Curtains can not only block sunlight, but also protect the privacy of family members and add a warm atmosphere to the home. If you want to create a warm atmosphere, you should not only pay attention to the color and style of the curtains, but also pay attention to the length of the curtains.
So, from the feng shui point of view, what are the feng shui taboos for curtains? How to choose curtains to improve the feng shui of your home?
What are the feng shui taboos for curtains
1. Use long curtains for large windows
The length of the curtains should be selected according to the size of the window. If the window is large, such as a floor-to-ceiling window or occupies a large part of the wall, the curtains should be long curtains.
On the one hand, the short curtains do not match the large windows, giving people a feeling of being tight and inappropriate in size.
2. Use short curtains for small windows
Short curtains are generally used in relatively small windows, such as in the second bedroom, or in the study room. The size should cover the window and have a slight surplus.
Because if the window occupies a small area on the wall, there is no need to make too large curtains. Rooms with small windows are generally not large in size. If the curtains are too long, too large color blocks will be formed, which will make the space feel depressing.
3. There are desks and other furniture under the window, and short curtains can be used
If there is furniture such as a cabinet or desk under the window, then short curtains can be used. Because the long curtains are dragged to the ground, it is inconvenient to be blocked by furniture. It is likely to reduce the number of uses due to the fear of trouble, and the indoor light cannot be adjusted in time. Moreover, the long curtains will also cause certain obstacles to cleaning. In this case, The length of the curtains to block the windows is enough.
4. Use long curtains in the bedroom and living room
The atmosphere created by long and short curtains is different. Long curtains are more suitable for quiet and warm rooms. For example, if the bedroom area is relatively large, long curtains with warm tones can be used, which can make people have a kind of relaxed and gentle space.
In the living room, long curtains look atmospheric, and long curtains that can cover the entire wall can create or accentuate the style of the living room.
5. Use short curtains in the bathroom and kitchen
Small and difficult to keep clean rooms such as bathrooms or kitchens, these rooms are suitable for short curtains, and preferably a material that is easy to scrub, and the size is just enough to cover the window.
What are the curtain colors that enhance luck?
1. Five elements
The five elements of the occupant are different, and the color of the curtains to enhance the fortune is also different. The favorite color of the curtains should be selected according to the five elements of the occupant. Only the appropriate color will bring the overall fortune improvement to the user.
(1) It is wood, it is recommended to choose green curtains.
(2) It is a fire, it is recommended to choose red-purple curtains.
(3) It belongs to the earth, and yellow curtains are recommended.
(4) Metal, it is recommended to choose white curtains.
(5) It is water, it is recommended to choose blue curtains.
2. Zodiac
Residents can also choose the color of the curtains they like according to their zodiac signs, which can also improve the overall fortune of the occupants.
(1) For snakes and horses, it is recommended to choose red curtains.
(2) For rabbits and tigers, it is recommended to choose green curtains.
(3) For monkeys and roosters, it is recommended to choose white or silver curtains.
(4) For rats and pigs, it is recommended to choose light blue curtains.
(5) For cattle, dragons, sheep and dogs, it is recommended to choose light yellow curtains.
Bedroom curtain selection taboo
The bedroom is a space for daily rest, and many layout designs have certain feng shui attention, so what are the feng shui taboos for bedroom curtains? Let’s have a look!
1. The color of the curtains
Use pink tones sparingly in the master bedroom. Some young friends think that the use of pink curtains in the bedroom can increase the romantic atmosphere. However, in Feng Shui, pink is likely to provoke peach blossoms, and it is easy to trigger a third party, thereby affecting the relationship between husband and wife. Therefore, it is recommended to use less pink tones in the master bedroom.
White is generally a more versatile color, such as purple, blue, rose red, etc., which can be matched with white. This kind of collocation can bring out the romantic atmosphere in the bedroom. In the feng shui of bedroom curtains, it is best not to use light-colored curtains such as beige or white, because such colors will make the bedroom look too pale and lack a warm feeling.
Among the taboo colors for bedroom curtains, black and red are best not to choose, because these two extreme colors will make people feel bad, and it is easy to make people’s emotions develop towards extremes. There is also the matching of orientation and feng shui. One is to use white in the northwest to promote the luck of the nobles, one is to use brown or earth tones in the southwest to increase the stable energy of parents, and the other is to use yellow chandeliers in the southwest. It can bring peach blossom luck to you who are single.
2. the thickness of the curtain fabric
The fabric of the curtain should not be too thick, too thick will have a heavy feeling; it will make the family members feel no pressure in life, so it will also affect the health of the whole family members, such thick curtains are decorated in the bedroom, the owner’s eyelids are very difficult. Heavy will often produce drowsiness, groggy and no light, work efficiency will be reduced, and financial resources will be tight. Therefore, it is not suitable for the bedroom to choose too heavy curtains, and the editor recommends that the bedroom curtains should be provided with shading layers.
