Boost Your Luck: Feng Shui Tips For Flat Pack Kitchens Perth Homeowners Should Know

In most cultures, the kitchen is considered the heart of the home: the family's nourishment and health comes from what we do in the kitchen. It is no surprise then that the ancient Chinese practice of harmonising the energies between individuals and their environment, or feng shui, has found relevance even in the most modern of homes. Here are some feng shui inspired tips for flat pack kitchens Perth homeowners can easily follow.

Location and position.

Ideally, the kitchen should not be located near the main door or the front door - in feng shui terms this means that the good energy from the kitchen will easily flow out of the house. If the floor plan can't be changed, putting up a divider such as a screen or curtain is a good enough remedy. Having a kitchen island in between is also a good idea. The kitchen should also be facing away from the bathroom or bathroom door as the energies from these two areas shouldn't mix. Feng shui aside, common hygiene sense would also dictate to keep these two areas apart.

Clean and fix.

Having clean surroundings give a positive boost to any area; the same goes for the kitchen. Clean your kitchen regularly, especially the stove which is the heart of this space. Wipe the counters, scrub the floor, and remove unnecessary items inside the drawers. Clean the fridge and check the food for freshness; a lot of containers get overlooked and the food inside stay in the fridge for months past their expiry date. Fix any appliance or furniture that are malfunctioning or broken. In feng shui terms, cleaning the space and fixing broken things are outward manifestations of one's intention to take good care of oneself.

Minimise and declutter.

To really maximise the positive effect of keeping your kitchen clean, it is recommended to keep kitchen gadgets to a minimum. Too many gadgets mean that spaces in the kitchen that should be clear are instead cluttered. Clutter in the kitchen prevents you from moving efficiently and comfortably as you prepare food. Only keep things that you use on a daily basis. Kitchen gadgets that are seldom or rarely used should be placed in storage.

Balance and flow.

The five elements of feng shui - earth, fire, metal, water and wood - should ideally be present in the kitchen. In most modern kitchens, the wood element is missing. You can bring in this element by having a small plant on the counter or windowsill. If space is an issue, even a picture of plants or trees will do. To keep positive energy flowing throughout the kitchen, the five elements must be in balance. For example, opposing elements such as fire (stove) and water (refrigerator) should not be right next or across each other. The same principle also explains why placing aquariums in the kitchen is not a good idea, feng shui-wise.

Whether one believes in feng shui or not, the practical sense of being in harmony with one's surroundings especially within the home cannot be denied. Thus, even houses with the cheapest flat pack kitchens can actually attract health and abundance into the home when feng shui principles are applied.

Adam is an author, who wrote many articles about Home Renovations like kitchen renovations and its related accessories like customized or designed cabinets.