2DZac" data-is-external-image="true" alt="This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is 5U_u9dx9mqeBLlfXaau1yEGYsh-NYuphYs9shY1LEzJ-l6QEuthfRxmG05dc1c3jriV_JCARtIDFgkrSiESKDaCKIxLecH3DW_y8IP2Myy6nZ1lllP2cI-36seKTXec1IPo2DZac"></p>
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<p>Built-in shelving can function as a good storage space. Having some of it above, beside, or even around your headboard will save you the unnecessary drawers. Shelving beside your bed can also double as a bedside table. This will save you space and creates an illusion of depth in the wall, making the small room feel bigger.</p>
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<h1>How do I decorate my room to make it look bigger?</h1>
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<p>Using the right decor also makes a big difference when it comes to the appearance of your bedroom. Like your furniture, the fewer, the better. Less is more. Make sure it's on the right scale as your bedroom and avoid overly huge decors. Here are some useful decorating tips you can follow for your bedroom.</p>
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<h2>9. Have a full-length mirror</h2>
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<p>A small bedroom should have a full-length mirror. Using mirrors is the easiest way to trick the eyes into thinking a room is bigger than it is. Mirrors not only reflect light, but it can also create depth or height, especially a cleverly angled mirror. It's not only a nice decor, but it's also useful for checking your outfit from head to toe.</p>
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<h2>10. Hang Ceiling-to-Floor Curtains</h2>
<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/b7bKOxcBpNUDJf7cfSm9IogFPyhoiRpD2COZe608Ul00UAdFtyL0MU97TdN4awhkEAloNoiiAWUhqfaIq00GHCav3tSVDn0biyHUJwCzBzkmivolywru79i9yPqaJqhZOr_ibCYX" data-is-external-image="true" alt="This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is b7bKOxcBpNUDJf7cfSm9IogFPyhoiRpD2COZe608Ul00UAdFtyL0MU97TdN4awhkEAloNoiiAWUhqfaIq00GHCav3tSVDn0biyHUJwCzBzkmivolywru79i9yPqaJqhZOr_ibCYX"></p>
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<p>For curtains, use a ceiling-to-floor type of curtain as they can make a space seem taller. Go for simple cotton or linen curtains that go well with your walls and avoid heavy drapes. You should also remember not to let the ends of the curtain touch your floor as this can disrupt the room's flow.</p>
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<p>A simple solution is to tie them up or choose a curtain that is a few inches shorter. If there is a constraint in space, you can opt for blinds that are sleek in appearance.</p>
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<h2>11. Keep your beddings simple</h2>
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<p>A clean and simple look will make your room feel more spacious. You should also apply this to your beddings. Avoid heavy patterns for the pillows, bedspread, and throw cushions. Try to coordinate the colors and shapes of your bedding with your curtains to match the room's flow.</p>
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<h2>12. Keep It Simple</h2>
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<p>While it's easy to place decors in your bedroom, having so many unnecessary decorations in your room will just make it look clumped and cluttered. If you want to make your room appear bigger, keep everything simple. The only essentials you need are a small lamp, a lovely plant, and a few pictures. That'll be enough.</p>
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<h2>13. Maximize lighting</h2>
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<p>A well-lit room makes a big difference compared to a dark one. Try to maximize the flow of natural light inside your room during the daytime. It can open up the interior and make the room look larger. If you don't get too much daylight, try using different lighting fixtures to bring some light inside.</p>
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<h2>14. Use wall-mounted lamps by the bed</h2>
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<p>Instead of using a bedside lamp, you can use wall-mounted lights and place them slightly beside your headboard and a bit higher than your bed. This draws the eye upward and helps give the room an open, airy look. It also reduces the visual clutter around your bed. Choose adjustable lamps as they are perfect for reading during the night.</p>
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<h2>15. Clear all the clutter</h2>
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<p>Last, but is no doubt, the most important tip is to clear your room from clutter. If you want a bigger space, you should try making more space by clearing out unnecessary things inside your bedroom. A well-organized, clutter-free, and minimalist bedroom looks visually bigger than how it actually is. Do cleaning and decluttering a habitually and avoid overcrowding your space.</p>
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<h1>Transform your bedroom and open more spaces</h1>
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<p>Keeping your room clean and organized can already make a significant change. But if you still feel like your bedroom is constricted and small, you can follow the tips we've given above. You don't need to change or entirely remodel your room. A few changes and the elimination of unnecessary stuff will do. I hope this guide is useful for your bedroom. Which of these tips will you try?</p>
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<title>Feng Shui Office: Transforming your Workspace for Better Productivity</title>
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<name>Melbren</name>
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<updated>2022-08-29T20:16:17-07:00</updated>
