feng shui, baguaNormally we do feng shui for a specific client or for our own home or business. The aim is to improve the luck of a business, a family, or an individual. But what about, for example, a house that is meant to be rented out to summer or holiday tenants?
In homes built in the 1930s or earlier, you may wish to keep a period look. That can complicate things a little, but not much. After all, feng shui is ancient and eminently adaptable. That is why it is still so popular. However, you may want to consult a magazine like Period Living for decorating tips and inspiration for compatible decor for older homes.
Now back to feng shui. Of course, you want to balance the chi as you would for any structure. But since you are renting the home (using it to make money), you might focus the feng shui plan on business and prosperity.
In a sense, you are focusing the decor on business, but you do not want it to look that way. You want it to be appealing and restful in a way that you would not want a place of business to be. For example, each bedroom should be a haven for peaceful sleeping for your guests.
Bear in mind that your renters are your guests. You want to make them feel as welcome, safe, and happy as any other guests. So you want to make the decor not only beautiful, durable and easy to clean but also comfortable and welcoming.
Feng shui can help. So can Period Living magazine. It offers tips and inspiration for authentic decor that harmonizes with the style of your house yet is still practical and livable. And as you know, harmony, practicality and comfort are hallmarks of feng shui.
For tips on the best way to prepare your home for rental and to keep the process as smooth and effortless as possible (another feng shui trait), you can find information in HomeAway, where you may want to also list your home for rental.
Feng shui can help you make money from your second home and attract more and better tenants. And well-done feng shui need not be noticeable to anyone but you. So it need not conflict with period decor of any era. It will simply make life a bit easier and more pleasant for you and your renters.
