The article discusses the author's struggle to decorate their bedroom, which often becomes cluttered and mismanaged. Looking to transform it into a cozy, functional space for 2025, they consult feng shui expert Anjie Cho. Feng shui is presented as an ancient Chinese practice focusing on energy balance, harmony, and prosperity through specific arrangements and decor elements. After a decluttering effort, Cho suggests the bedroom layout is fundamentally effective, highlighting the balance of the five feng shui elements represented in the room's decor.
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese method that's all about balancing the energy of a space to invite harmony, peace, and prosperity. The practice involves arranging furniture in a certain way that allows for energy (aka qi) to flow through your space.
Before sending photos of my bedroom to Anjie Cho, I started decluttering. At the time, I didn't know this was an important component of feng shui, but I had a sneaking suspicion that clothes on the floor weren't ideal for creating balance.
Cho reviewed my bedroom, I was happy to hear that she thought it wasn't a total disaster and actually seemed set up well from a feng shui perspective.
There is a good mix of all the five elements; the orange pillow on my bed represents fire, the brown wood dresser represents earth, the white bed linens represent metal.
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