The summer time is usually a period of happiness and enjoyment. You spend more time outside in the sun and you just feel like you have more energy. There is a distinct drop in a great deal of people’s moods however as summer gives way to winter. Winter depression is something that doctors have to treat in lots of countries and around 8% of population in Europe have reportedly shown symptoms at least once. These include depression, sleeping problems and lethargy to name a few.  It is caused by a lack of sunlight in the winter months having an effect on the chemical balance in the brain. If light levels drop below a certain point, the eyes send a message to the brain which assumes it is night time and prepares the body for sleep by making you tired and weary.

Believe it or not we can reduce the effect of Seasonal Affective Disorder by being careful about what we surround ourselves with in our homes. Living room and also bedroom furniture are often the most important to get right as these are the rooms that we spend most of our time in. Getting white furniture for example white wardrobes, tables and chairs will increase the amount of light that is reflected around the room and will have a large impact on mood. Another tip is to place reflective ornaments around the room such as crystal glass and mirrored objects, that further scatter light into darker areas.

A minimal approach to furniture is also a good idea as this helps open up rooms and reduces the feeling of being cluttered.Not only does less furniture been you won’t bump into stuff as much when you move around, but additionally the light that enters the room bumps into less things and this makes the room brighter. You can also add to the efficiency of light circulation around a room by painting the walls in a light colour.

Some ideas for reducing the amount of furniture you have include only having your dining table large enough for everyday use and taking away or adding chairs if and when you need them. In the kitchen you can reduce clutter to open up the space by storing away things like glass vases and pans when they are not in use.

Feng Shui for the placement of furniture is becoming more popular in the Western world as people seek to bring balance into their hectic, modern lives. Feng Shui involves placing objects such as furniture in a space so that good energy is allowed to flow through unencumbered. When decorating your home and placing furniture, you can follow some of Feng Shui’s basic principles to capture positive energy and keep negative energy away. In each room of your home, there are rules you can follow to ensure furniture, and other objects, are placed in prime locations. First of all, you should position furniture according to comfort and convenience, making sure that no object blocks external and internal doorways (a symbol for blocked opportunities). As you arrange a room, keep high traffic areas open and unobstructed as well. The most common rule of Feng Shui, as it applies to furniture placement, is to place main pieces, such as bedroom furniture or desks, in the command position.?This is simply the space facing the door, and off to the side. Without knowing anything about Feng Shui, most people have an innate sense of the good energy of this position. In a meeting, for example, most people try to grab the seats in this area of the room.

Placing important furniture in the command position has many benefits. If you place your office desk and chair in this position, you might see an improvement in your career prospects and increase your productivity. For those in business for themselves, the flow of good energy can lead to an increase in customer phone calls (and therefore business), more respect in your chosen industry, and opportunity for continued success. As long as your chair does not back into a window, the command position is one of the first things to consider when applying the basic principles of Feng Shui to your own home. Because sleep is such an important aspect of our lives and contributes to good health, placing your bed in the command position is crucial. Keep in mind, the worst place for the bed is right in front of the door with your feet facing toward it. Labeled the ooffin position, because the dead tend to be moved feet first, placing your bed in such a manner promotes the wrong type of energy. Keep the head of the bed away from a window as well, as this allows personal energy (chi) to escape outside.

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Possibly, you have heard what Feng Shui is but still don’t understand its true meaning. From the ancient Chinese, Feng Shui was born hundred years ago. It is an art of placement based on water and wind elements. The Chinese use spiritual forces of this art for balancing the energy pattern of their environment. Ancient Chinese use Feng Shui to increase their live that includes comfort, harmony as well as balance.

Based on the knowledge of ancient Chinese, the clear water and the gentle wind have always been related with a good harvest and good health. Besides that, they believe that bad things will happen to them if they applying a bad feng shui. Until this time, This Feng Shui art is still believed by the modern Chinese to be used in home decorating. Even this art is believed by millions of people in other countries can bring a good luck to them.

Feng shui is created from an understanding of nature and the vision of ancient Chinese. They believe land is a living being that has the energy called Chi. This energy determines a kingdom would be destroyed or victorious.

Feng Shui has three principles that include proportion, placement and design of the place. Without one of these vital principles, you can not get the perfect Feng Shui.

Now, I will enlighten how to provide a good Feng Shui to your own home. You can hire Feng Shui consultant to aid you looking the 5 elements of your home; earth, water, fire, wood and metal.. The place of furniture also include into his consideration. If there is any problem, he commonly offers to cure it.

Putting your furniture to the open direction to obtain the best result like window, outdoor and front door. This way will increase value of Feng Shui in your home.

Yang is the most active energy in Feng Shui. It is usually is lively location like a flowing river or public area. For receiving this energy, you will need to make sure your windows in living room head to the nice view. You can also found Yang in garden. Feng Shui can simply be applied everywhere and can make your house more charming as well.

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• Buddhist Wall Sculptures (BigBuddhaStatue.com)

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