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101 Feng Shui Home Tips for a Calmer, More Aligned Home

Last updated: 12th September, 2026

Feng Shui is the centuries-old Chinese practice of arranging your home so that chi —the energy that moves through every space—can flow freely instead of getting stuck. Below are 101 simple, room-by-room adjustments you can make starting today, from your front door to your back garden.

You don’t need to do all 101 at once. Pick the room that’s bothering you most, work through a few tips, and let the rest unfold slowly. Small, consistent shifts are what change how a home feels to live in.

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Entryway — The mouth of chi

Feng Shui Tips 1–10: Entryway

  1. Keep your front door path clear of clutter, shoes, and obstacles so chi can flow freely into your home.
  2. Make sure your front door opens fully, without furniture blocking it.
  3. Add a welcome mat outside your door to mark a clear transition from the outside world.
  4. Keep the entryway well-lit — a bright, warm light invites good energy in.
  5. Avoid placing a mirror directly facing the front door; it can push incoming energy back outside.
  6. Repair or repaint a chipped or faded front door — it’s the “face” of your home.
  7. Add a potted plant or fresh flowers near the entrance to soften and energize the space.
  8. Keep your house number visible and in good repair — it should feel proud, not worn.
  9. If you can see straight through your home from the front door to the back, use a screen, rug, or furniture to slow the energy down.
  10. Store shoes in a closed cabinet rather than a pile by the door.
Living Room — Where energy gathers

Feng Shui Tips 11–22: Living Room

  1. Arrange your main seating so it has a solid wall behind it, not a window — this creates a sense of support.
  2. Avoid seating where the back of a sofa or chair faces the entry door directly.
  3. Choose a coffee table with rounded or soft edges over sharp corners pointed at seating.
  4. Keep pathways through the room open — furniture shouldn’t block natural movement.
  5. Bring in all five elements: wood (plants, wood furniture), fire (candles, lamps), earth (ceramics, stone), metal (frames, hardware), and water (a small fountain or mirror).
  6. Choose warm, layered lighting over one harsh overhead light.
  7. Keep the TV to one focal wall rather than the room’s centerpiece.
  8. Add plants with rounded leaves (like a pothos or peace lily) to soften sharp architectural lines.
  9. Clear surfaces of unread mail and miscellaneous clutter weekly.
  10. Choose art that reflects the mood you want to feel — avoid images of decay, storms, or conflict.
  11. Balance yin (soft, quiet) and yang (bright, active) elements so the room feels both restful and alive.
  12. Keep a meaningful photo or piece of art in the “relationships” corner (far right from the entrance).
Kitchen — The heart of nourishment

Feng Shui Tips 23–34: Kitchen

  1. Keep the stove clean and in good working order — it represents wealth and nourishment in Feng Shui.
  2. Use all the burners on your stove regularly, not just one or two, to keep abundance flowing evenly.
  3. Position the stove so the cook can see the doorway while cooking, if possible.
  4. If the stove faces away from the door, hang a small mirror nearby to reflect the entrance.
  5. Keep countertops clear of clutter — a full counter can mirror a full, overwhelmed mind.
  6. Repair leaky faucets promptly; dripping water is linked to draining finances.
  7. Store knives and sharp objects tucked in drawers rather than displayed on the counter.
  8. Keep a bowl of fresh fruit or citrus on the counter to symbolize abundance.
  9. Take the trash out regularly and keep the bin lid closed.
  10. Add a herb pot on the windowsill for living, growing energy.
  11. Keep the kitchen well-ventilated so cooking smells — and stagnant energy — don’t linger.
  12. Avoid placing the stove directly across from the sink or refrigerator, where fire and water elements clash.
Bedroom — Rest, intimacy & renewal

Feng Shui Tips 35–49: Bedroom

  1. Place your bed so you can see the door from where you lie, without being directly in line with it — the “command position.”
  2. Choose a solid, upholstered headboard for stability and support while you sleep.
  3. Keep the space under your bed clear — storing clutter there can weigh down your rest.
  4. Use nightstands on both sides of the bed, even if you sleep alone, to create balance and space for a future partner.
  5. Remove the TV, desk, and exercise equipment from the bedroom — this room is for rest and intimacy only.
  6. Keep mirrors out of direct view of the bed, or cover them at night if that’s not possible.
  7. Choose soft, calming colors — warm neutrals, blush, or soft blues — over bright or busy patterns.
  8. Layer soft textiles like a wool throw or cotton sheets to support the earth element.
  9. Keep phone chargers and electronics off the nightstand and away from your pillow.
  10. Hang artwork that feels peaceful and grounded — avoid solitary imagery if you’re partnered or trying to conceive.
  11. Use pairs of objects, like two lamps or two cushions, to symbolize partnership and balance.
  12. Keep closet doors closed at night, especially if the closet is visible from the bed.
  13. Avoid positioning your bed under a window or a sloped ceiling beam.
  14. Choose curtains heavy enough to block outside light and street noise for deeper rest.
  15. Keep the space calm and uncluttered — a nightstand book stack of “someday” reads counts as clutter too.
Bathroom — Water & release

