Feng Shui, or “wind-water,” is an ancient Chinese technique of arranging objects in order to achieve the optimal flow of energy (known as “qi” or “chi”). Although Feng Shui is an ancient and generally outmoded practice, there are several universally applicable lessons that modern decorators can learn from it.

Several of the principles that guide Feng Shui can be applied to your apartment in Alachua, FL. These include:

• Purging your apartment of impurities by dusting and cleaning as much as possible. In addition to regular cleaning, take initiative and reorganize your apartment every two months so that there is never the opportunity to build excessive clutter.
• Placing mirrors strategically around your apartment so that they reflect sunlight, allowing a good amount of natural light to permeate every corner of your apartment.
• Balancing your interior decorations and carefully planning the layout of your apartment. Your living space should be full of personal touches that reflect your personality or encourage memories of positive times in your life.
• Arranging your apartment so that there is a natural flow and openness to your living space. While you need not be overly preoccupied with encouraging optimal qi, it is a good idea to arrange your furniture in such a way that foot traffic is never impeded.

One 51 Place is a great place to practice Feng Shui or interior decorating. We have a variety of spacious floor plans available, as well as three professionally coordinated apartment color combinations for our residents to choose from that set us apart from anywhere else. For more information about our apartment community in Alachua, Florida, contact our front office today.