When designing beautiful rooms, buildings, offices and homes, bring nature’s elements indoors using the EcoChi® philosophy-blending feng shui, green and sustainability and environment psychology. The focus in this design system is the relationship between nature, the beauty of buildings and the wellbeing and happiness of the inhabitants. It is possible to purposefully arrange an environment so that it has a positive effect on the people who live, work or visit there. Nature’s beauty is for all to enjoy. It is a right we earn at birth. When bringing nature’s elements indoors people feel happier, healthier, calmer, and at the same time more energetic and optimistic about their lives.

Here are some easy to implement tips for your indoor environments:

1. Shop for an indoor water feature, fountain or fish tank
• Whether it is natural or man-made, people love to be near water. They gather around fountains all over the world.
• A water fountain is relaxing to look at and the sound comforts us.
• Hours can go by as we entertain ourselves by peering into a small fish tank or an aquarium. It makes us calmer because it reminds us that we are a small part of something grand.

2. Accessorize your space with green plants and trees
• Plants are natural air filters.
• The color green is restful and calming for our eyes.
• Plants absorb electromagnetic fields (EMFs) that are emitted from electronic equipment that may have harmful effects on our health.

3. Freshly cut flowers are beautiful to look at and the fragrance delights our senses
• Pastel colors have a relaxing energy; vibrant colors create an excitement in the room.
• Keep it fresh! Change the water every day.
• As soon as the flowers start to wilt throw them away.

4. Take a walk in nature and bring some beauty indoors to create a feeling of harmony
• Create a rock garden with stones you have collected.
• Pine cones and acorns can make a beautiful centerpiece-place them in a dish with a candle.
• Take your collection of sea shells and display them in a bowl with small soaps in your bathroom.

5. Decorate with art that expresses the beauty of nature
• Select a painting, photograph, poster or painting that inspires you.
• Purchase Furniture artistically crafted with organic materials that helps to create a naturally beautiful and healthful space.
• Utilize art constructed in Mother Earth’s studio! Display a crystal, geode or fossil in a place where all can enjoy it.

Bring the outdoors, indoors as part of your interior design strategy. It will bring about a sense of calm and optimism for the people who live and work in these spaces!