The new normal has dictated that millions of people around the globe work from home. While many of us have found a comfortable area in the home to serve as a workspace, we haven’t necessarily set up shop to optimise our productivity. 

Enter the ancient art of Feng Shui.

5 Ways to feng shui your home office 

Feng shui involves creating a space that cultivates positive energy and harmony. By employing the principles of feng shui, you can enhance your productivity, creativity and even how much money you make. Here’s how:

1. Location

Feng shui principles dictate that location is pivotal to productivity. Your home office should be far from your living areas and bedroom to create a physical (and psychological) divide between work and living. 

2. Desk position

Position your desk in a commanding position. This means that your desk is positioned in such a way as to see who is coming and going from the room. This position attracts prosperous energies to your work area. If your back is facing the door, it creates a sense of vulnerability.

3. Decor

Use your desk as a vision board and decorate it with inspirational artwork and collectables to give your mind a visual refresh, which will add to your feelings of success. Don’t forget to add plants to your space. Bringing the outdoors into your work area will help calm tension and keep you focused on your tasks.

4. Light

Lighting is a quick-win feng shui fix. Make sure your office is well-lit with natural light. If you need to supplement the lighting with artificial light, avoid fluorescent lights as these drain your energy. 

5. Colour 

There’s no doubt that we are affected by colour psychology. According to feng shui, the following colours will optimise your home office for better productivity and creativity.

Blue: Coastal colours stimulate the mind and are good for keeping you focused on repetitive and monotonous tasks. 

Red: This passionate colour activates energy. That’s why you’ll often see it in construction or industries where action is critical. 

Yellow: This sunlight hue will balance your emotions, brighten your mood, lift your spirit and make you feel happy. 

Green: This reassuring colour brings abundance and prosperity. Use it to calm you down and evoke feelings of peace. It works best if you are in the financial sector. 

Brown: Stressed? Choose earth tones. Brown is strong and represents power. Use wood finishings to bring that element of power to your home office. 

Orange: This shade is perfect for boosting the energy in your home office. Use it to prompt creativity and productivity. It will get your creative juices flowing!

Written by Bernice Maun