Some may say that the design of Feng Shui is an art. The words Feng Shui translate into the words "wind" and "water" in English, as in Chinese culture gentle wind and clear water have represented good harvest and health. This design style is all about the flow of a room and the positive feeling you get when you enter. It uses the art of balancing the energies of a space to ensure health and good fortune for those who dwell in it.

Developed in China nearly 3,000 years ago, Feng Shui is used extensively in both home and business environments all over the world. Like many other Chinese traditions it is very deep and complex, and in order to master takes years of study. There are few key basics to understand if you wish to design your space with a Feng Shui feel.

Arrangement - For beginners, Feng Shui is a way to cultivate the energy flow and tranquility of a room. This is done by arranging the furniture and layout of a room, as well as by the careful positioning of symbolic decorations and artwork. The entire purpose is to make the living space more enjoyable and comfortable for you and your guests and to increase the positive energy of the room.

The first thing to take into consideration would be to pay attention to the emotional feelings you get from placing different decorations and colors in different spaces. At a certain point, stop and simply exist in the room, and note the feelings you have from observing the room. Occasionally, make small changes, and take note of your emotional differences you feel when you make a change.

Feng Shui design stems from your own feelings and emotions. Much of the placement of furniture and decorations is done by trial and error. You have to make small changes and see how it makes you feel. Close your eyes and envision the space you are designing and imagine every detail you wish to do and try it. If it doesn't have the feeling you are looking for when finished, continue to make small changes. You must have patience when decorating in Feng Shui.

Accessories - Focus on a family shrines, small fountains, candles and wind chimes. The family shrine can often be the centerpiece of room with this design. Use photos of family and friends or anything that represents the joy and happiness in your life.

Remember, use patience when arranging and accessorizing your room to balance your energy and the flow. Feng Shui is an art, so take account of your emotions when decorating, so even the smallest change will be magnified for enjoyment.