What are the “three do’s and six don’ts” of balcony feng shui? What should we pay attention to when decorating a residential building?

Introduction: The balcony occupies an important position in the entire house, because it not only provides an area for drying clothes but also brings air and sunlight to the house. It is also an important part of the overall Feng Shui of the house, so you need to pay attention to some Feng Shui issues when decorating. So what are the “three do’s and six don’ts” of balcony feng shui? What should we pay attention to when decorating a residential building? Let’s follow the editor to find out. Mr. Shui Mo’s editor has carefully compiled a small special topic of articles about Feng Shui for everyone. If you want to know more, please enter this special topic to check it out!

Three things to consider when choosing balcony feng shui:

1. The best orientation for a balcony is to face east or south

Considering the importance of the balcony, the orientation of the balcony cannot be ignored.

The reason why some balconies make people feel comfortable and at ease is that they have a good location, a wide view, good lighting and ventilation. Therefore, they are full of vitality and vigor, making people feel comfortable and in harmony with nature.

Generally speaking, the best orientation for a balcony is east or south. The balcony faces east, and an ancient Chinese saying goes "Purple air comes from the east". The so-called "purple air" is auspicious air. The auspicious energy enters the house through the balcony, bringing good luck and peace to the whole family. Moreover, the sun rises in the east, so it can shine into the balcony early in the morning, making the whole house bright and warm, and the family members are therefore in good spirits.

As for the balcony facing south, there is a saying that "the fragrant breeze comes from the south". The "fragrant breeze" is warm and pleasant, which makes people intoxicated. It is also excellent in Feng Shui. Nowadays, houses with balconies facing southeast are generally more expensive, which shows that everyone knows that balconies facing south or east are excellent "feng shui" units.

If the balcony faces north, the biggest disadvantage is that the cold wind will enter the room in winter, affecting people's mood. In addition, if the equipment for keeping warm is insufficient, it will easily make people sick.

It is even more inappropriate to have a balcony facing west, as it will be exposed to the setting sun every day, and the heat cannot dissipate until night, affecting the health of the whole family.

Of course, the feng shui of the balcony orientation is not only related to the external orientation, but also to the orientation of the balcony within the house.

2. The balcony should be decorated in a refreshing way

The balcony is a space for communicating with nature. It should be kept clean and tidy without any clutter.

You can do some decorative beautification on the side walls and the floor of the balcony, such as installing some charming decorations on the side walls; or make some waterscape decorations which are also very fresh and pleasant; plant flowers and plants on the balcony to create a small garden space and add natural scenery to your home.

If it is a living balcony close to the kitchen, you can also use a corner of the balcony to build a storage cabinet to store some vegetables or items that are not used frequently. A small amount of folding furniture can also be placed on the balcony used for rest and dining.

3. It is advisable to place plants that have a Feng Shui effect on the balcony:

The following are some of the plants that are suitable for placing on the balcony and have a Feng Shui effect:

evergreen

The stems are thick, the leaves are thick and large, the color is lush, and it has strong vitality. The large leaves of the large-leafed evergreen stretch out like thick palms, absorbing energy and blessings from the outside. They have a powerful invigorating effect on home feng shui, so the larger the evergreen leaves, the better, and they should remain evergreen.

Money Tree

Its scientific name is Yanzi. It has round, thick and plump leaves that are easy to grow and have strong vitality. It can absorb external gold energy and is extremely beneficial to the family's wealth.

Iron Tree

Also known as the dragon blood tree, the most popular one on the market is the Brazilian dracaena. The leaves of the iron tree are long and narrow with yellow spots in the center. The iron tree symbolizes strength and replenishes the qi and blood of a house. It is one of the important vitality-enhancing plants.

Bamboo

Its trunk is relatively thick and its leaves are narrow and long. It is named because its trunk resembles a palm tree and its leaves resemble bamboo. Planting palm bamboo on the balcony can keep the house safe.

Money Tree

Also known as the peanut tree, it is characterized by a thick stem, long and pointed green leaves, is hardy to grow, and is full of vitality.

Cash cow

The leaves are long and dark green in color. It is a shade-loving plant and has a very rich atmosphere.

Generally speaking, balcony plants that have a feng shui-enhancing effect are tall and sturdy, and the thicker, larger and greener the leaves, the better. For example, the evergreen, money tree, dragon fruit, bamboo palm and lucky tree mentioned above are all typical examples.

Six taboos of balcony feng shui:

1. The balcony should not face the street directly. If you look out from the balcony and see a street straight in front of you, it would be like a tiger pouncing towards you, which is a very unfavorable layout. More importantly, the fast-moving vehicles and noise on the straight road will constantly impact the residents through the balcony, disrupting the peaceful life magnetic field and affecting the quiet atmosphere of the residents, which is very detrimental to the health of the residents.

2. The balcony should not face sharp corners. In traditional Chinese concepts, people like roundness and are particularly sensitive to sharp corners, which should be avoided as much as possible. If there are sharp corners in front of the balcony, you must find a way to resolve it. The most common sharp corners are the sharp corners of neighboring buildings. The sharper and closer these sharp corners are, the more unfavorable they are to the fortune of the house.

3. The balcony should not face a jagged building. Nowadays, some European-style houses have large bay windows to increase indoor space and let in more light and wind, so the exterior walls tend to form pointed shapes, looking like a row of sharp saw teeth.

4. The balcony should not face a curved road. City streets are curved and straight. If you look out from the balcony, you will see that the street in front of the house is curved, with the corner heading straight towards the balcony. This is the "street reverse bow" pattern. You can make a flower rack and plant climbing plants or rotate potted plants to isolate the inside and outside.

5. The balcony should not face the front door. If the balcony faces the front door, you can draw the curtains for a long time to block it. You can also make a porch cabinet to block the door and the balcony, or place fish tanks, potted plants, or climbing plants at the entrance of the door.

6. The balcony should not face the kitchen. The curtains of the floor-to-ceiling door of the balcony should be drawn as much as possible, or a door should be installed on the traffic line between the balcony and the kitchen. The principle is to not affect the movement of the residents, and use cabinets or screens to cover it. In short, do not let the balcony lead directly to the kitchen.
Summary: Through the above article, we know the “three do’s and six don’ts” about balcony feng shui and the feng shui issues that need to be paid attention to when decorating a house. I hope it can help everyone!