Introduction Having a well-furnished and well-designed home is a dream many people hold. Some of us take that dream further, longing to design that home for ourselves. The urge to design our interior or living place is not new; the same urge was probably present in the cavemen. Historically, the ancient Egyptians used interior design thousands of years ago. In the modern day, interior design is not only a popular and well paid profession, but a rapidly growing industry. Today, many people are involved in this profession, and even more people are interested in joining. Some are left behind, because they have no way to start. Here, in this book, our target readers are those with a passion for interior design and who need guidelines on where to start. Whether you want to design your own house or step into the world of interior design profession, this book will provide the foundation for that goal. We have tried to focus on the basics of interior design: how to prepare yourself to be an interior designer, the basic principles and elements of interior design, etc. We also discuss popular interior design styles that can serve as an inspiration for beginners. Instructions are also given on how to start a business as an interior designer. A careful reading of this book will provide useful information for beginners. Many people use the terms, interior decorating and interior design interchangeably, but this book will explain why you should not use them interchangeably and the differences between a decorator and a designer. An interior designer plays an important role in making a place beautiful, cozy, and functional, whether it is a commercial space or a home. To accomplish such a vital task, it is important to understand the basics. Our goal is to present the basic ideas and rules of interior design to the readers, whether they are designing their own house or working for others. Hopefully, the information in this book will help you design your first project, successfully. Though this book is not aimed at readers, who have already stepped into to the world of interior design, they may also find it helpful if they need to brush up on the basics of design. Happy reading!

Do you ever feel as though something isn't quite right within your home? You clean it, you tidy it but you still feel a little unsettled. Maybe you return home from a stressful day at work only to feel more wound up rather that relieved. What if employing Feng Shui in your interior design could change the energy flow throughout your home and thus the way that you feel. Included In This Book A Brief History of Feng Shui Applying Feng Shui The Living Room The Kitchen & Bathroom The Home Office The Children's Room The Dining Room This step-by-step guide will give you all the tools you need to achieve a home that feels good to be in; a home where you can feel comfortable and relaxed. Order now!

Balance your energy, improve your relationships and happiness, and heal your living space and the planet. Join feng shui expert Tisha Morris as she reveals the amazing possibilities for transformation when you use five elements wisdom to make simple yet beautiful changes in your home and life. The five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water—are the threads of energy that connect all living beings with nature. Learn how each element is expressed not only in nature, but also through you and your home. Start with a quiz to understand your elemental makeup. Then follow the three-step formula to incorporate feng shui into your life. With a room-to-room guide for using the five elements, instructions for healing spaces both inside and outside, and much more, Decorating With the Five Elements of Feng Shui will help you find harmony in your body, your home, and the world.

Feng Shui for Architecture is an easy-to-use manual to incorporate Scientific Feng Shui into the design, renovation, and decorating of your home. The final goal is to support your well-being, as well as your family's, in all aspects of life. It is also particularly useful during a real estate pre-acquisition inspection, for it offers examples of bad Feng Shui (to avoid), good Feng Shui (to desire), and how to correct any overall problems. This will help you to evaluate the kind of investment to be made and to make the property Feng Shui proof (as well as decide if you want to either buy it or pass on it). The only book on the market written by an architect, interior designer, and Feng Shui expert who has over 20 years of expertise in the fields of architectural planning, design, and Scientific Feng Shui Mastery, Feng Shui for Architecture is largely the result of answering frequent questions that have arisen over the years by concerned Feng Shui and Interior Architecture students in classes taught by the author as well as addressing common issues brought up by professional architects, designers, and clients with whom the author has consulted with during the development of hundreds of projects (and whom are also the same people who encouraged her to write this book). Editorial Reviews "Dr. Simona Mainini has an astonishing ability to interpret and install ancient Chinese formulas in such a way that they change lives today. Her discipline and precision in a field not often distinguished by these qualities is both unique and world class." Richard Ashworth Author of The Feng Shui Diaries Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of the Feng Shui Society "Dr. Mainini is one of those few, wonderful people who have managed to weld together the strict disciplines of architectural practice with the aesthetics and philosophies of the ancient Chinese traditions of Feng Shui. Readers can be assured that what she writes is not founded just on theory alone, but sound, practical experience." Derek Walters Author of The Feng Shui Handbook & The Complete Guide to Chinese Astrology "Feng Shui for Architecture is an excellent guide for both the Feng Shui professional and layperson. You can benefit from the knowledge presented here and use it to make your environment as harmonious as possible." Larry Sang Author of The Principles of Feng Shui President & Founder of The American Feng Shui Institute "Feng Shui for Architecture has been extremely inspirational to me and many of my students at the School of Architecture and Urbanism at the University of Sao Paulo (Brazil). We are very impressed with Dr. Mainini's knowledge and experience. She brings a new pattern to design and architecture." Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos, PhD Author of Movel Moderno no Brasil Professor, Design Department, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil "The title and subtitle promises a lot-- and this book delivers even more! Dr. Mainini has done a fabulous job organizing and explaining-- in a clear, precise manner-- the principles of Feng Shui and the ancient Chinese art of placement for good energy flow as it applies to the spaces in which we live and work. Not only is this book great for the preparation of buildings, it is also extremely useful even if you are only searching for an energetically superior apartment, house, or office space to rent. If you are looking for an invaluable source of Feng Shui information to help bring harmony to your living and working space and your life, this is a book for you. I applaud Dr. Mainini for the publishing of this, her first book, and highly recommend it to those who want to learn more about this most fascinating modality of healing. A+!" Raphaelle Tamura Founder, Star of Peace Publishing Founder, Seraphim at Mount Shasta

Do You Want To Know How To Decorate On A Budget? Are you looking for the best ways to design your home? Do you want to decorate your home but don't want to spend a lot of money? Inside we give you the best colors and layouts to use for any apartment or house layout. After reading this book you will know how to maximize your space visually and apply these professional techniques inexpensively.

When you read Feng Shui: Wellness and Peace- Interior Design, Home Decorating and Home Design, your home life and quality of life will improve every day! You will discover the first and most important steps to begin cultivating the perfect home environment for you and your family.These essential steps transform the complexities of interior design into the ultimate guide of home design. You'll be happy you bought this a year from now as you will learn dynamics from yin and yang and chi.

The quick reference guide that makes Feng Shui easily accessible to everyone! Feng Shui expert Terah Kathryn Collins brings you clear, concise information on how to apply Feng Shui to every room of your home–from your bedroom to your home office.

A centuries-old Chinese practice, feng shui has captured the Western imagination as a tool for design and well-being. In this classic book, complete with helpful drawings and photographs, Sarah Rossbach shows how anyone can apply its principles to enhance their careers, family life, health, and prosperity.Rossbach interprets the teachings of feng shui master Lin Yun for contemporary Westerners, offering practical methods for achieving harmony with one's environment. Focusing on common problems in business and residential settings, she discusses everything from the site of a building to furniture arrangement to wall decoration. In a chapter new to this edition, she explains how to choose colors that satisfy individual needs and preferences. Rossbach's easy-to-execute advice includes such simple steps as moving a microwave oven, repositioning a desk, and hanging mirrors to alleviate negative influences.

The Western Guide to Feng Shui--Room by Room is dedicated to bringing the pearls of Feng Shui wisdom into the Western household. Based on Terah Kathryn Collins's work as a Feng Shui consultant with thousands of clients, this uniquely informative work explains how to incorporate the benefits of Feng Shui into every room of your home.

Explains how to apply the principles of feng shui to home decorating, looking at how color, texture, and shape can be used to create different energy states in the human body.