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<p>Work can get pretty stressful at times, but you don't have to let your workspace contribute to that. Having a vibrant, well-arranged office can actually help become more productive. And you can achieve more with that with the help of Feng Shui.</p>
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<p>If you want to transform your office to achieve a more stress-free and productive environment, here are some useful tips on how to change and Feng Shui your office for better productivity.</p>
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<h1>How to feng shui your office?</h1>
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<p>Many people mistake <a href="https://www.luckycathome.com/index.php/2020/08/12/feng-shui-basics-attracting-positive-energy-into-your-home/">Feng Shui</a> for a "Chinese" style of decorating. Although the practice of Feng Shui involves decoration, it's not just about that. Feng Shui is more of the science and art of attracting positive energy (chi) into your space, making it more pleasant and positive for you overall.</p>
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<p>You can apply Feng Shui in almost any space, and that includes your office. There are a lot of ways to Feng Shui in an office. It still largely depends on your personality and preference as the occupant. However, there are essential points on how and where to apply Feng Shui they are:</p>
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<li>Your office layout</li>
<li>Your desk's position</li>
<li>Your office decor</li>
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<p>We will elaborate more on these points later. </p>
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<h1>Feng Shui Office Bagua map</h1>
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<p>The Feng Shui Bagua (also known as pakua) is one of the primary tools used in Feng Shui. You can use the Bagua to analyze the energy of a space, be it at home, garden, or office. The Bagua serves as the Feng Shui energy map of your space and shows you which areas of your space are connected to certain areas of your life.</p>
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<h2>How to map your office using a Bagua</h2>
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<p>The traditional Bagua has nine sides. Each side corresponds to a specific area of your life which include:</p>
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<li>Abundance and prosperity</li>
<li>Fame and reputation</li>
<li>Love and relationship</li>
<li>Family and community</li>
<li>Health</li>
<li>Creativity and children</li>
<li>Wisdom</li>
<li>Career life and purpose</li>
<li>Helpful people and travel</li>
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<p>To map out your office, you may need to use a <a href="https://www.luckycathome.com/index.php/2020/08/12/how-to-use-a-feng-shui-compass/">compass</a> to know the right-facing direction of your office. Knowing what direction will help you align the side of the Bagua properly.</p>
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<p>After mapping out the sections, you should ask yourself which parts of your life and/or business you'd want to focus on. For example, you'd want to enhance your career. You can locate where the career section is in the Bagua, and you may want to put an item that could help amplify the energy in that area.</p>
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<h1>Which direction should your office desk face?</h1>
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<p>Like what we mentioned earlier, the position of your desk is a vital part of practicing Feng Shui in your office. Here's how you can position your desk the right way.</p>
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<h2>1. Place your desk in a command position.</h2>
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<p>The command position is where your desk is facing the doorway. You should be able to see who's coming in and out of your office. You can put your desk vertically, horizontally, or diagonally depending on your space.</p>
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<p>But keep in mind that your desk shouldn't be directly in line with the door. You should be able to see the door, but it shouldn't be directly in front of you. This could give off negative energy which you wouldn't want in your office.</p>
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<h2>2. Desk facing wall</h2>
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<p>This is the position you should avoid when positioning your desk. A desk that facing a wall has an inherent bad energy flow in Feng Shui. It also symbolizes obstacles, which get in the way of your productivity. Moreover, it can make you feel less motivated and less inspired because there's no beautiful view in front of you.</p>
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<h2>3. Back against a window</h2>
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<p>Another position to avoid is having a window against your back. This also promotes negative energy flow in Feng Shui. Having your back against a window could mean that negative energy would stab you in the back.</p>
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<h2>4. Back against a wall</h2>
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<p>In Feng Shui, you should always have something solid and stable behind you. And a wall is a perfect example. This will provide you with stability, which is the best for career support. If you can't put your desk chair against a wall, you can also use office chairs with high backrest.</p>
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<h2>5. Face your lucky direction</h2>
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<p>You can also use your lucky direction to position your desk. You can determine this by finding your Kua number. You can use this <a href="https://www.wofs.com/kua-number-calculator/">Kua calculator</a> to find your Kua number.</p>
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<p>North, East, South, and Southeast are good for those who have Kua numbers 9, 4, 3, and 1</p>
