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Feng Shui, the Chinese art of creating harmonious spaces based on laws of both heaven and earth or astronomy and geology, is very popular these days in the Western world for its principles of furniture placements and room design. Many home owners and even owners of commercial spaces consult feng shui interior designers in the belief that by following feng shui principles, they will have good luck, good health, fortune and even love.

With numerous text books, seminars and web pages devoted to the subject matter, feng shui is now being practiced by both amateur and professional interior designers. The practice of feng shui interior design attempts to direct, channel and retain energy, called Qi or Chi, in a way that is most beneficial to the owner of the room, house or office. Directing, retaining and channeling Qi can be done by means of placing certain objects at different locations or by installing furniture made of specific kinds of material.

Aside from the energy or Qi, another important concept in feng shui interior design is the use of five elements to alter or improve the energy of the room for the benefit of the individuals who use it. The five elements consist of Water, Fire, Earth, Wood and Metal.