With fall here and colder, wetter weather on the way, our attention is turning to making seasonal changes to our homes for a warm and welcoming feel, with minimal effort. And where better to start than with Feng Shui?
As our Feng Shui experts explain, it's crucial to make a home feel more supportive in the fall and winter, as we crave solace and relaxation indoors, with less time spent outdoors.
Here, they share how to use Feng Shui to inspire a feeling of cozy comfort.
How to Feel Cozier at Home Using Fall Feng Shui
1. Pool Light
Warm lighting welcomes cozy vibes.
As Suzanne Roynon, interiors therapist and Feng Shui consultant, says, the easiest and simplest way to switch up the energy in your home for fall is by using 'warm white bulbs to pool light in darker corners.'
'The shade is soft and welcoming,' she explains. 'Choose a pair of matching lamps to support balance and strengthen couple energy in relationships,' such as the Luvkczc Ceramic Table Lamps available at Amazon, which Suzanne recommends.
Importantly, she continues, blue-tinted lights can be used during the day, but in the evening and at night they will keep the brain in active mode, and prevent it from winding down for sleep, leading to insomnia and headaches.
Instead, adds Lisa Morton, certified master teacher of Interior Alignment® Feng Shui, member of the International Feng Shui Guild, and founder of Pure Living with Lisa Morton, you can use some of your best candles to 'offer a relaxing glow and inspire a feeling of coziness,' or use a Himalayan salt lamp.
'These are one of my favorite products for fall,' she says. 'They bring in both the fire and earth elements of Feng Shui, and introduce not only healthier air, but cozy vibes.'
This Himalayan Salt Lamp, available at Amazon, is Lisa's favorite.
2. Use Mirrors
'Mirrors are important in Feng Shui because they effectively double what they reflect.'
'Mirrors are important in Feng Shui because they effectively double what they reflect,' explains Suzanne.
For this reason, she advises that it's always wise to consider the Feng Shui mirror rules, and check what they show in their reflection.
'Choose something you like; fresh flowers, delightful art, beautiful décor. Never photos of a couple – that's an invitation to infidelity – bathroom doors, which is where we release the unwanted, or the front door, or you bounce positive energy back out of the house.'
As you should hang mirrors over your fireplace for good Feng Shui, Suzanne recommends this Wooden Round Wall Mirror available at Amazon.
Just make sure it's never cracked or damaged, which is a bad energy item that's among the unluckiest items to have in your home.
3. Turn Your Back on Summer Clutter
Wave goodbye to summer to truly welcome fall.
Finally, says Suzanne, consider the things minimalists throw out every summer, and the things professional organizers never keep in their homes after summer.
'Put away outdoor cushions and hobby equipment, and replace with snuggly throws, organic candles, clear surfaces, and an inviting space for you and the people you love,' she advises. 'By consciously clearing and shifting the energy of your home into the new season, you allow it to relax and embrace the darker months of the year.'
Lisa agrees, adding, 'A thick textural blanket in a soft beige, tan, or brown [such as the Tweed Knitted Throw Blanket available at Wayfair] can bring in the earth element of Feng Shui.
'It helps us feel grounded and stable, while also cozy and comforted.'
What to Shop
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
These energy-efficient LED light bulbs provide 800 Lumens on warm light instantly, and last up to 15,000 hours, or just over 13 years, so you certainly won't need to constantly switch them out.
This lamp is made from natural salt from the Himalayan mountains, and emits a warm amber color that's perfect for an evening spent relaxing. It will look beautiful in your living room, bedroom, or entryway.
Nothing says warmth and comfort like a soft woolly blanket. This pick might be a little more expensive, but it's handmade in Ireland from the finest quality merino wool for a luxurious feel.
Suzanne recommends this faux fur throw, which is available in four different sizes and six different colors. It's also ultra easy to maintain, and is machine washable and tumble-dry safe.
This round wall mirror is comprised of high-quality glass for a clear reflection, with a timeless and versatile frame that's made of natural materials. It also includes mounting hardware and a sturdy hook for quick and easy installation.
These twist taper candles are made from high-quality wax for a clean and consistent burn, and are available in six different colors. They make gorgeous gifts, too.
Meet our experts
Suzanne is an interiors therapist, Feng Shui consultant, public speaker, and the best-selling author of Welcome Home: How Stuff Makes or Breaks your Relationship.
Lisa is passionate about creating interior spaces that enhance health and well-being, and has spent the past 20 years in the design field, creating and transforming countless residences, commercial spaces, and even several luxury private aircraft interiors.
You can also use Feng Shui for cold and flu season, by cleaning, shaking up the stagnant energy, and setting positive intentions.
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