Merging Old and New: The Role of Feng Shui in Interior Design

Introducing a Unique Approach to Design

In a soon-to-be-launched podcast with Alexander Cadisch of Phos Lighting, I was asked many questions. The main one was, "How do you merge the old system with the new?" This is not a simple question to answer. You will hear my thoughts when the podcast is broadcast. However, it highlights the essence of what the Interior Design Feng Shui School is all about.

It took me over 30 years to realize how subtle changes and adaptations in my projects created a unique system of Feng Shui. By integrating ancient principles with modern design, we can achieve both beauty and functionality.

The Intersection of Feng Shui and Modern Design

Part of our design process—especially with modern luxury design—prioritizes flow and functionality. Feng Shui aligns perfectly with this approach by optimizing Qi (energy) through intentional spatial planning.

Key Principles of Feng Shui

Feng Shui promotes open floor plans, curved pathways, and balanced furniture arrangements. These elements not only enhance contemporary aesthetics but also help avoid stagnant energy. It's the beginning of our understanding. From here, we progress in a guided way as we design.

The very core of interior design is about drawing in the energy balance of Feng Shui. This approach has created something truly unique in the industry that had been ignored for so long. I set up the school to teach in showrooms around London. My goal was to instill a new sense of balance, well-being, and energy into the design process.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Design Philosophy

Since COVID-19, we have all become more aware of our vulnerability and equality in this area. Introducing wellness into our everyday lives, living standards, and design is paramount.

Feng Shui might not seem like the most natural aspect to incorporate as a designer, architect, or property developer. Yet as Andy Parsons quoted me in a recent LinkedIn post:

“You walk into a house and something just feels right. That instinct, that natural sensitivity, is part of our human heritage. Feng Shui simply helps us train and apply it.”

A Specialized Course in Feng Shui for Designers

My course, developed over 36 years, differs from most. It focuses specifically on the requirements of interior design and architecture. This program fine-tunes a system so that you can begin learning in just one day. In a very short time, you will elevate your projects instinctively in a way that reinforces harmony, all without changing your design style.

You will notice the difference in your work, and your clients will appreciate it. If you are a developer, designing with Feng Shui in mind makes homes more desirable, more profitable, and more likely to sell. This is especially true in the luxury market. Clients in this sector have a great deal of respect for Feng Shui and understand how it can create the sense of stability we all desire in our tumultuous age.

Join a CPD Course on Feng Shui

Why not attend one of my CPD courses? The next session is on 16th May at the newly refurbished Rimadesio Flagship Store, Wigmore Street, London. This focused, no-nonsense course is ideal for designers, architects, developers, and homeowners at all levels.

To book or for more details, you can either message me here or follow the link enclosed: https://www.nsinteriors.com/design-school-feng-shui.

Incorporating Feng Shui into your interior design practice can lead to transformative results. Join us and discover how these age-old principles can rejuvenate modern design, creating a space that is not only beautiful but also energetically aligned.