When designing a home, beyond aesthetics and functionality, Feng Shui is a key factor many homeowners consider. Do you know which Feng Shui taboos might be lurking in your home’s layout? And more importantly, how to fix them? Here are 8 common Feng Shui issues and practical ways to resolve them, straight from Feng Shui masters.
1. Front Door Directly Facing Bedroom Door
The bedroom symbolizes the heart of the home. When the front door faces the bedroom door directly, it creates a “Sha Qi” (negative energy) known as “Knife Pointing at the Heart”.
- Fix: Install a screen or partition at the entrance to block the direct line of sight to the bedroom.
2. Kitchen Door Facing Front Door
The kitchen is the wealth vault. If the kitchen is visible from the entrance, it signals leaking wealth, excessive spending, and disharmony, especially affecting the female head of the house.
- Fix: Add a partition wall or screen between the kitchen and front door.
3. Open Door Facing Stove = Wealth Loss
If the kitchen or stove is immediately visible upon entering, it's a “wealth-exposing layout”, leading to financial drain and family disputes.
- Fix:
- Best: Build a partition wall for complete separation.
- Alternative: Use screens, kitchen islands, or sliding doors to block the view.
- Or reposition the stove.
4. Bed Head Facing the Door
Beds should not face the door directly. The energy and noise from door openings cause restlessness, leading to dizziness or headaches.
- Fix: Move the bed away from the door to achieve “No Bed in Direct Sight”.
- If space is limited, consider a loft bed and avoid air-conditioning vents blowing at the bed.
5. Sofa Immediately Visible from Entrance
The sofa is for relaxation. If it’s the first thing visible from the front door, it exposes occupants to pressure and discomfort.
- Fix: Add a double-sided shoe cabinet or partition with open slats at the entrance for a subtle visual block.
6. Front Door Direct Line to Balcony
The front door lets Qi (energy) in. If it flows straight through to the balcony, wealth energy leaks out, common in smaller homes.
- Fix: Hang curtains, beaded curtains, or Japanese-style noren at the door to block direct view.
7. Odd Number of Light Bulbs
Odd-numbered lights can symbolize loneliness. Especially, having three lights in a row resembles funeral incense.
- Fix: Use even numbers of light bulbs in your fixtures.
8. Using White Light in Living Room
White lighting creates a cold, tense atmosphere, better suited for offices. At home, it disrupts relaxation.
- Fix: Choose warm lighting (2000K warm yellow, 4000K soft white-yellow).
- 4000K is ideal for balance—bright yet cozy.
- Kitchens may still use white light (6000K) for clarity when preparing food.