If youve purchased land so that you can build a dream house from the ground up, then you can apply Feng Shui design techniques in the layout of the home. Note that you may need to find an architect who is amenable to working with Feng Shui concepts, but that shouldnt be hard. This represents a fast growing sector in home building because of increasing consumer demand for this philosophical application of the art of placement.
Land Selection:
Feng Shui recommends having a parcel of land that has some type of protection in the rear, and openness in the front. If the back of the land is higher than the front, thats even better. If theres water near your land, youll want to keep that to the front of the house (but not directly pointing AT the house).
Design basics
The entrance to your home is very important. It should be a single door easily seen and free of clutter. Avoid having a stairway directly beyond the entry way if possible (that deters getting Chi into the main level of the house). In your layout, long hallways can be problematic too (particularly one from the front to the back door you can usher in good chi and have it go right back out again!).
This welcomes positive energy (Chi) into your home. The path leading to your door shouldnt be too straight, and include some live plants along the way. This guides both the eye and good vibrations where you want them. This improves the overall hospitable feel in your new home.
Ceilings & Windows
Light and air are key to positive Chi. You want mid-height ceilings (a balance between masculine and feminine energy) so the area feels open yet cozy. Good sized windows that let in natural light also strongly affect your homes ambiance. The more natural light you can use, the less you have to depend on electrical lamps, that dont do much to improve moods. Adding ceiling lights to your home building plans give you the best of both worlds!
Doors and Edges
While doors are necessary to home construction, having too many can block Chi and even cause tension in a home. The same holds true with having too many sharp corners (think flow).
Room by Room:
In laying out the interior of your home with an archetect there are areas that will complement specific areas of your life based on Feng Shui principles. For your main bedroom, look to an area of the home thats Northward. This direction is associated with passion and also relaxation. If youre planning on an office, workout room, or a study space for students, then North East is the best choice. This is the center for clarity and focus, along with a good amount of energy for manifesting goals.
Moving to the East of the home youll find your center for positive thoughts and overall happiness. This makes the Eastern portion of your home ideal for the kitchen, or maybe for a me room (a place where you get to play). In the South East you move into your money center and an area that inspires creativity. So this would be an alternative area for that home office, or just a spot where you balance your checkbook!
For your dining room consider the Southern part of your building plan. This area symbolizes your social interaction. The alternative would be to use this region for a living room if thats where you do most of your entertaining.
Family rooms work well in the Southwestern area of a home as this region focuses on sustaining healthy relationships. For a couple, this might be a good spot for a bedroom too.
Turning Westward we meet the area of a house associated with family, love, commitment, and prosperity. That makes the west good for many rooms from a small office to a family room, bedroom for children, or dining room.
Put your pantry or cleaning room in the Northwest of the home this helps you stay organized and on task.
And what about the center of the home? This is where all the Chi mixes and mingles to perfection. That means keeping this region clear of clutter is very important. The center of your home should be designed to be as open as possible with no major obstructions to deter the good Chi youve worked so hard to achieve.
Summary:
By applying these basic Feng Shui Home Building tips you will find that the final design and presentation of your home is open, uncluttered and very welcoming. Many architects are ready and willing to work with you on creating a space that's uniquely yours and that will welcome the best energies into your home.