How to get a bathroom with great energy

Bathrooms have always been rather looked down upon when it comes to feng shui. That’s partly because in days gone by, bathrooms were a little on the unpleasant side. They were purely functional places, possibly even out-houses, undesirable and unloved. Traditional feng shui suggests closing the door and leaving well alone. However, in the 21st century we can love every room in the house, decorate how we want and create positive energy and places you enjoy spending time – from the under-stairs cupboard to the cloakroom! Here are some top tips for creating a feng shui bathroom:

Plugs & Drains

Feng shui is all about inviting good energy ‘chi’ into your home and spreading it evenly throughout. Bathrooms have lots of openings in the form of pipes and drains where the good energy can escape. One easy way of improving the vibe in the bathroom is to close the toilet lid when not is use and pop the plug into the drain on sinks and tubs when not in use as well. Plastic plug covers can be purchased for very little and solve the problem effectively. It is thought that open toilets mean flushing away good luck and wealth.

Earth

A balance of all five elements is important in maintaining good ‘chi’ but the bathroom contains an awful lot of water, so it needs balancing out. Not only is there running water but mirrors also represent the water element. As you can see, there’s an imbalance. Adding earthy elements is as simple as introducing gold, yellow, terracotta or orange accessories, wall colour, towels or ornaments. House plants, flowers and natural wood are also great additions for creating balance in your bathroom.

Clutter-Free

Whether you have a luxuriously large bathroom or little more than a closet-like space, there’s no place for clutter in feng shui. Have a clear out of surfaces and cupboards, only keeping the few items that you use daily. If you struggle for storage space, think about floating cabinets or shelves, attractive wicker storage baskets or a new basin with built-in under storage for bathroom suites Ireland. Only keep items on view that you enjoy looking at, such as a pretty soap dish, an orchid in a vase or fresh-smelling pot pourri. Once the clutter is gone, you’ll instantly feel revitalised and the room will seem bigger and easier to keep clean!

Lighting & Colour

Bathrooms should be well-lit and well-ventilated places to re-energize and cleanse the body. Blues and greens are ideal colours for this room as blue represents the purification of water and green represents new growth and life. White is a popular colour for bathrooms and this is no coincidence. White is the colour of cleanliness and purity. Treat yourself to some new mood lighting for a relaxing ambience or new window blinds to allow more natural light into the room during the day.

Purify the Air

Introducing plant life into the bathroom might not have occurred to you. Often space can be the issue. However, it is greatly encouraged in feng shui practices as plants are perfect for purifying the air. If space is at a premium, consider a hanging plant or installing a floating shelf to place a house plant.

For more information and advice contact your local BATHLINE bathroom showroom