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<p>West, Northeast, Northwest, and Southwest are good for those who have Kua numbers 8, 7, 6, and 2</p>
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<p>For those who have Kua number 5, it is the same as Kua number 2 for males and Kua number 8 for females.</p>
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<p>You can also utilize your Kua number to determine your lucky <a href="https://www.luckycathome.com/index.php/2020/08/12/what-is-my-feng-shui-element/">element</a>, which you can use to decorate your office. </p>
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<h2>6. Choose the right desk</h2>
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<p>Aside from choosing the right position, selecting the right desk is also essential. Choose one that has enough space for all your essentials. A rectangular one (with rounded edges) is good. You can also go for a curved desk, but make sure you're sitting inside the curve, so the positive energy will towards you.</p>
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<p>Don't choose brightly colored desks, too, as it could make you feel restless and uneasy.</p>
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<h1>How to arrange Feng Shui office furniture?</h1>
<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N-D4cPDTZJWW7xc7cVArP7TZa1hgEPLSBmpfiRmYr8XA6X9DpY8eWlUv7hgd6Yt9dydiGYD1Pr4ihfqpsw-beyudK4jsNTxCo70dToLWpoPk3GqbAgWq0Nj7H4-6MEyALDBXN3c" data-is-external-image="true" alt="This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is -N-D4cPDTZJWW7xc7cVArP7TZa1hgEPLSBmpfiRmYr8XA6X9DpY8eWlUv7hgd6Yt9dydiGYD1Pr4ihfqpsw-beyudK4jsNTxCo70dToLWpoPk3GqbAgWq0Nj7H4-6MEyALDBXN3c"></p>
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<p>We've talked about the proper placement of the main furniture in your office, which is your desk. So how should you lay out the rest of the items in your office? Here are some tips.</p>
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<li>If you're sitting in a cubicle, place a mirror on your desk to see anyone coming up behind you.</li>
<li>Use a round or oval table in conference rooms to attract auspicious chi energy to move around the room.</li>
<li>Arrange your storage spaces and avoid storing clutter in them.</li>
<li>Put out updated magazines and replace worn or tattered reading materials on your receiving area.</li>
<li>If you don't have a receiving area, put plants and lighting on your doorway to make the space more inviting.</li>
<li>Avoid sharp corners when choosing furniture.</li>
<li>Avoid sharp edges pointing at you.</li>
<li>Avoid sitting below a beam.</li>
<li>Put some pictures of your loved one(s)/family on your desk.</li>
<li>Place the things you need on easy reach.</li>
<li> Keep only your daily items on your desk.</li>
<li>Avoid overcrowded bookshelves.</li>
<li>Use pieces that reflect your personality.</li>
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<h1>What is the best feng shui color for an office?</h1>
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<p>In Feng Shui, every color has a different meaning and attracts different energies. In an office setting, these are the highly-suggested colors you can use:</p>
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<li>Green - improves health and balance</li>
<li>Yellow - attracts happiness and good times </li>
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<li>Blue - supports career success and growth</li>
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<p>If you want to destress, you can add some earthy tones like browns, light grey, etc.</p>
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<p>If you want to attract more energy that could drive you up during the day, you can add vibrant colors like orange, red, and bright yellow. </p>
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<h1>What plants are best for office Feng Shui?</h1>
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<p>Plants are both excellent and Feng Shui and good for your health, so placing one in your office is a must. Plants clean the air, making your environment more refreshing. Right plants can also bring you good luck.</p>
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<p>Here are some plants you can put in your office:</p>
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<li>Areca palm</li>
<li>Reed’s palm</li>
<li>Dwarf date palm</li>
<li>Boston fern</li>
<li>Janet Craig dracaena</li>
<li>English ivy</li>
<li>Australian sword fern</li>
<li>Peace Lily</li>
<li>Rubber plant</li>
<li>Weeping fig</li>
<li>African violet</li>
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<p>Make sure to use living plants. Avoid dead and artificial plants as these could attract negative energy.</p>
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<h1>How do you create positive energy in an office?</h1>
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<p>We've talked about proper table positioning, using the right colors, and adding some plants to create better Feng Shui in your office. Besides the above mentioned, you can also use decor and other fixtures to create positive energy in your workspace. Here are some additionals you should consider:</p>
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<li>Keep your office clean and clutter-free, especially your desk and the floor.</li>
<li>Add some water features like a small fountain or aquarium in your office.</li>
<li>Use motivational quotes as decor on your walls.</li>
<li> Use aromatherapy and diffuse calming oils to create balance.</li>
<li>Dispose of and replace broken furniture, decor, lighting, etc.</li>
<li>Maximize your exposure to natural light.</li>
<li>Keep your office well lit and clean.</li>
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<h1>How to fix bad office Feng Shui?</h1>
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<p>You can rearrange your office and replace items according to the best Feng Shui. Still, in some cases, you can't avoid certain contradictions like having your back against a window or a desk facing the wall.</p>
