5 Tips on arranging your dorm room
The Feng Shui way
Corey Beebe
Issue date: 8/29/08 Section: Features
"Feng what?" you ask. It's pronounced "Fung Shway" and it is somewhat of a buzzword for interior decorating.
"Feng Shui" means "wind water" in Chinese. It is the ancient Chinese art of creating a harmonious physical environment. The dorm room creates a dilemma because it is office, bedroom and living room all rolled into one-a difficult balance.
To truly follow the Feng Shui way involves much talk of "positive and negative energy," "elements," and "Ch'i," which can get a bit confusing and superstitious-sounding. Here are a few practical dorm-friendly tips to harmonize your limited space:
-Feng Shui design should always be done having people as priority-comfort and relationships with people are most important. All organization must be done with that in mind.
-Objects in a room should be organized in a way that allows people to easily move around the room without running into things and feeling constricted.
-Colors are key. Reds and yellows are good colors for studying, while blue is good for relaxation-consider color when placing your posters, pictures, and other decorations.
-Keep clutter to a minimum. Clutter is a mad-house of negative energy and can make you feel depressed and lethargic. Try to keep your "work space" and your "sleep space" separate to avoid unnecessary stress.
-Reserve a portion of the room that is private to relax in. With two or three other roommates this could be tricky, but the key is to have a small space to unwind in, even if that means the sanctuary of your bottom bunk.
A clean comfortable environment is essential for productivity. With positive surroundings, your dorm room will be your "home" in no time. Now if only the cafeteria were so harmonious…
"Feng Shui" means "wind water" in Chinese. It is the ancient Chinese art of creating a harmonious physical environment. The dorm room creates a dilemma because it is office, bedroom and living room all rolled into one-a difficult balance.
To truly follow the Feng Shui way involves much talk of "positive and negative energy," "elements," and "Ch'i," which can get a bit confusing and superstitious-sounding. Here are a few practical dorm-friendly tips to harmonize your limited space:
-Feng Shui design should always be done having people as priority-comfort and relationships with people are most important. All organization must be done with that in mind.
-Objects in a room should be organized in a way that allows people to easily move around the room without running into things and feeling constricted.
-Colors are key. Reds and yellows are good colors for studying, while blue is good for relaxation-consider color when placing your posters, pictures, and other decorations.
-Keep clutter to a minimum. Clutter is a mad-house of negative energy and can make you feel depressed and lethargic. Try to keep your "work space" and your "sleep space" separate to avoid unnecessary stress.
-Reserve a portion of the room that is private to relax in. With two or three other roommates this could be tricky, but the key is to have a small space to unwind in, even if that means the sanctuary of your bottom bunk.
A clean comfortable environment is essential for productivity. With positive surroundings, your dorm room will be your "home" in no time. Now if only the cafeteria were so harmonious…
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posted 9/04/08 @ 11:25 AM EST
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