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Better Luck from the Bathroom? Feng Shui-Recommended Art for Your Toilet

About the +ART Column The +ART Column shares stories that help you feel closer to art. We introduce featured artists for each season and offer clear explanations for those new to art, presenting its many facets from a variety of angles. Our aim is to help you discover little cues for letting art naturally find a place in everyday life. Come and enjoy the world of art at your own pace. Contents Introduction Does hanging a painting in the bathroom boost your fortune? Feng shui basics Painting themes recommended in feng shui Which paintings are best avoided? Examples to steer clear of Tips on displaying for better fortune In closing Introduction The bathroom is a place where the "flow of energy" matters especially within the home. In feng shui, arranging suitable interior touches in the bathroom is said to help improve your fortune. In particular, hanging a "painting" can purify the space and let positive energy in! In this article, we'll explain the kinds of paintings recommended in feng shui and key points for displaying them. Does hanging a painting in the bathroom boost your fortune? Feng shui basics What the bathroom means in feng shui In feng shui, the bathroom is said to be a place where "yin energy" tends to accumulate. Within the home it is especially humid and prone to stagnant energy, so bringing in suitable interior touches is important. The benefits of hanging a painting in the bathroom Hanging a painting in the bathroom has the effect of balancing the space's energy. Choosing a bright, refreshing painting purifies the yin energy and lets positive energy in. Displaying art also refines the bathroom's atmosphere, making it a more comfortable space. Painting themes recommended in feng shui Natural motifs (landscapes, flowers, plants) In feng shui, motifs that carry the energy of nature are considered good. For example, blue skies, green trees, and paintings of flowers give a calm, clean impression and guide the bathroom's energy in a positive direction. Paintings with the energy of water (waterfalls, lakes, the sea) Water is said to hold purifying power, and paintings of waterfalls, lakes, and the sea have the effect of washing away bad energy! That said, the key is to avoid paintings of rough waves and choose calm, tranquil water scenery. Paintings with a bright, positive impression (warm tones, gentle imagery) Choosing paintings in warm hues can soften the bathroom's cold atmosphere, where yin energy tends to gather. Paintings of flowers in warm tones such as orange, pink, and yellow, as well as abstract works, are also recommended. Which paintings are best avoided? Examples to steer clear of Paintings with a dark, heavy impression Paintings based on black or gray, or art with a sorrowful mood, further strengthen the bathroom's yin energy, so they're best avoided. Rough waves or stormy scenery Even though water's energy is good, paintings of violent waves or storms are said to disturb your fortune. Choose calm waterside scenery. Animals in an aggressive posture When hanging a painting of animals, those of beasts roaring or in an aggressive posture are a no. Choose paintings of animals with a calm expression that gives a sense of ease. Tips on displaying for better fortune The relationship between the direction you hang a painting and feng shui In feng shui, it's ideal to choose a painting to match the direction of the bathroom! How to choose the frame's color and design The color of the frame is an important point, too! A size that suits the bathroom space Since the bathroom is a small space, a painting that's too large can feel oppressive. A painting around A4 to A3 size tends to fit in with good balance! In closing How was that? Hanging a painting in the bathroom can boost your fortune! Choose paintings with natural motifs or bright colors Display them in a way mindful of the feng shui directions Be particular about the framing and size as well By tending to the bathroom as part of the home and arranging it into a pleasant space, you can create a better flow of energy! Why not bring in a touch of feng shui and adorn your bathroom with a favorite piece of art? Why not add a touch of art to your space? ▶ +ART ▶ ONLINE SHOP