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<p>You shouldn't put pressure on yourself too much with these conditions. Remember, the purpose of this is to make a positive and motivating environment for you to work on, so you should feel comfortable in your office.</p>
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<p>You can use 'cures' in unavoidable bad Feng Shui if you want to. Here are some useful ones you could look into.</p>
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<h3>Issue #1: Desk facing the wall</h3>
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<p><strong>Cure:</strong> Place a beautiful picture of an open and low area like a garden or bed of flowers.</p>
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<h3>Issue #2: Sitting below a beam</h3>
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<p><strong>Cure:</strong> Paint the beam the color of the ceiling or stencil it with "uplifting" design like clouds or birds in flight.</p>
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<h3>Issue #3: Sitting straightly in-line with the door</h3>
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<p><strong>Cure:</strong> Put a small bell or crystal near the door. You can also put a plant in between your desk and the door. This will help slow down the rushing energy.</p>
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<h3>Issue #4: No solid support behind you/sitting with a window behind </h3>
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<p><strong>Cure:</strong> You can put a picture of a mountain or a tortoise behind you. This will give you reliable support.</p>
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<h3>Issue #5: Sitting with a door behind you</h3>
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<p><strong>Cure:</strong> Put a small mirror on your desk or cubicle to help you see the door behind.</p>
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<h1>Bring in the positive vibes to your office!</h1>
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<p>Every office has the potential to bring us to success, especially when it looks and feels motivating and positive. Aside from a positive outlook towards your goals, attracting positive energy into your workspace could also help.</p>
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<p>With a bit of help from the Feng Shui practice, you can surely transform your office into a more prosperous and productive space.</p>
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<title>5 Amazing Coffee Filter Crafts You Can Make at Home</title>
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<name>Melbren</name>
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<updated>2022-08-29T20:17:50-07:00</updated>
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<p>What if we tell you that coffee filters are not just for coffee? You can actually make tons of other exciting things using that piece of filter paper. This simple-shaped and lint-free designed paper can be helpful in lots of other ways, too. Read on, and we'll show you how.</p>
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<h1>What are some uses for coffee filters?</h1>
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<p>Aside from filtering the coffee in your coffee machine, coffee filters can also work as:</p>
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<li>Plate liners</li>
<li>Window cleaners</li>
<li>Snack bowls</li>
<li>Oil-absorbing sheets</li>
<li>Popsicle drip catcher</li>
<li>AND MORE...</li>
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<p>Other than being an essential household item, coffee filters are also great for crafting. And you can make tons of crafting projects with it.</p>
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<h1>How do you use a coffee filter for crafts?</h1>
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<p>Crafting with coffee filters can be done in so many ways. You can cut them, stick them together, paint on them, make amazing decor with them. The list is endless. </p>
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<p>If you have a bunch of coffee filters lying around, here are 10 amazing coffee filter crafts you can make at home. The best part is, you can create and have fun with these crafting projects with your kids.</p>
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<h1>What crafts can you make with coffee filters?</h1>
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<p>Here is the list of crafts you can make using coffee filters. They are easy and really fun to make. So bring out your coffee filters and let's start crafting!</p>
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<h2>1. Coffee filter butterfly </h2>
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<p>These colorful coffee filter butterflies are great for spring decor. You can attach them on strings or stick them on a wall for that lively and colorful spring effect.</p>
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<p><strong>Materials:</strong></p>
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<li>white coffee filters</li>
<li>watercolor paints</li>
<li>colored pipe cleaners or chenille stem</li>
<li>paintbrushes</li>
<li>water</li>
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<p><strong>Procedure:</strong></p>
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<p>1. Lay the coffee filter flat on a surface and paint them using the paintbrush and watercolor paints. Make sure to lay a newspaper or a paper plate on the surface before doing this. It's because the water from the watercolor might soak through. Once done, just set aside to dry.</p>
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<p>2. Once your coffee filters are dry, fold them in an accordion style, in about half an inch pleats.</p>
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<p>3. Fold one pipe cleaner in half and place the folded coffee filter in the middle of the fold. Center the coffee filter at the bend.</p>
