The principles of Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice, focus on arranging the living space to achieve balance and harmony in our surroundings. According to Feng Shui, the front door is the most important area in the house and referred to as the mouth of Qi, the life force. Besides, the entrance is the first thing the guests notice when they enter a house. Thus, designing the house entrance in a Feng Shui-compliant way can help boost positive vibes and attract fortune and happiness for the inhabitants of the house.
According to Feng Shui, one can activate the front door by opening and walking through it once in nine days. In this article, we share some easy Feng Shui tips for your home entrance.
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Have a single entrance
Most houses have multiple entrances besides the main door, such as the back door, garage door or a side door. However, it is essential to choose a single front entrance every day. While there can be other entrance doors, one should ensure that only one door is chosen for stepping outside or inside the house. Moreover, one should define a proper entrance space. Typically, home entrance doors directly lead to the living room or dining room. Defining the entryway, even by using a simple rug, can help in the flow of positive energies.
Declutter and clean the space Â
The house entrance is prone to the accumulation of all kinds of clutter, such as dirt from shoes, mail, and packages and other items. This can result in stagnation of energies and prevent the good energies from entering the house. Make sure to keep the entryway clean and clutter-free and avoid any obstruction in the pathway.
Illuminate the entryway
Adequate lighting near the front door enhances its visual appeal and promotes the positive energy flow. Lights bring in the fire element, which also denotes recognition and how one is seen in the world. Let natural light to come in through this space during the day. Go for soft lights, which will help create a warm and welcoming ambience. Avoid dark and gloomy entrances, which can be sources of negative energies.
Define the entryway
Define the entryway of your house, which will help the Qi energy to gather home instead of rushing straight through the space. This design is essential in an open floor plan to increase the flow of positive energies. Take a colourful rug or a piece of furniture to demarcate the entry space.
Choose the right door size
Usually, having a huge entrance door gives a royal appeal, which is why many homeowners prefer it. However, according to Feng Shui, a front door should neither be too big nor too small. As per Feng Shui rules, a door larger than the required size may invite more energy than what is needed, creating a somewhat overwhelming space. Similarly, small-sized doors may not allow adequate energy to enter the house.
The door should be visible
The entrance door and the house number should be easy to find. For this, make sure there are no obstructions, such as overgrown plants or any other item blocking the view of the front door. If it is difficult for visitors to find the house, it will be so for new opportunities.
Choose the right main door colour
| Colour | Significance |
| Red | Good luck and prosperity |
| Blue | Peace and relaxation |
| Green | Growth, renewal, and harmony |
| Yellow | Happiness and optimism |
| White | Purity and new beginnings |
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According to Feng Shui, every colour is associated with a specific energy, which denotes different aspects of life. Moreover, the right colour for the front door will also depend on the direction of the door.
For example, you can activate the energy of a north-facing house by enhancing the water or metal elements in the north sector. This can be done with water-related colours or metal element colours, such as white, grey, bronze, etc.
Similarly, for an east-facing house, you can include wooden colours or water element colours such as dark charcoal grey, deep navy blue, etc. Go for fire element-related colours, such as red, orange, etc., for the south-facing house. One can go for metallic or earthy tones for a west-facing house.
Remove broken items and sharp objects
A squeaky door hinge, broken doorbells or broken door should be removed immediately to avoid negative energies. Similarly, one should keep away sharp objects, or such architectural features pointed towards the front door. According to Feng Shui, sharp objects can be sources of negative energies.
Ensure proper front door alignment
In case the front door of your house is aligned directly with an exterior door or window, keep a Feng Shui crystal ball or a furniture piece halfway in between the two to counter this challenge. Further, if there is a wall or staircase aligned directly with the front door and located within a five-feet distance, it can block the energy flow. This can be rectified by directing the view to the right or left side of the wall or staircase with appealing objects such as colourful flowers or impressive artwork.
Place plants and flowers
Many houseplants, such as peace lily, bamboo, snake plant, etc., are considered auspicious and help add greenery and positive energies to the house. Auspicious plants such as money plants or lucky bamboo are beneficial as they bring life energy and attract fortune. You can also consider placing a wind chime or a dream catcher to boost the positive vibes of the entrance space.
Bring in water elements
According to Feng Shui, water features can greatly uplift the ambience of the front entrance and boost the flow of positive energies. You can choose to keep a small fountain or a fish tank near the entryway. Further, the sound of flowing water has a calming effect and helps create a space with good energy.
Place an inviting doormat
Create a welcoming space at the front door entrance area of your house with a new welcome mat. This will not just make the space look appealing but also invite positive energies into the house. Make sure the mat has the same width as the main door or even slightly larger.
FAQs
What is the best Feng Shui colour for a front door?
Red is an auspicious colour in Chinese culture and denotes good luck and prosperity, according to Chinese tradition. The suitable colour for a house entrance door also depends on the direction of the door.
What is the Feng Shui door rule?
Make sure the front door opens inwards, which makes it welcoming. Avoid a squeaky door hinge or a broken door.
Is it bad to keep doors closed in house?
According to Feng Shui, one should open the door at least once in nine days to activate it and invite positive energies.
What is the significance of a home entrance in Feng Shui?
According to Feng Shui, it is the front door from where positive energy or qi enters the house.
Is mirror facing door brings bad luck?
One should use mirrors carefully when designing a space. Mirrors placed facing the main entrance door can make the good energies entering the house bounce off. Thus, one should place the entryway mirrors perpendicular to the front door.
Where should mirrors be placed for good luck?
You can place mirrors in the living room, dining room, and hallway.
What is the best direction for a Feng Shui front door?
According to Feng Shui, a south-facing house entrance door is considered auspicious. This alignment brings in ample light and promotes Chi absorption and creates harmony.
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