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.