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<p>4. Twist the open ends of the pipe cleaner around the coffee filter to secure it in place.</p>
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<p>5. bend or curl the open ends of the pipe cleaner to create the butterfly antenna.</p>
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<p>6. Fan out or spread the butterfly wings.</p>
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<p>7. You can attach it on a string or stick them on a wall. And you're done!</p>
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<h2>2. Ocean Animal Suncatcher</h2>
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<p>For a fun ocean-themed project, this ocean animal suncatchers are great for kids who love fishes and other water animals. You can stick them on your windows for a beautiful, colorful sunlight effect. </p>
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<p><strong>Materials:</strong></p>
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<li>Dark blue or black art paper </li>
<li>Watercolor paints</li>
<li>Paintbrush</li>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>Glue</li>
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<p><strong>Procedure:</strong></p>
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<p>1. Paint your coffee filters using watercolor paint. You can paint in as many colors as you like. The more colorful, the better! Leave it to dry.</p>
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<p>2. Print or draw sea animals on the dark blue or black paper and cut them. Make sure your cut-outs are not larger than the coffee filters.</p>
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<p>3. Glue the animal cut-outs on the dried coffee filters.</p>
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<p>4. You can stick your finished project on the window to get hit by sunlight for a beautiful silhouette effect.</p>
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<h2>3. Peonies</h2>
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<p>Aside from their beautiful appearance, Peony flowers are a symbol of prosperity, good fortune, a happy marriage, romance, compassion, and honor. You can actually make your own wilt-free peonies using coffee filters. Here's how:</p>
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<p><strong>Materials:</strong></p>
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<li>White Coffee Filters (8 pcs. per flower)</li>
<li>Floral Wire</li>
<li>Floral Tape</li>
<li>Food Coloring</li>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>Pencil or Pen</li>
<li>Bowl</li>
<li>Water</li>
<li>Glue or Hot Glue Gun</li>
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<p>1. Fold your coffee filters in half. Continue folding them in half for three times more (you'll get around 16 petals). You can do 2 coffee filters at a time.</p>
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<p>2. When you get that cone shape, use the scissors to cut the open edge of your coffee filters to a more rounded edge.</p>
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<p>3. After cutting the edges, unravel the coffee filters.</p>
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<p>4. This is optional. You can make white peony flowers, but if you want colored peony flowers, you can dye them.</p>
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<p>Put some water in the bowl and add a few drops of food color in it. You can put as many drops of food color as you want, depending on how deep you want the color to be. To test it out, try dipping a coffee filter and pull it out to see the color payoff.</p>
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<p>5. After mixing your dye solution, dip the coffee filters into the water and pull them out. Place them on a surface to dry.</p>
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<p>6. Cut your floral wire to 12-inch lengths. You can use two wires if you want a sturdy stem. Using a pencil, wrap one end of your wire several times into a coil. Then slide it off the pencil and press the loop together. This will be the center for your flower and a stopper, so your coffee filters won't slip through.</p>
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<p>7. Using the other end, poke the floral wire through the center of your first filter petal. Put some hot glue on the coil to hold the first petal in place (be careful with using hot glue). Twist the bottom of the coffee filter to secure it in place.</p>
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<p>8. Repeat step #7 until you have all 8 filter petals on the floral wire. Make sure to glue the last petal in place.</p>
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<p>9. Grab your floral tape and cut about a 12-inch to 16-inch strip. Wrap your floral wire using the tape, starting at the base of coffee filters. Use a dot of hot glue to stick the end of your floral tape.</p>
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<p>Remember to pull on your floral tape slightly so it would stretch. This will also activate its stickiness.</p>
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<p>10. Wrap your wire by spinning your floral tape all the way down your floral wire to create your stem. You can wrap it all the way down and then back up again to make it more sturdy. Once you finish wrapping, it's done!</p>
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<p>11. You can create a couple of these and put them on a vase to display. You can also turn it to a bouquet.</p>
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<h2>4. Coffee Filter Fall Leaf Garland</h2>
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<p>This leaf garland is a fantastic decor for the fall season. You can hang them on your windows, doors, or pretty much anywhere.</p>
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<p><strong>Materials:</strong></p>