Feng Shui principles indicate choices that may interfere with the flow of energy and the sense of balance within the home
Submitted at Mar 13, 2026, 2:30 PM
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Feng Shui starts from the idea that projects directly influence the way we live, think, and feel. More than an ancient Chinese tradition, the method proposes observing the home as a living organism, in which circulation, light, objects, and organization shape the quality of the energy present in the spaces.
Within this logic, some elements can hinder the harmony of the project or create feelings of stagnation, discomfort and visual excess. By understanding what to avoid according to Feng Shui, it becomes possible to adjust small everyday choices and build a lighter, more organized, and more balanced home.
Among the most discussed elements in Feng Shui, mirrors occupy a delicate role. They are considered energy amplifiers: what they reflect tends to multiply in the project. Therefore, their position needs to be considered carefully within the home.
Mirrors facing directly toward the bed, for example, are often cited as unfavorable. The constant reflection can create a feeling of restlessness and excess visual stimulation during rest. The ideal is to position them so that they amplify natural light or reveal pleasant views within the space.
Esc Arquitetura - Sala dos Espelhos. Projeto da CASACOR Minas Gerais 2025. (Studio Tertulia/CASACOR)
The accumulation of items without a clear function also appears among the points of attention in Feng Shui. Overloaded projects hinder the physical and symbolic circulation of energy, creating a sense of weight and disorder.
This does not mean adopting a radical minimalism, but rather maintaining a conscious relationship with what occupies the domestic space. Decorative objects, books, and mementos can coexist in a balanced way when there is space between them, allowing the project to breathe visually.
Cobertura no Arpoador une minimalismo, design e vista para o mar. Projeto de João Panaggio. (Fotos: Juliano Colodeti, do MCA Estúdio | Produção visual: Paulo Carvalho/CASACOR)
Another important principle of Feng Shui concerns the flow within the home. Furniture that blocks passageways, makes walking difficult, or creates confusing routes interferes with the dynamics of the space and the sense of everyday comfort.
Sofas positioned in the middle of hallways, tables that are too large for the project, or cabinets that compress passage areas are common examples. By reorganizing the layout in a more fluid way, the home tends to become more functional and visually light.
PN+ | Paula Neder - O Quarto dos Sonhos. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2025. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
In Feng Shui, plants are associated with vitality and renewal. They represent growth, movement, and the presence of nature within the home. Therefore, dry or poorly cared-for plants are often seen as a sign of stagnant energy.
When maintaining a given species becomes difficult, it may be more interesting to replace it with another that better adapts to the lighting and the home’s routine. Healthy plants reinforce a sense of freshness and contribute to a more vibrant atmosphere.
Ale Mellos Arquitetura de Interiores - Gazebo da Botânica. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2025. (Roberta Gewehr/CASACOR)
Damaged items or those that no longer serve their purpose also appear among the elements that Feng Shui recommends observing carefully. Stopped clocks, burned-out bulbs, broken furniture, or unused electronic devices can convey the sense of something interrupted in the project.
Small repairs help restore the sense of continuity in the home. In many cases, discarding the object or restoring it returns clarity to the space, reducing the presence of elements that recall wear or neglect.
Casa Pitaya, por Bernardo Gaudie-Ley e Tania Braida. Ambiente da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2022. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
Although Feng Shui does not impose a rigid palette, it suggests attention to the emotional impact of colors within each space. Very dark or intense tones, when used dominantly, can generate a sense of compression or excess visual stimulation.
Projects intended for rest, such as bedrooms, tend to benefit from softer or more balanced colors. More striking tones can appear in details, objects or select surfaces, creating contrast without dominating the entire project.
Projeto de Estudio Elmor. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)
Light is an essential element in the spatial reading proposed by Feng Shui. Projects that are excessively dark or poorly ventilated can convey a sense of stagnation and diminish the home’s vitality.
Whenever possible, the presence of natural light should be valued. Light curtains, unobstructed windows and light colors help reflect brightness and broaden the perception of openness within the domestic space.
Armentano Arquitetura - Entre Copas Deca. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2025. (Juliano Colodeti, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)
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