A feng shui home makeover is just minutes away, when you follow these 10 helpful redecorating tips.

 

Feng Shui Do’s

  • Add plants. To create a more peaceful home environment and ward off bad energy, add fresh plants and flowers to your home.
  • Use soothing colors. Hues such as peach and pink calm the spirit.
  • Remove mirrors. If you have one in your bedroom, remove it immediately, since it is said that the energy created by mirrors in this space can cause poor sleep. Move mirrors to your dining room instead.
  • Close your bedroom door. This simple step helps transform your bedroom into a sacred cocoon.
  • Tap into the power of crystals. For better health, hang one in the center of your house to promote circulation of energy.

 

Feng Shui Don’ts

  • Ceiling fans. Keep ’em out of your bedroom. They cut the air (or the chi) that replenishes you during sleep. If you can’t remove them, cover them up.
  • Protruding corners. According to feng shui theory, corners or any sharp, pointed objects are “poison arrows” that carry ill fortune and direct negative energy toward whatever they face. If they point toward the bed, they can disrupt sleep. If you can’t move the offending objects, try re-angling your bed so that you don’t face any of these potential energy-sappers when you’re snoozing.
  • Combined living and working spaces. Your office and bedroom should never be one and the same. Your bedroom is a sacred place for sleep and nocturnal fun; you should feel peaceful there. So banish those papers, stacks of bills and unfinished projects from your sight. If you’re short on space, use a screen to separate your working and sleeping areas.
  • Fluorescent lights. Replace all fluorescent lights, which feng shui experts say can zap your energy.
  • Avoid dried or artificial plants. Opt for fresh flowers, which bring good fortune.