Feng Shui Modern

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But Cliff only thought about applying feng shui himself in 2010, on moving into “a tiny trapezoid-shaped attic room with a broken window,” in London. Over the course of her first year, she is welcomed into the rhythms and routines that characterise life at the edge of the world. Menopause affects every woman, and yet so many approach it with shame, fear, misinformation or silence.

I love Cliff Tan’s social media videos and picked up this book for that reason, but I didn’t expect to get as much out of it as I did.Sure, it’ll take up less floor space, but if you place it horizontally, the air space is freer, the room will feel more open, and you can display beautiful things on top. If they think the maximalist look is fashionable, they ‘busy up’ their rooms with lots of decorations. In Feng Shui Modern, Cliff explains the concepts of feng shui and then uses expert tips and practical diagrams to show - room by room - how our own styles, colour palettes and furniture can be used to maximise any environment.

I learned a lot in this little hardback and will be referring back to it often as I arrange and decorate my apartment! In Feng Shui Modern, TikTok influencer Cliff Tan answers these questions and more, explaining the ancient practice of feng shui and how it can be translated to modern homes. Cliff has become an internet sensation with his videos demonstrating the principles of feng shui, and in this practical guide he shows how to apply these principles room-by-room in your own home.

I remember I used to obsess about the “baguas” of my home and think I needed to paint certain rooms certain colors to improve my life. In the tradition of Marie Kondo and Mrs Hinch, this guide will revolutionise how you think about your space. A round glass coffee table reflects the light and the views, and plants placed close to the window energise the interior. I’ve been taking Mr Tan’s advice and moving things around in my apartment, and I’m feeling good results!

The main cooking appliance, the stove, is the central element (fire) and the sink (water) is secondary, so avoid placing them together, though plants between them can mediate if needed. His writing is delightfully conversational, capturing the cheerful animation he's known for on TikTok, which will likely captivate a whole new fan base. If it’s a side door backing onto an alley, decorate it with plants either side, or create a path signifying the entrance.Categorise everything, don’t allow a miscellaneous box, toiletries need to be in the bathroom, clothes in the bedroom and so on. If you place your bed centrally, with bedside tables and lamps, it’s balanced, showing you are ready to welcome someone into your life. Cliff remained in London, and now lives in a high rise flat in Clerkenwell with his Hungarian husband. Starting from the very basics, he offers the reminder that while practicing feng shui in your spaces doesn't guarantee success, it never hurts to stack the deck in your favor - that having a well-designed, thought-out space to live and work in will definitely benefit you! If you are looking for a simple to read introduction to Feng Shui in the home then this is for you, easy to follow sections and explanation about the principles.