Wind chimes are not only attractive and a good piece of hanging in your house, but the tingling sound of the wind chime brings peace and positive vibes in to your home and in your life as well. At least this is what said in the Feng Shui philosophy about which you have already read in our previous posts. In case you haven’t, you can have a look at it later.

Wind chimes are constructed through suspended tubes, or rods. They are often made of metal or wood. Initially, wind chimes were used to observe changes in wind direction.

Gifting a wind chime is a great idea. However, you can buy one for your home as well. Ideally, wind chimes are to be placed besides a window so that when the wind blows the tingling sound of the wind chime soothes you. Sound is usually produced when the tubes of the chime come in contact with a suspended central clapper, which is like a ball or horizontal disk.

Today, the types and the varieties of wind chimes that are available in the market are tremendous. However, the size and the type will be decided by you depending on the place and the feasibility in your house. It is said that wind chimes are also used to scare away evil spirits and protect ones house. So do not forget to buy a wind chime especially when you are decorating your house or simply putting up things together again!

One trend that has caught fascination of many working professionals is of working from home. Many people have already turned their homes into offices. This option is much comfortable compared to commuting to and from the workplace. Those who seek to make their homes into office must convert a part of their home into office space. The first condition here is to choose a place that is very organized. Productivity will only come when your workplace is efficiently managed. Factors like, lighting, ventilation, safety measures, placement, files and stationary items and privacy should be given utmost importance.

Start with lighting factor. Lighting must be balanced. It should not be too bright or too dim. Ne can use overhead lights or accent lights. While choosing the lighting fixtures, focus on sleek and simple factor. Fixtures must complement the décor of the room. Talking about color combination, normally people prefer to have light shades in their home offices. The reason being, light shades bring that element of seriousness and peace that is much required for workplace. To get the required effect, colors like cream, white, tan and off white should be given preference. Those who prefer to have slightly bright feel can opt for blue or purple.

Ventilation is very important in your home office. No external noise and curbing over exposure is also the key. Use quality blinds for privacy purpose and curtains for effect. Furniture must be light. Heavy furniture makes your office room appear bulky and crammed. Have desk, chairs, closets and small cupboards on the walls. For flooring job, one can use wall to wall carpeting or mosaic or hardwood floors. Use area rugs for better effect. Lastly, use wooden framed pictures on the walls and live indoor plants as accessories.