Feng Shui by Clear Englebert

Posts filed under: Furnishings & Accessories

Feng Shui & Wall Curtains

I know better than to say, “Well, now I’ve seen it all!” But I sure was tempted recently. I was flown to Oahu by a couple of clients wanting consultations, and at the first condo there was something I had... Read More

Feng Shui & Colored Lighting

Feng shui is a natural art—taking nature as the guide. Therefore, colored lighting of any kind is cautioned against in feng shui. Colored light bulbs are to be avoided inside homes. This includes strings of small lights—if those lights are... Read More

Feng Shui & Interior Hammocks

We usually think of hammocks as outdoor furniture, but I’ve often recommended that clients put a hammock in a large unused room. Unused rooms are too yin for a home, and the correction is simply to use that room. Once... Read More

Even More Feng Shui and Architectural Digest (The Silly and the Great)

This is what happens when you’ve got as many back issues as I’ve still got—but the pile is rapidly dwindling. Let’s start with some silly things, such as this ad I’m looking at for a closet design. There’s what looks... Read More

Feng Shui & Dragon Imagery: Part One, Interiors

Dragons are the most protective of all the mythical beings in feng shui, and as such they are to be highly respected. It’s considered to be disrespectful to walk on a dragon, so dragons on carpets are a no-no—unless the... Read More