Feng Shui Interprets Exposed Beams

What constitutes a balanced room according to feng shui theory involves not one, but several aspects. Some of those aspects are non-obvious while some aspects are immediately palpable, such as the flaw of a room which is chronically dark or cold.

The look of exposed beams can be architecturally stunning, but when large looming beams hover over a person's bed, they can create an unbalanced flow of chi (air currents) within the room. This can have a predictable affect on the person sleeping below. For example, if a large exposed beam hovers over your waist, it could undermine fertility or cause digestive problems. A large beam that crosses over the knees could trigger or worsen knee problems. When the beam travels length-wise over the middle of the bed, the couple sleeping below can feel divisive. It is as if an invisible curtain divides the connection between the two people.

Feng Shui is a 3,000+ year old metaphysical practice, originating in China, but relevant to everyone since it deals with energy, nature, laws of physics and the environments we all create. The harmful effect of exposed beams is well-documented and a basic feng shui principle is that flat, beamless ceilings are much healthier to sleep under.

What do you do if you have exposed beams in your house? Well, if the room is big enough to handle a four-poster canopy bed, the fabric draped over the frame can work as a faux ceiling and deflect away the downward pressure of the beam. Some people are actually able to drop the ceiling in a remodel and thus eliminate the exposed beams entirely. This is only recommended if you will feel comfortable with the lower height of the ceilings.

Exposed beams in other rooms of the house, such as a den or dining room, should not be a concern. The beams are only a potential problem if you sleep under them or work long hours under them.

Written by feng shui expert Kartar Diamond. http://www.FengShuiSolutions.net Visit our website and let us know if you would like to see an article on a feng shui topic that interests you.

In The News:


Interior decorators in Central Jersey reflect clients' tastes
Scarlet Scuttlebutt, NJ - Nov 27, 2008
By BRANDON LAUSCH • Staff Writer • November 27, 2008 BRANCHBURG —The sales pitch of custom interior-decorating business Decor&You basically comes down to ...

Decorator turns Dubuque theater into holiday site
Chicago Tribune, United States - Dec 1, 2008
"You either got it or you don't," said Meyer, a man with a penchant for interior design and storytelling. "And, no, I'm not going to do anybody's house. ...

Fathead(R) Offers to Decorate the First Daughters Rooms with Jonas ...
MarketWatch - Dec 1, 2008
... about decorating their own rooms, we wanted to reach out to the First Lady's transition team to offer our expertise in the 'Department of the Interior', ...

NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)

: New Home Staging Design Guide Takes Guesswork Out of How to ...
NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) - 14 hours ago
In fact, even if you’re an interior designer, decorating to sell and decorating to live are two completely different objectives and need to be handled ...

Top 10 Home Decor Trends for 2009 - Interior Genius
Imperial Valley News, CA - Nov 27, 2008
Carmen Natschke -- editor of "The Decorating Diva" -- sees a revival of what she calls “Hollywood Regency.” According to her Web site, this style is ...

WHIZ

Holiday Decorating Safet
WHIZ, OH - Nov 30, 2008
"You want to make sure that you use interior for interior and exterior for exterior. And something safety-wise for your interior, you want to make sure you ...

Interior decorating trends toward rich color, vintage look
Tampabay.com, FL - Nov 10, 2008
"We are drawn to old-culture decor — a Tuscan farmhouse kitchen — but we want state-of-the-art appliances in that kitchen. So we are drawn to both vintage ...

Lights, music, Christmas: Area houses decorated to brighten spirits
Southeast Missourian, MO - Nov 30, 2008
A little bit of extra lighting in the interior of the home will include lights around tall bookcases. "Their greenery was natural. ...
Glenn House serves as alternative to Parade of Lights Southeast Missourian
all 2 news articles

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Business partners use house to show off design, decorating talents
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - Nov 14, 2008
"A house should be more than a place to eat and sleep," said Mr. Tot, 56, a North Side resident and owner of Nolen Painting & Interior Decorating. ...

Local shop offers interesting vintage Christmas decor
Huntington Herald Dispatch, WV - Nov 29, 2008
Brass Rabbit Home Accents has been selling interior decorations for the past five years. "I've been in this kind of business for 15 years and I felt like it ...
interior decorating - Google News

10 Home Decorating Ideas To Quickly Update Any Room

Not all home decorating ideas require a heavy investment of... Read More

About Pine Needle Baskets and How to Use Them in Your Home Decor

Have you ever had the pleasure of strolling through a... Read More

Resourceful Redecorating - Budget Friendly Home Decorating

Spring is here and for many of us it's the... Read More

Kitchen Island Sizes

Kitchen island sizes vary considerably from moveable cutting and serving... Read More

The Importance of Waterbed Sheets

Waterbeds provide a unique sleeping experience. They can be great... Read More

Make Your Own Fishing Decor from Fishing Gear

Decorating with old, used fishing gear is fun, creative and... Read More

Fireplace Screens - A Practical and Beautiful Addition To Your Home

There once was a time when the fireplace was the... Read More

Soothing Symbols as Home Decor?

Did you know that our bodies can automatically react to... Read More

The Benefits of Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks

Stainless steel has emerged as the most popular choice of... Read More

Add Summer To Your Home

Here's a decorating challenge just for fun in this hot... Read More

The Magic of Color

Deciding what colors to use when decorating your house can... Read More

The Beauty of Copper - Copper Kitchens

Versatile, strong & attractive, it's not surprising that copper has... Read More

Area Rugs - Accent Your Rooms with Area Rugs

One of the easiest ways to accent and decorate your... Read More

Rustic Country Decor - How to Decorate Cottage Style Homes

Rustic country decor and how to decorate cottage style homes... Read More

The Latest Trends in Interior Decorating for Your Home & Office

In this time period, people are as busy as ever.... Read More

Four Decorative Painting Techniques

Tired of plain, boring walls? Faux finishes are a great... Read More

Whats Your Design Sign?

If you've been consistently bewildered about how to make your... Read More

Jazz Up Your Room With Folding Screen Room Dividers

Using a room divider or folding screen can be a... Read More

Where to Find Discount Wedgwood China

There is not a lot of discount Wedgwood China available,... Read More

Where to Buy Discount Down Comforters

Many people love the look and feel of down comforters,... Read More

Summers Unexpected Outdoor Candelabra

For picnic tables, decks, porches, patios, and sidewalks, decorators are... Read More

The Advantages of Wall Wine Racks

Wall wine racks make it easy to store wine in... Read More

Wall Clocks Tell Time and Decorate!

Clocks can be of any type - they could be... Read More

Tasteful Home Decorating Changes Your House Into a Home

There is this undocumented story about Andrew Carnegie who kept... Read More

Down Bedding Guide

Down, feathers, goose down, duck down, these can all be... Read More