The basic aim of a dining room is to provide an intimate setting for a social gathering among friends and family. When it comes to Feng Shui dining room, the dining room should provide an environment free of distraction to strengthen the aspects of your life including family and health. Here are few tips for your Feng Shui dining room. The Yin personalities must interact with Yang personalities in a Feng Shui dining room. Implement decorations that appeal to you and your family’s taste and of course, are welcoming for your guests. Choice of dining table: The main element of a Feng Shui dining room is undoubtedly the dining table. Choose a table that fits the size of your area. Make sure that there is enough room to walk around the table. The shape of a dining table can be either more yin or more yang. A round or square table is more yang and carries dynamic chi energy. An oval or rectangular table induces a more gentle energy, which is better for relaxing dinner. Make sure that the dining table you choose doesn’t have any hard edged corners. According to the principles of Feng Shui, a rounded table denotes heaven while a square or rectangular table is related to the Earth. A rounded table is preferable because it stimulates conversation. The surface of the dining table should be easy to clean. Wood is ideal because it doesn’t speed up chi energy. Softwoods such as elm are more yin which serve as the best option for everyday relaxed family meals. On the other hand, dark woods such as oak, teak and mahogany are more of yang and are best for formal dinners.

Placement: The dining table should be placed in the middle of the room so that your family sits comfortably around it. If your table is square in shape octagonal mats should be placed to stimulate chi.

The chairs: Even number of chairs is preferable for Feng Shui dining room. This is because the person sitting in the odd position will feel left out and unwanted. The chair should be very comfortable and should have a back. Since you are the host, you should never have your back to a door. The guests should be seated to face the door.

Lighting: Lighting also plays a crucial role in stimulating the flow of chi. Candles can be used as a source of decorative lighting but should not be the main source of lighting your Feng Shui dining room. Place a chandelier or overhead light in the centre and over the dining table.

Color of the room: The colors in your Feng Shui room should be appetizing. Light blue, lavender and green are good choices to stimulate the digestion. Orange is a no-no.

The accessories: A mirror on the wall or sideboard, reflecting the table, enhances the healthy chi energy produced by the food. Minimize the accessories as much as possible. A crystal chandelier over the center of the dining table will help to balance chi in the room. Remove all clocks and calendars so none of the time pressures from the day carry over into the meal. Use a tablecloth rather than individual placemats. This will bring closeness among the diners.

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