6 Brilliant Feng Shui Tips for Kids' Rooms

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Find out how to use feng shui in your kids' room to create a cozy space that promotes sleep, happiness and harmony. For example, did you know that having a framed photo of the family in their room provides a calming energy? Or that shy kids would benefit from having a full-length mirror? We chatted with experts on how you can incorporate this ancient science into your own home.

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese system of arranging your environment for a favorable flow of energy, also called qi. From how to arrange furniture to the right colors, follow these easy tips to create an atmosphere of zen in your child's bedroom.

Bed placement

First things first, let’s talk bed placement. Feng shui expert and holistic interior architect Anjie Cho says there is an ideal spot, called the commanding position, to place your child's bed to promote restful sleep.

"It's best to have the bed positioned so that you can see the door with the headboard against the far wall. You don’t want the kid to be directly in front of the door. Instead, across the room, diagonal from the door, is typically the most ideal position," she says.

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Designer Insights with Anjie Cho

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Anjie Cho is a holistic designer and architect, offering a feng shui and green design service in the state of New York, see @holisticSpaces. Anjie is passionate about creating nourishing and beautiful spaces for her many clients. Through her work she enhances balance and harmony, utilising sustainability and ancient feng shui techniques. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and certified feng shui consultant from the BTB Feng Shui Masters Training Program. So we are proud to bring you the Designer Insights of Anjie Cho.

IN YOUR OWN WORDS, DESCRIBE YOUR UNIQUE STYLE AND CREATIVE ASTHETIC?

Feng shui and holistic design inspire my work for meaning and purpose in my design decisions. We find beauty in simplicity and balance and design harmonious living and work spaces that resonate uniquely with each individual client. 

WHEN STARTING A NEW PROJECT, WHAT IS YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS?

The creative process begins with the needs and desires of the client. From there, we work with the physical and energetic environment to create a holistic space. 

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eHow.com Video: Natural Way to Make a Chair Smell Good

Natural Way to Make a Chair Smell Good

Natural Way to Make a Chair Smell Good

Restore used and lived-in chairs to good smell with natural products like vinegar, baking soda and sunlight

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Video Transcript:

I'm Anjie Cho and this is natural ways to make a chair smell good.

Because upholstered chairs get used, sat on, spilled on, etc. and because they can't easily be cleaned, sometimes they start to smell, well, not so good. But there are natural ways to make a chair smell better. You don't have to use chemicals, you can go the eco-friendly route.

First of all, don't try to cover it up, I think it makes it worse. The best way to go is to deodorize and remove the bad odors. Some ways to do this for upholstered fabric is to sprinkle baking soda and let it sit overnight. Baking soda deodorizes by absorbing the odors. After it has sat overnight, vacuum the baking soda. This should help tremendously.

If necessary, move onto step two using white vinegar. Make a solution of equal parts water to vinegar and pour into a spray bottle. Make sure to test an area first. For instance, this will not work for silk. If that area's o.k., then spray the entire chair with vinegar spray. I promise you the vinegar smell will absolutely dissipate and leave the chair smelling better.

Finally, step three, if it still needs some deodorizing. Vacuum the chair one more time and leave it out in the sunlight all day. Did you know that sunlight actually can kill bacteria and a lot of the odors come from bacteria? Be mindful if the fabric has a possibility of fading in the sunlight. Again, do a test of you can.

There are natural and eco-friendly ways to make a chair smell good using baking soda, vinegar and natural sunlight. Net time skip the chemicals and try to do it the green, natural way.

by Anjie Cho