Fire Element in Home Design: Inspiration & Passion

Decorate for warmth and active energy

The energy of Fire feng shui element is the energy of the bright sun, happy celebrations, and glorious, joyful achievements. Fire element also brings the energy of strong sexual desire, passion and romance. It warms your heart, it nourishes, excites, and inspires. The secret of successful Fire element feng shui decorating is in knowing when and where to make it strong, when to tone it down, and when to avoid it completely. This is true of any feng shui element, of course, but especially so of the Fire element as it can literally burn your energy (when it is too strong compared to other elements). Let’s look at the dos and don’ts of the Fire feng shui element use in good decorating of a happy home.

One’s personal experience is the unspoken (and glorious) rule of good feng shui decorating, so I always encourage my readers to start with a personal connection with the element they need. Search for a personal memory, impression, or a visual that speaks to you of fiery energy. How do you feel Fire? How would you express it? Fire feng shui element is in the warming glow of candles, the sensual warmth and light of the bedroom fireplace, and the mystery of breathtaking sunsets. Fire feng shui element is also in the “Danger” and “Stop” signs, in the ravaging forest fires and destructive human emotions such as rage and violence.

As always with good feng shui, it is about finding the right balance; too little fire and the house has no joy, too much fire and you can literally watch tempers rise and conflicts abound. Fire is warmth, inspiration, deep healing and sensuality, it is the opening of one’s heart and the courageous vulnerability that comes with it. Fire is also creativity, passion, and fun. I have strong fire in my personal energy, and I use its bright presence in my office area. In our living space, though, I tone it down so the space feels restful and works best for my family.

It is a fine balancing act of strengthening the Fire element in areas where it needs to be strong without overwhelming anyone in the family. Find your own, unique expression of this powerful element, see what works for you and your home by using the basic information below. I am structuring it in three sections, and the infographic below should help apply it.

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WHEN
To Decorate with the Fire Feng Shui Element

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Bring the energy of the Fire feng shui element when you lack creative expression, you feel cold and lonely, your personal energy feels weak or when you need strong energy to bring to life your creative projects, be they personal or business. You can also bring a strong presence of Fire element to your South bagua area when you need more recognition for your work.

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WHERE
To Focus on Fire Element Decor

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The Fire feng shui element needs to be nourished and strengthened in the following bagua areas of your home: South/Fame, Southwest/Marriage, Northeast/Personal Growth and Center/Heart.

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HOW
To Decorate with the Fire Feng Shui Element

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There are numerous ways to express each feng shui element, as you will discover in our exploration of five elements in your home. The three basic ways are: color, shape and specific decor items. Fire element is best expressed in colors red, purple, orange, strong yellow, magenta and pink; triangular and star shapes, and actual fire decor items such as a fireplace or candles.

Now let’s look at the Earth element in your home.