Feng Shui for Small Spaces
Who's got a small space they can't figure out? 🙋 Probably every one of us can relate to this in one way or another. Maybe you live in a tiny apartment or a studio. Maybe you share space with a roommate. Maybe you are headed off to the college dorm for the first time (congratulations!✨) Maybe you are downsizing. Or maybe you just can't get control of the closets in your home.
We get it.
Feng Shui is for every type of space. It really is. Big or small, city or country, modern or farmhouse...there's literally not a space where we can't apply at least one Feng Shui principle and make a real difference in the lives of the inhabitants or workers. So, keep scrolling to find great tips from our member experts.
"A small house will hold a hundred friends." ~~African Proverbs
Improve Energy Flow in Small Spaces
Sherry Brouzes, Sherry Brouzes Feng Shui
"A feng shui consultant can assess the energy flow within your home or workspace. They can identify areas where energy may be stagnant or blocked, and offer practical solutions to improve the overall flow of positive chi (energy). This can lead to a more balanced and rejuvenating environment." ~~Sherry (and isn't that the goal?😊)
In this article, Sherry shares 10 simple tips to get your flow going. In a big wide open room, you might not question energy flow - you can see and feel the expanse of a big space. This means small spaces are extra important to make sure the nurturing chi can flow in and through every room. From light and mirrors to personal touches and color and more...Sherry makes it easy.
Feng Shui for Small Spaces, AKA the Dorm Room
LuAnn Cibik, Inner Harmony
"As a feng shui consultant, I’ve noticed a growing trend: more and more people are living in smaller spaces. Some are downsizing after the kids have flown the nest, while others are creating multi-generational homes, adding mother-in-law suites, or embracing tiny houses as their primary residence. I’ve also worked with clients sharing homes with roommates—not family or friends—and even a few who live on boats!
"At this time of year, many young people are heading off to their first independent living spaces—a dorm room or a studio apartment. When it comes to feng shui, there are a few key principles that are especially impactful in small-space living."
It's no secret that dorm rooms are tight. If you went to college years ago, they aren't the same. Coffee shops, green spaces, food service is next level for this generation. But the one thing that is the same is the small size of the living quarters. LuAnn tackles this tight space beautifully and even shares floor plans to make the most of your home away from home.
Read about making the most of your dorm room
***by the way, the tips here also work great for small apartments and studios
"In a tiny house, you only have room for what matters most." ~~Tammy Strobel, author and tiny house dweller.
You could also say, in Feng Shui, you only have room for what matters most.❤️
Take Control of Your Space: Closet Purge for the Ready, Willing, and Able
Mary Roberts, Successful Spaces
"If you want to make big changes in yourself and your thinking, and you have a chunk of time to spare, try a closet purge. First step: take everything—yes, everything—out of your closet and clean the shelves and walls with a natural household cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Then follow Steps 1 through 3 of the C-U-T Process: Clear Unused Things from your closet, turning it into a Container for Useful Things."
Step 1: Assess....
Mary Roberts is a well-known organizer who specializes in dorm rooms and helping college students make the most of their first “home away from home.” This article is an excerpt from her book, “Create Your Space – Create Your Life: Set Yourself up for Success at College.” And while it may feel geared to the college-aged reader, know that these tips can be used by anyone, no matter the size of your closet.
Final thoughts...Creating effective Feng Shui in your dorm room (and other small spaces)
Featuring our own Candice Berlanga, popular podcast host of Learn Feng Shui and from RealHomes.com...even more tips for dorm rooms, apartments and small rooms...we love these!
And here are our top three...
Hang feel-good imagery
Add a dorm photo wall or a collage of your family and friends to remind you of your support system. Although you want pictures up, avoid an overabundance of pictures so you don’t feel as though you’re being watched. College is about being independent and being away from home to discover yourself. You don’t need to feel symbolically “watched” by mom's pictures being everywhere.
Keep overhead objects away from the top of your bed
Although you may be limited in space, try to avoid placing shelving over your headboard. When it comes to feng shui, this oppresses the energy over your head while you sleep and can lead to restless sleep. You may also experience headaches in the long run.
Get creative with curtains
Curtains can be used in a variety of ways to add privacy or soften a space. Put them between beds to divide a space or hang them overhead to soften corners pointing at the bed. These corners in feng shui are known as “poison arrows” and can have a similar impact as overhead shelving. Don’t forget to add curtains to your dorm windows even if you have built-in blinds or shutters.
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