IN THIS ISSUE

Feature Article:
"Feng Shui Made Simple"

Color of the Month:
"Blue"

About Mavra Patropulos

Have you ever wondered about Feng Shui?  What is it?  Does it really improve a home’s atmosphere?  How does it work?

This month’s article gives you the basics of Feng Shui, so you can begin to understand how to incorporate it into your home.  Think about what type of energy you’d like to have in your home, and see which elements help you achieve your goal.

And add some more relaxation to your summer with the color BLUE. Hope you’re enjoying the season!

Feng Shui Made Simple

Feng Shui incorporates five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Each element invokes a different mood or attribute. When you incorporate all five elements into every room design – enhancing specific elements according to your unique objectives, you can create a customized space that is beneficial for your family’s personal needs and goals.

• Wood represents the rising sun. It has an active energy, and it evokes the power of creativity and expansion. You can use wooden objects to promote motivation, inspiration, and passion. To add more wood energy to a room, use vertical shapes.

• Fire is seen as the most powerful of all the elements. Fire represents energy and passion. To increase the fire element in your space, add candles, animal prints, and shades of red, pink, and purple.

• Earth / Soil resembles the secure energy of the setting sun. It generates an overall feeling of balance and stability. If you feel disorganized or unfocused, your space could use some earth elements. Look for anything in earth tones, and use images of calm landscapes.

• Metal affects mental clarity and logic. The right amount of metal in a room can help you feel organized and focused. To enhance a space with the metal element, choose round or oval shapes; use white, gray, or silver colors; and use metal materials, like steel, iron, or aluminum.

• Water influences spirituality and emotions. A balance of water brings about inspiration, wisdom, and insightfulness. For water energy, add deep colors, reflective surfaces, and wavy shapes. Water features, such as aquariums and fountains, also work well.

With the understanding of the basic characteristics of the Feng Shui elements, you can begin to design your home in a balanced, comfortable way. Play around a little, adjusting your rooms until you create the perfect atmosphere for you.

Color of the Month: Blue

There's just something calming about blue...

The color blue actually lowers the body's blood pressure and heart rate, making it a great color to use in bedrooms and other areas where a peaceful atmosphere is desired.

Because blue is so calming, it also decreases appetite, so it isn't the best choice for a dining room or kitchen. Food just doesn't taste as good when the appetite is diminished.

Mix blues with white for a crisp, cool, soothing style. Combine with cream for a warmer atmosphere. Add brown with blue for a contemporary look.

Create a reflective, cool environment with the color BLUE.

Mavra Patropulos the owner of Inner Décor Associates, is an ASID Professional and a Certified Interior Designer with 33 years experience in residential, corporate, hospitality and assisted living, with remodeling, new construction and restorations. Collaborating with other “design team” professionals including architects, landscape architects and general contractors.

Inner Décor Associates is a full service interior design firm that provides consulting and design services. We actively manage your project from conception to completion and make certain you receive exemplary service.

For more information or to book a consultation call (559) 313-9187
or visit our website at www.InnerDecorAssociates.com

Inner Décor Associates - 7600 N. Ingram, Suite #223, Fresno, CA, 93710 - Phone (559) 313-9187

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