Lighting can have a profound impact on our mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. If you’re feeling off-kilter or unsettled in your home, but can’t quite put your finger on what’s causing it, it’s worth considering how your bedroom or living room lighting might be contributing to those feelings.
Making simple adjustments to the lighting in your space – from adding softer tones to rearranging fixtures – can restore balance and create a more harmonious environment, positively affecting your home’s Feng Shui.
Marlena Kaminska, designer at ValueLights and Ryan Terren, Feng Shui consultant at LifeHouse, reveal the three lighting mistakes to avoid if you’re trying to keep harmony in your home.
1. Overly bright, stark lighting
When it comes to your lighting temperature, LifeHouse’s Feng Shui consultant, Ryan Terren, says that you should watch out for cool-toned lighting which can create a harsh environment.
Marlena Kaminska, designer at ValueLights, agrees saying, “Using bulbs with varying colour temperatures together in one room risks creating an inconsistent ambience which will significantly disrupt the balance in your space and can feel confusing.
Instead, Marlena explains that “having lighting which matches the requirements of each room fosters a sense of balance between you and your home, inviting in a positive energy which will instantly make you feel calmer.”
Focusing on soft, diffused lighting from natural-coloured lampshades and warm-toned bulbs work best for positive Feng Shui.
2. Overhead lighting which cast shadows and glares
When it comes to your ceiling lighting, Ryan says that you should avoid relying on light all at one level.
Marlena adds, “Overhead recessed lighting is generally frowned upon when it comes to creating a well-balanced atmosphere. Having any one fixture as your sole lighting source should be avoided as this can lead to an uneven spread of light, leaving you with shadowy corners and creating negative energy.”
Ryan also warns to watch out for pendant lights over worktops and eating areas that are set too high as these can glare uncomfortably.
3. Mismatched bedside lamps in your bedroom
The bedroom is arguably the most important room in the house for Feng Shui, according to Ryan Terren at LifeHouse.
Marlena explains: “According to Feng Shui principles, you should always try to create an even balance on both sides of your bed. This applies to the size, height, colour and brightness of your table lamps”.
“If the Feng Shui isn’t right, your bedroom might feel cluttered and stressful, impacting your sleep.”
The overall feel should be peaceful, soft, simple and restful. To achieve this, Ryan suggests hanging a pendant light in the middle of the room and identical bedside lights to throw soft diffused light. Creating a triangle of light in this way keeps your room in balance.
He advises additional accent lighting can be used if there is a dressing area, but this should be kept tidy and minimal.
To showcase how balance and harmony can be achieved throughout your home, ValueLights has used Ryan’s expert insight to develop AI images that visualise what a bedroom can look like before and after Feng Shui has been considered.
A bedroom with Feng Shui (Image credit: ValueLights)
A bedroom without Feng Shui (Image credit: ValueLights)
Feng Shui is a complex and ancient system with many schools and approaches, and while an in-depth Feng Shui consultation would also take into consideration unique factors, you’ll be surprised how much of an impact following these simple guidelines can have on both the look and overall feel of your home.
For more information on the campaign, please visit https://www.valuelights.co.uk/our-blog/post/feng-shui-focus
