Inspiration for Your Home Office

The same feng shui rules apply as they do for important furniture placement in the rest of the home. Place your desk in the "command" position~diagonally across from and with a clear view of the door, but not directly in line with it.  This is the position of power, concentration and authority.  Ideally, your back should be supported by a wall, but a good desk chair or piece of furniture can also provide support while you work.

Feng Shui your Desk

Overlay the bagua on your desk top, orienting it from your desk chair. Desk top arrangement: Career~front center: your laptop. Knowledge~front left: books on current interests. Family~middle left: Family photo or memento. Wealth~back left: Valuables that symbolize wealth, a water fountain here. Fame & Reputation~back center: Lamp or red candle, your business cards here. Relationships~back right: A favorite photo of you & your loved one, flowers or a plant. Creativity~middle right: Children's photo or artwork, a pencil cup of colored pencils, markers or art brushes. Helpful People~front right: telephone or cell phone, address book, current projects.

Wall units with shelves and cabinets provide useful storage to help you keep your home office and desk organized. By implementing simple organizational habits on a regular basis your home office will feel balanced and welcoming for the start of each work day. Desk clutter stagnates and stops the flow of energy. Clear your desk free of old projects, stacks of junk mail & unpaid bills. Keep a waste basket nearby and toss out junk mail daily.