Feng shui tips for the kitchen

February 3rd, 2012

Appliance Talk Cooktops Kitchen

Feng shui is all about the flow of energy, or qi (chee) as the Chinese refer to it. Traditionally the Chinese used feng shui to orient buildings with spiritual significance but today it’s part of an international popular culture making the environment in one’s home more balanced and conducive to positive energy flow.

Feng shui tips abound for bedrooms, living rooms, and offices. But what about the hearth of the home, the heart of the home, the kitchen?

Feng Shui Compass

Far from overlooking the significance of the kitchen, the feng shui tradition regards this place as a source of health and wealth.

Qi rides the wind and scatters, but is retained when encountering water – Zangshu (Book of Burial) by Guo Pu of the Jin Dynasty

Feng shui tips for the kitchen

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  Look at all the greenery and spaciousness...hello, flow of energy!

  The kitchen should be well lit and aired, bright and sunny

• Warm, welcoming colours in the yellow range should be used  – yellow is also a good colour for digestion
• Clutter will clog energy and should be avoided, especially on and inside your stove
• The stove is regarded as the symbol for money so it’s important to keep it clean and in good working order
• The stove and the fridge should not be placed next to each other as they are opposing hot and cold energies (and you’ll waste energy powering them)
• Throw away marble surfaces in the kitchen (benches/chopping boards) as they can cause illness and disorders
• Remove mirrors as they bring bad luck in kitchens!
• Introduce some life into your kitchen, such as plants and potted herbs
• If you’re building a house, don’t position the kitchen too close to the front door lest the energy escapes
• For the same energy escaping reason, it’s best not to place the stove right underneath a window