Table of contents hide 1 Elements of feng shui in the kitchen 2 Colors 3 The location 4 Order and cleanliness 5 Nature 6 Utensils in sight 7 Ventilation and lighting 8 Table for breakfast 9 Other aspects a consider according to feng shui

Among all the rooms that make up a home, the kitchen is one of the most important spaces. The kitchen symbolizes prosperity and wealth according to traditional feng shui, so the position of this space in the house plan is very important.

For reasons of comfort and perhaps even logic, in many homes the kitchen is located near the entrance door, this means that the energies that reach the home flow and concentrate right in this space.

In the kitchen the food that the family consumes is prepared. It is, together with the bedroom, the space where there is more interaction between people living in the home . Whether at breakfast, lunch or dinner, this room is a meeting point between families, so if we attract negative energy to our kitchen, it will be absorbed by our food and at the same time by our health.

Elements of feng shui in the kitchen

According to the practice of traditional feng shui, usually in a kitchen the five elements are present, including the two that by nature face: Water and Fire . That is to say, it is necessary to try to establish a balance between all of them, in order to form a perfect circle, although always, due to the location of the kitchen in the plane, an element will predominate over the others .

Water : is in the dishwasher, the washing machine, the sink and the fridge.

The Fire : is in the burners and in the oven.

Wood : it is found in furniture and in some cases in utensils.

Metal : is found in utensils, cutlery, handles and stainless steel elements.

The Earth : it is found in glass objects, in ceramics, in walls and floors.

Here are 7 tips to decorate the kitchen according to feng shui and make the most of the balance and harmony of the five elements :

Colors

Avoid using the two catalytic elements in excess: Water and Fire. Therefore, the red color (of the Fire element) should be used very sparingly, and likewise the blue color (of the Water element). The latter is not associated with anything edible, on the contrary, it is shown to decrease appetite .

The most appropriate colors for painting the kitchen walls are neutral, such as white, cream, different shades of yellow, which promote warmth and tranquility, and the colors of the Earth and Wood elements, such as green, Brown, among others.

The ubication

The kitchen of a house should be located near the entrance door and not in the center of the house. It is also inadvisable to see it from the main entrance or from outside. As we obviously cannot change the location of the kitchen once built, a viable option is to place curtains on the windows, so that it is not visible from the outside.

It also prevents the kitchen door from being right in front of a bathroom, although it can be nearby. Always make sure to keep the doors closed . A plant in the middle of the two rooms is an excellent option, also that will bring harmony and life to the house.

Order and cleaning

Both order and cleanliness are essential and essential to maintain harmony, not only in the kitchen but also in the rest of the house. A clean and tidy house invites you to feel good, enjoy free days, live with loved ones or prepare a delicious snack.

Try not to have too many decorative or visible objects . Do not accumulate utensils, clothes to wash or iron, or old newspapers, garbage, among others. Only expose the utensils and objects you use most frequently .

Nature

Always remember to decorate with natural elements that bring life to the kitchen . Be it flowers, plants, fruit baskets. If the space is very small, you can place pictures with paintings of fruits or landscapes. Many people have fish tanks in the kitchen, but this can be done as long as it doesn't disturb food processing and stay clean.

Utensils in sight

Avoid keeping those utensils that can create an aggressive atmosphere or attract bad energy over the month. Knives, scissors or any sharp objects should be stored in drawers or in hidden places when they are not being used .

Ventilation and lighting

Be sure to keep the kitchen ventilated, this to prevent Chi energy from stalling. Ideally, it flows. To achieve this, open the windows at least a few minutes a day and place enough lamps or bulbs to ensure proper lighting .

According to feng shui, natural light is the best alternative when decorating any space . In case there is no other option but to use artificial light, or during the night, it is recommended to place intense lights and illuminate every corner of the space.

Breakfast table

The kitchen and dining room must be technically separated . However, it is advisable to place a small table for breakfast . This will create a family meeting point and it is also ideal to organize the room so that the burner with the washing machine or the dishwasher are not together.

Other aspects to consider according to feng shui

To attract good energy in your home and kitchen, make sure you do not turn your back on the door when preparing food, as this creates concern or fear of not knowing who enters while you are cooking.

Similarly, feng shui recommends avoiding the placement of windows just above the kitchen or pans, pots and boilers hanging on the walls of the kitchen.

An important aspect is to separate the kitchen from the dining room. Although these are closely related, the ideal is to find the means to separate them, be it a curtain, a door or simply playing with the lighting.

AUTHOR: Gysell Cobos, editor of the big family hermadadblanca.org