3. The pattern of curtains
Avoid ominous patterns on curtains.
There will be some trendy and alternative patterns on some curtains, which may cater to the curiosity of young people, but in feng shui, it may mean bad luck. For example, the common skeletons, dolls with strange shapes, and ferocious animals, etc., are best avoided to avoid adverse effects on the owner.
In the feng shui of bedroom curtains, the curtains must not choose an unlucky pattern, such a meaning is not good, and it will not affect the health and love of the family. For example, there are many skeletons, dolls with strange shapes, and ferocious animals. These are best not to appear on the curtains, especially in the elderly’s room and the children’s room. These are all unfavorable factors, no matter whether the curtains are of good feng shui or not. Color, as long as there is such a pattern, we want to avoid using it.
4. The effect of curtains
North: The Roman curtain that is pulled up can be pulled up in several sections. This kind of pull-up feature belongs to “earth” in terms of feng shui. By the principle of “earth” and “water”, it can block the north side. It belongs to the evil spirit of “water”.
South: The windows on the south have sufficient light all year round and are the most important source of natural light in the room. In the hot summer, such sunlight is a bit redundant. Therefore, the more popular water wave curtain is a good choice.
West and Northwest: Open windows on the west side to increase the room temperature, and choose man-made fiber curtains that can diffuse the light source and block ultraviolet rays, which can reduce the intrusion of heat. In Feng Shui theory, the five elements of man-made fiber belong to “fire”, and it is most effective to use it to block the evil spirits belonging to “gold” from the west and northwest.
Northeast and Southwest: If there is evil energy from the northeast and southwest, which belongs to “earth”, you can use the wooden blinds of “wood” to block the evil spirits. If you think wooden curtains are too expensive, you can replace them with paper or cloth curtains that are also made of plants, which have the same blocking effect.
5. The influence of curtains on the fortune of the owner
At the beginning of the decoration, the color and material of the curtains are selected in combination with the owner’s numerology, which can play a role in helping the owner’s feelings, health, wealth, career and other aspects of fortune. Not paying attention to this issue can be counterproductive.
For example, if the host is lucky with wood, you can choose green and wooden curtains; if the host is lucky with fire, you can choose red and purple series, man-made fiber curtains; if the host is lucky with earth, choose yellow and khaki series Colored Roman shades; if the host is lucky with gold, choose white metal curtains; if the host likes water, use blue and black water curtains.
Types of curtains
1. Traditional cloth curtain
Advantages: good shading and shading, high durability
Traditional fabric curtains include cotton and linen, polyester, flannel, gauze and other materials. Fabric curtains are more soft and warm, and are often used in living rooms and bedrooms that require concealment. However, it is also necessary to evaluate whether the lighting in the space is sufficient. The floor-standing type can completely block the light source and achieve the effect of protecting privacy.
2. Roller blinds
Advantages: easy to operate, with versatility
The fabric of the roller shutter is mainly made of waterproof polymer material. It integrates functions such as safety, safety, and sound insulation. In schools, banks and other places, it is also often used in kitchens and bathrooms where moisture is high and needs to be resistant to dirt.
3. Roman blinds
Advantages: Adjustable light source, easy to retract
Roman blinds are cloth curtains of the roller blind type. Compared with decorative effects, Roman blinds can be said to be the curtains that can create the most atmosphere. Roman blinds can be divided into folding, fan, and wave types, which can create an elegant Pristine beauty. The range of the light source reflected into the room can be controlled at will, and with a large area of multiple colors and patterned fabrics, it can have a very high impact on spatial vision, making Roman blinds one of the most popular types.
4. Venetian blinds
Advantages: good shading and dimming effect
Venetian blinds have a good effect of adjusting light, and are often used in office spaces. They are also used in bedrooms and bathrooms. However, due to certain gaps in Venetian blinds, the privacy is not very good. Venetian blinds are often used in American and country-style spaces, and many office areas also use this type of curtains to achieve the dual function of shading and dimming. Venetian blinds are available in a variety of materials, such as aluminum, wood, plastic, cloth blades, etc., which can be matched according to the style of the space.
5. Organ curtain / honeycomb curtain
Advantages: good thermal insulation and sound blocking effect
Organ curtain, also known as honeycomb curtain, belongs to fabric curtain and is a kind of green building material. In addition to the good shading effect, due to its honeycomb-like design, the hollow structure of the organ curtain can store air, which is effective in heat insulation and heat preservation, and the surface of the organ curtain is made of antistatic material, which is not easy to get dusty and easy to clean. , and it has become the best type of curtain for humanistic style houses.
