Why it matters and simple ways to fix it
One of the most common questions I receive is about doors that are directly aligned — the front door facing the back door, or two or more interior doors lined up in a row. This matters because energy moves like water through your home. When doors are aligned, that energy rushes straight through without settling, leaving the space between them undernourished. It’s especially important to avoid a direct alignment between the front door and the back door — this is where the most energy is lost.
Here are some easy and practical solutions you can try:
Place a round table in the direct pathway of energy
This will redirect the energy and slow it down. A vase with fresh flowers on the table or a grouping of small plants will improve the energy even further.
Work with color to change the relationship between doors
Choose the best color for the area and strengthen one door more than the other. This will change the relationship between directly aligned doors and slow down the energy.
Place a big plant in the direct pathway of energy
The specific use of a plant, ideally tall and wide, in a visually strong pot, will achieve the similar effect of redirecting the energy.
Reposition the existing furniture to redirect the flow
If there is enough space between the directly aligned doors, create a nice grouping of decor pieces, or a conversation area in the direct pathway.
Ground the energy even more with a colorful rug.
A round or irregular shape rug works better to diffuse the sharp energy than a rectangular one, but you have to decide based on what is happening in your space.
Basically, what you need to do is redirect and soften the harsh energy flow created by two or more directly aligned doors. Experiment until you find the solution that works best for you and your home Be sure to choose a way that is aesthetically pleasing and works for your home on a practical level. Improving the energy with decor items appropriate for your lifestyle is the best and most powerful way to do this work.
Image: Clay Banks
