Wednesday, 30 December 2009

Be Creative With Feng Shui in Children's Rooms

By Jay Lions

Feng Shui is very popular when designing rooms but many haven't heard of using it in a child's space. Feng Shui is usually used to create relaxation and also harmony in a rooms design. It also means the arrangements of the furniture in each room need to be placed correctly to give the positive energies for life.

Look around your child's room and you'll see many different belongings. If you notice the room is very crowded and you also see your child has a hard time concentrating, it may be due to the design. By opting for a nature-like style, you'll make it seem simpler and not too distracting. Soft fabrics and lighting will apply this Feng Shui feeling in your child's room.

One great factor when placing a child's bed in the room with the Feng Shui style is placing the head of the bed against the wall. This will allow them to get out on any side if they need to turn the light on or off for any certain reason.

Clutter must be consistently purged. Remember to place all electronics, books and toys in storage bins tucked away in the closet or under the bed. You can also use a beautiful armoire to hide other unnecessary distractions, such as a television, video games, or a stereo.

Children need plenty of rest so they can be productive the following day so you want to create a relaxing environment for your little one. You don't want something too bright or overwhelming which will distract them and make them feel over stimulated.

Provide a soft area rug to cover the floor of your child's room. Rugs create softness and balance against hard walls. Texture is an important part of Feng Shui so a rug is the perfect accessory for your child's room. Find a rug in a soft color so it doesn't overwhelm your child or make the room feel weighted down. Look for an area rug that is soft and comfortable for when you child plays on the floor.

Even the wall and ceiling angles play a part in Feng Shui. With sloping eaves, posters are not recommended to be put at the bed's head since it creates a sensation on pressure hanging above your child's head.

If you aren't quite sure what Feng Shui is but you want to create this style in your child's room or any other room in the home, try researching it before decorating a space. Another great idea to make sure your child's room is safe and has that Feng Shui feel is to sleep in it for a night. Look around and see what the vision is before you rest your head and also when you wake up. Also take into consideration shadows which may appear with the glare of the night light. Make sure it's not going to scare your child if they wake up in the middle of the night. On the other hand, if the room is bright due to a street light then place darkening shades on their windows to give them peace. If your child is old enough to help you decorate their room encourage them to help you. This will be a great learning experience for them and also show them that other cultures have great design techniques. Also ask them how they feel when they enter their room. Make sure nothing is harsh to their eyes and they feel at peace with the decor.

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