Feng Shui is an ancient art followed by millions of people in many parts of the world. It talks about the flow of energy through your home. There are three fundamental principles of Feng Sui; one, everything is alive with energy which is also known as ‘Chi’; second, everything is constantly changing and third, everything is interconnected. It is believed that one should never have any clutter in his home because as energy is constantly flowing, clutter creates blockages. Talking about kitchen, it is a very important place in our home because of obvious reasons. But at the same time, it is commonly used as a dumping ground. Things should always be kept back to their original places to avoid clutter. Shoes or rugs should be particularly banned from the kitchen.

A kitchen has predominantly two main elements, fire and water. Fire element is the stove whereas the sink and refrigerator are the water elements. These two elements should never be placed next to each other else it will create energy conflict. To promote positive energy flow, you should place a crystal or chimes between the two conflicting energies. Other option is to put a bamboo stalks or a small potted plant between them. Stove should always be kept clean both from outside and inside. Burners should be regularly used.

Stove should be positioned in such a way that one can have a clear view of the doorway. Stove should not be placed directly under a window. There should be sufficient light in the kitchen. White and yellow are the best colors for the kitchen. If possible, use ceramic tile with a shiny finish. Other steps that you can take are to have a fruit basket in sight apart from having fresh flowers and plants as these things promote positive energy.

When it comes to choosing the paint, there is no dearth of choices. Whether you want to do it yourself or hire someone to do it for you, you can choose from plenty of paint choices. For instance, Alkyd is oil based solvent thinned paint. Alkyd paint has always been a popular choice for heavy traffic areas like cabinets, kitchen, doors and bathrooms etc. it helps in creating a smooth surface. Latex flat enamel is another useful choice. The paint has the benefit of latex and is actually more durable than normal latex. It’s quite easy to clean up but the finish is often flat.

Enamel paint provides you with a nice gloss. It is perfectly suitable for areas that are heavily used and need to be washed regularly. The interesting thing about enamel is that it can be available in both alkyd as well as latex form. If you are looking for heavy duty paint then look no further than floor and deck paint. It is mostly used outside on decks and is quite resistant to chips and cracks. High moisture areas will do well with epoxy paint that used two coatings. It can be easily cleaned also.

Always go for high quality paint brushes as cheap ones can spoil the fun of painting. It can also have a bad effect on paints in the long run. For water based paints, choose nylon bristles and for oil based paints, go for natural bristles. Good paint can make or mar the overall effect of interior décor. It is imperative to choose right paint, appropriate brushes and color to create the desired effect. Choosing right paint will not only help in creating right impression but will also save you good money in the long run.