One of the most respected TV hosts in the world has commented on her approval of a house in Denmark that has been designed using an all-white colour scheme, which makes the most out of limited space.

Oprah Winfrey visited a Danish home and was very impressed with the use of space and furniture, which included white bedroom furniture, white tables, chairs, cabinets and bedside tables. She even commented that it is no wonder Denmark is classed one of the happiest countries in the world, with such a light and airy lifestyle.

“One this is certain – they don’t need all the gratuitous space, something that we have become used to, in order to live happily.” She had a good look around the family home that housed 5 children and two adults, and was amazed at just how small the little one’s rooms were. Yet she said that “it felt a little strange, you could see the room was small, but you didn’t feel claustrophobic ”.

In the kitchen the space was used even more resourcefully, with everything that was needed fitted into a compact area. The dining room furniture was also light and made use of well. This is quite common in Danish homes, where limited space means families have to use it intelligently and with a careful choice of colors. “It is very easy to end up having a dark and cluttered room when you have little space” the owner of the home pointed out. “It’s a balance between having what is needed out on show, and what is not needed stored carefully”.

Oprah suggested that she has been looking for creative ideas for her new Miami home for a while now. She even commented that it is no wonder Denmark is classed one of the happiest countries in the world, with such a light and airy lifestyle. “If i can capture the spirit of Africa, but introduce some Danish style and clean lines then I think I’ll have what I’m looking for” Oprah stated. However, she wasn’t so naive to think this would be easy do, and said her idea may need a bit of work

Most people think of Feng Shui in terms of a system of religious rituals to safeguard their property. It is that, of course, but it is also considered more than that. Basically, Feng Shui is based on the ancient Chinese belief that the power of natural forces, called ‘chi’, can be harnessed to act favorably on any kind of property. When you take apart the word Feng-Shui, wind is the meaning of Feng and water is the meaning of the word Shui. Water and wind are two of nature’s elements out of the five elements that are often used in Feng Shui House. The ancient Chinese have always seen water and winds as a sign of good health and a good harvest.

Feng Shui is a Chinese system of aesthetics that has been in use from times immemorial. It involves all the elements that surround us like, geographical, religious, astrological and mathematical and aims to strike the perfect harmony between these so that we get to have relaxation, a sense of well-being and prosperity. It is an art form the sole purpose of which is to provide us with a lifestyle that is expressed through interior decoration. Sitting down in your best ergonomic office chair can allow one to loosen up.

Feng shui is the art of improving the environment in which you live or work by making a series of changes to the color, layout and decor. There are a number of people who think of feng shui as being very mystical and hard to comprehend. There are professional consultants who specialize in customized analysis of an individual and their home. However basic feng shui principles are very easy to learn and can be applied by anyone.

There are many aspects that a practitioner will use in conjunction with each other. I am going to touch briefly upon a few different tools a consultant may use to evaluate your space: surrounding environments, supportive directions, and the five elements. Feng Shui has remained a philosophy and can be used in any culture and alongside any belief system. Feng Shui has the capacity to bring about change using an old Chinese formula which determines the rising and falling energy in a house or with an individual’s life.

Developing some anger management help can always be good. Feng Shui teachings have gained in popularity in recent years in the West and for good reason! These teachings offer you a unique way of seeing and responding to your immediate environment in a profound, life changing way.

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One thing to keep in mind when it comes to Feng Shui House is the importance for clean air indoors. In order to achieve and maintain good Chi, you must take steps to improve the quality of air in your home. The reasoning behind this is because the air you’re breathing indoors is more damaging than outdoor air.

Pollution indoors can be a big issue when you are trying to employ good  Feng Shui in your living or work space. All the consulting in the world, using the special Feng Shui Ba-Gua map or even the Feng Shui compass will not do you any good unless everything you can control in your home is at the best level for you,  which means keeping your air indoors clean. The lucky thing is that there are quite a few indoor plants that can help make your home’s air pure providing better Chi.

Before looking at a list of plants that will help you clean indoor air, you should understand why they are so necessary. You’ll find that many pollutants indoors are very harmful called VOCs or volatile organic chemicals. If you have carpeting, plastic products, products made from synthetic materials and even some plywood types at home, these items slowly break down releasing the volatile organic chemicals. Some plants will do a great job at cleaning and purifying your air.

Here’s a look at some of the best plants that purify air that would be most beneficial for your Feng Shui House:

1. Boston Fern – This beautiful plant is adept at removing formaldehyde as well as other pollutants inside your home. These are beautifully popular plants that make a space extraordinary; however, they do need quite a bit of care from you.
2. Rubber Plant – This is a favorite house plant that is great at removing many pollutants including formaldehyde. The rubber plant is quite hardy and has a tough constitution that can withstand low light and cold temperature.
3. Peace Lily – This plant is quite popular in the spring, but be sure to grab a few of these pretty flowering plants that remove toxins in your indoors.
4. English Ivy – Formaldehyde in no match for the air purifying English Ivy. This plant can be easily grown and will purify the air.

These plants can be used to purify the air in your home. However, it’s not a good Feng Shui House practice to use them in the bedroom. A lot of energy flows through these plants, and you don’t want a lot of energy when trying to sleep. Use them throughout the home for great Feng Shui house and clean air, just keep them out of your room where you sleep.