From an interior design perspective, yin is the quiet or non-active areas of the house while yang is the active and places of gathering. Yang rooms are the living room, kitchen and dining and the yin would be the bathrooms and bedrooms. In the Yang room it is fine to have stimulating objects and colors …
When coming across feng shui, there are various terms and theories that can be very confusing for the beginning student. One of the important theories in feng shui is the Yin/Yang theory. I’m sure many of you have come across the Tai Chi symbol, shown below, on various Chinese cultural related items to Asian influenced …
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Many people find neutral colors boring. But, I have to be honest with you, I love neutral colors. It calms me. Neutral colors allow other objects to shine, it gives them a platform. So, please don’t dismiss them. In design, starting with a neutral color and layering other colors, textures and patterns can help bring …
There are many design styles, such as; traditional, classical, contemporary, craftsman, English country, French country, Tuscan, Art Nouveau, bungalow, modern, Victorian, eclectic, Scandinavian, Asian and so many more. The list is endless! With so many different styles, it is no wonder that we all get confused. The question to ask yourself is, what design style …