Feng Shui Tips 50–57: Bathroom

  1. Keep the toilet lid down when not in use, so good energy (and money luck) doesn’t drain away.
  2. Keep the bathroom door closed, especially if it’s near the kitchen or bedroom.
  3. Add a plant that thrives in humidity, like a fern, to bring living energy into a water-heavy room.
  4. Fix dripping taps and running toilets right away.
  5. Keep towels fresh, folded, and matching rather than mismatched or damp.
  6. Use soft lighting for a spa-like feel rather than harsh fluorescents.
  7. Keep the space ventilated and free of mildew, which creates heavy, stagnant energy.
  8. Store cleaning products out of sight in a closed cabinet.
Home Office — Focus & flow

Feng Shui Tips 58–67: Home Office

  1. Position your desk in the command position — facing the door, but not directly in line with it.
  2. Keep your desk against a solid wall for a sense of backing and support.
  3. Clear your desktop at the end of each day so you start fresh each morning.
  4. Add a plant to your workspace to support focus and reduce stress.
  5. Keep your chair supportive and in good repair — it shapes how grounded you feel while you work.
  6. Avoid working with your back to a window if you can help it.
  7. Use a proper desk rather than working from your bed or a kitchen counter when possible.
  8. Keep paperwork organized in closed drawers rather than open, visible piles.
  9. Add a small object that represents your goals or intentions somewhere in view.
  10. Let in natural light wherever possible — it supports clarity and energy.
Dining Room — Connection & abundance

Feng Shui Tips 68–73: Dining Room

  1. Choose a round or oval table where possible to encourage conversation and connection.
  2. Keep the dining table clear between meals rather than using it as a catch-all surface.
  3. Add a mirror that reflects the dining table to symbolically double abundance.
  4. Use warm, dimmable lighting to make mealtimes feel intentional.
  5. Seat the head of the household with a clear view of the entrance to the room.
  6. Keep chairs pushed in and tidy when not in use.
Hallways & Stairs — Movement between spaces

Feng Shui Tips 74–79: Hallways & Stairs

  1. Keep hallways well-lit from end to end — dark corridors slow the flow of chi.
  2. Clear hallway floors completely; they’re a passage, not a storage zone.
  3. Add artwork along long hallways to slow rushing energy and make the space feel intentional.
  4. Keep the bottom and top of staircases clear of clutter.
  5. If a staircase faces the front door directly, use a rug or plant to soften energy rushing toward the exit.
  6. Repair loose or squeaky stairs promptly — they’re a literal and symbolic shaky foundation.
Outdoor & Exterior — First impressions

Feng Shui Tips 80–87: Outdoor & Exterior

  1. Keep pathways to your front door clear, swept, and in good repair.
  2. Trim overgrown bushes or trees that block the front door or windows.
  3. Add outdoor lighting along paths and entrances for safety and warm, welcoming energy.
  4. Keep the letterbox clean and in good condition — a small but symbolic gateway to your home.
  5. Fix broken fences, gates, or gutters promptly rather than letting them linger.
  6. Add potted plants or flowers near the entrance to greet you and your guests.
  7. Keep outdoor furniture clean and inviting rather than weathered and forgotten.
  8. If you have a garden, keep it tended rather than wild and overgrown — a little care goes a long way.
Whole-Home Principles — The foundations

Feng Shui Tips 88–101: Whole-Home Principles

  1. Declutter one drawer, shelf, or surface a week rather than aiming for an overwhelming overhaul.
  2. Repair anything broken in your home within a reasonable time — broken items are thought to hold stagnant energy.
  3. Let fresh air circulate by opening windows for a few minutes each day, weather permitting.
  4. Use the bagua map to identify which areas of your home correspond to health, wealth, relationships, and career.
  5. Balance the five elements throughout your home rather than letting one dominate every room.
  6. Choose live plants over artificial ones wherever you can — living energy matters.
  7. Keep walkways throughout the home at least a metre wide so chi — and you — can move freely.
  8. Store out-of-season items in closed containers rather than visible piles.
  9. Replace burnt-out lightbulbs promptly; a home should always feel fully “switched on.”
  10. Choose soothing, natural scents like sandalwood or citrus over synthetic air fresheners.
  11. Keep sentimental items that bring genuine joy, and let go of things you keep out of guilt or obligation.
  12. Play soft, calming music or nature sounds occasionally to shift stagnant energy in a room.
  13. Bring a singing bowl, bell, or clapping sound into corners and closets to clear stuck energy.
  14. Walk through your home once a season and simply ask: does this space still feel like me?
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