Learn Feng Shui Basics For Kitchens

The perfect feng shui kitchen is a harmonious and balanced room that promotes health and happiness. We show you how to channel this ancient energy in your home with our easy-to-follow top tips:

We all know how much difference a neat and tidy home can make to our state of mind, so it's no wonder that decluttering is vital to the positive flow of energy. Don't fill your kitchen with unnecessary gadgets, and only keep kitchen items in there - it shouldn't be the dumping ground for the whole family's bits and bobs.

The feng shui kitchen should be a bright and airy place to be, so make the most of any windows you have in the room by leaving them undressed and keeping the glass clean. If you don't have a window in the kitchen, hang some uplifting artwork in the room - a beach or countryside scene perhaps. When it comes to lighting, you want to work to minimise the amount of shadow in the room. Spotlights are a great choice as they light from above so you don't get mood-changing shadows.

Fresh flowers create a welcoming and uplifting atmosphere in any room, but in your kitchen they'll not only bring a burst of colour to the scene, they could inspire you to cook and eat fresher foods too! Fresh fruit makes a great centrepiece for the kitchen table, and will also bring uplifting energy into the heart of your home.

Bright and bold colours attract Yang energy (or Chi), so they are a great choice for some areas of your kitchen. But while uplifting, Yang Chi doesn't support your digestion, so if you eat in your kitchen too, try to make sure that area of the room is decorated in softer, pastel colours.

Yellow creates warming, sunny and welcoming energy. Why not pick out your kitchen essentials (tea towels, utensils, even electricals) in the sunshine shade?

Green. As a fresh, zesty shade, green is the feng shui colour of renewal and new beginnings. When you choose this colour it is important to have several different shades of green to maximize the feng shui energy benefits, so a kitchen featuring a tonal green mosaic like the one here would be perfect.

Red. Bring some passion into your kitchen but keep things sleek and clean. Glossy red wall tiles are perfect - they're easy to keep clean, light reflecting and a modern, uplifting shade. Now enjoy the uplifting energy you have created!