Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that involves arranging spaces to create balance and harmony with the natural world. It is based on the belief that the arrangement of objects and spaces can influence the flow of qi (or life energy), thereby affecting individuals' well-being and environment.

Feng shui is a metaphysical practice of understanding your place in the world as inspired by five principles or elements in Taoism. The five principles of feng shui are based on the cycles of nature: fire, earth, metal, water, and wood. The desired result is creating harmony in your life and spaces.

Principles of Feng Shui

In feng shui design, there are four main principles to know:

• Chi: Chi is the vital life force or energy. Chi is a major component when designing your home with feng shui.
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• Commanding position: This term refers to the spot in a room farthest from the door (but not in direct line with it). The commanding position designates where you'll want to spend the most time in a space. You will want a clear line of sight to the door from the commanding position to have the best feng shui possible.
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• Bagua: Bagua is the feng shui energy map. It is a Chinese word that means "eight areas." Each area relates to a particular life area.
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• Five elements: Feng shui has five elements: earth, metal, wind, water, and fire. When incorporating feng shui into your home, balance these five elements.

Feng Shui Rules to Follow

• Never Hang Mirrors Across from the Front Door - Any good energy that comes across your threshold will immediately get bounced back outside.
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• Treat Your Stove Like Your Most Prized Possession - Stoves are money makers in feng shui—they bring good fortune and attract abundance.
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• Ban Electronics in the Bedroom - Like the stove, the bedroom is key to your success and productivity in feng shui. A good night's sleep is a necessity to show up as your best self in your daily life. Electronics represent active Qi, or energy, and in a bedroom we want slow, quiet Qi.
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• Never Place Beds in Direct Alignment with Doors - Unless you want to get blasted head-on by energy while you’re trying to rest. Place your bed so you can see the door while lying down without being directly in line with it; this is the optimal placement. This brings ease and restfulness because it allows you to see what is coming at you.
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• Declutter Your Entryway - From a feng shui perspective, clutter is a block or an impasse, and the Qi cannot flow properly. The front door represents opportunities and is called the ‘mouth of Qi,’ where most of the energy enters the homes. Removing clutter can be a way to get the energy moving especially if you feel stuck.
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• Keep the Kitchen Table Spotless - This hub represents family and love—we want people to crowd around it and feel welcome. Try balancing the energies of the kitchen with a vibrant green plant or by adding a bowl of oranges, which represent abundance.
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• No Bright Colors for Kids' Rooms - Bright colors are magnificent for other parts of the home, but for kids, they're just too energetic to promote rest. “Intense colors can be overly stimulating, especially for sleep.
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• Toss (or Fix) Any Broken Furniture - This signifies that something else in your life is broken or will soon break—and represents lack, suffering and unworthiness.
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• Close Bathroom Doors When They’re Not in Use - This is a basic, quick fix to contain the depleting energy of a bathroom.

Feng Shui Colours and Symbolism

Different colors also have various cultural associations and personal meanings, and it’s important to consider that when choosing colors for your home.

• White - Clarity, productivity and completion
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• Black - stillness, wisdom and quiet contemplation
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• Gray - Clarity, connection and wisdom
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• Blue - Mid-tone blues and teals represent growth, vitality and compassion
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• Green - renewal, fresh energy and regeneration
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• Red - Visibility, inspiration and clarity
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• Pink - femininity, sensitivity and romanticism
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• Brown - grounding, stability and self-care
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• Yellow - Grounding, nurturing and stable
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• Orange - Bright, fiery oranges bring to mind the glowing embers of a fire, while yellowy oranges are more earthy and grounding
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• Purple - Nobility and wealth

Sources:

The Basic Principles of Feng Shui

Beginner's Feng Shui Guide: 15 Principles to Follow - PureWow

How to Create Good Feng Shui in Your Home

Feng Shui Colors and How to Use Them