Feng shui is all about arranging the different elements in your living space so you can attract and keep good energy in your house. There’s one common household item, though, that can trip up even the experts: mirrors and the best placement for them. So, how do you make sure that you’re using the right feng shui principles when picking out spots for your mirrors? Here’s a brief feng shui guide that can help you double or reflect the good vibes:
Keep mirrors perpendicular to your front door
Place a mirror perpendicular to the front door instead of right in front of it. When you’re hanging it, focus on a particular intention, such as attracting more success or opportunities, to direct the mirror’s energy.
Hang mirrors in your dining room
Many feng shui practitioners recommend hanging mirrors in the walls of your dining room. This is because these areas usually represent your capacity to attract and hold wealth. A mirror would reflect your good fortune and even increase it.
Don’t place mirrors in your kitchen
Oops, hold off on that idea to install a reflective backsplash in your kitchen. A mirror facing a stove can reflect negative energy and you definitely don’t want any of that where you prepare food for your loved ones.
Make your mirrors reflect a beautiful or positive view
You need to be mindful of what your mirrors consistently reflect in your home. If you’ve got one facing an attractive, serene view, then it will reflect calming energy. However, if your mirror constantly reflects a table where you keep your pile of bills, that could encourage money issues to multiply.
Place mirrors in your hallway
It’s often a positive addition to position mirrors in this area of the house. However, if you place one at the end, it can end up slowing down the energy flow in your home. Another great spot to hang a mirror is on the landing of a small staircase so it can help open up the space.
Keep a mirror near your desk
Don’t hang it right in front of your desk since that can work against you and increase negative energy. Constantly seeing yourself while you work can also be distracting. Instead, place it off to the side where you can still see it reflecting a beautiful or calming view.
Hang a mirror or two in your living room
Mirrors in your living room can make any gathering feel livelier by making it look like there’s a lot of people at your party. However, if your guests bring bad energy, then this could be amplified by the mirrors. So, take extra care when writing up your guest list.
Reconsider having an uncovered mirror in your bedroom
Some people have trouble sleeping when they’ve got a large, uncovered mirror in their bedrooms, especially if it’s facing their beds. You certainly don’t want a mirror to reflect your nightmares back at you, for one thing. So, if you absolutely must have a mirror, then consider having one installed on the back of your closet door.
Don’t even think about putting a mirror in your toilet
Most experts would not recommend hanging a mirror in this spot. After all, a lot of negative energy is expelled in this area, and a mirror can reflect that and project it back at you.
Keep these tips in mind the next time you’re thinking about installing a mirror anywhere in your home. Whether you’re living in a studio or a Windsor Tower unit, good feng shui can make any place feel safe and secure.