1. Entrance of the Office
The entrance is where energy enters the space — most important in feng shui. The facing and sitting of the office is, in most cases, determined by the entrance.
- Bright and Uncluttered: Keep it clean, well-lit, and open to allow smooth Qi flow.
- Visible Company Signage: Your business name should be clearly displayed — this is a symbolism to attract recognition and success.
- Welcoming Vibe: Use a welcoming rug, artwork, or plants (e.g., money plant, jade plant) near the door.
- Avoid:
- Inauspicious features/symbolisms (Sha Qi) at the entrance.
- Trash bins or clutter near the entrance — it blocks prosperity.
A strong, smooth Qi flow begins here—it sets the tone for the rest of the house. An important point to note is that the actual facing of house determines the Qi distribution throughout the entire house.
2. Customer Sitting Area
This area influences how clients feel and perceive your business.
Ideal Feng Shui Tips:
- Soft Seating, Rounded Corners: Use comfortable furniture with soft edges (avoids “poison arrows/edges”).
- Use Earth Tones or Light Wood Colors: Earth symbolises trust.
- Back Against a Solid Wall: Chairs for clients should have a supportive backdrop — this gives them a feeling of stability.
- Incorporate Water Element: A small water feature, like a fountain or an aquarium, can attract wealth and calm emotions. The placement of the water feature must conform to feng shui principles.
- Avoid:
- Sitting under a beam, or next to the trash bin.
- Cluttered customer area.
3. Accounts Room / Cashier
The accounts room or cashier of a retail store symbolizes your company’s financial well-being and wealth storage.
Ideal Feng Shui Tips:
- Most Auspicious Location: It should be placed at the most auspicious location of the office or shop space, determined by Feng Shui principles.
- Closed Drawers, Organized Books: Keep financial records tidy and stored — messy money/accounts symbolises “leaking or untidy wealth.”
- Avoid:
- Accounts room or cashier at inauspicious sector.
- Unclean water feature in or next to the accounts room and cashier. (Eg. Fish tank filled with algae growing/murky water.)
- Clutter and dust — it stagnates financial energy.
4. CEO / Director Room
This room governs leadership, authority, and decision-making.
Ideal Feng Shui Tips:
- Command Position: Desk should be:
- Facing the door (not directly aligned with it),
- Backed by a solid wall (symbolizes support),
- Never with back to a window (if so, use curtains or high-backed chair).
- Wooden Desk, Solid Design: Avoid glass-top desks for key decision-makers — it implies lack of grounding.
- Place Important Symbols Behind the Desk:
- E.g., a mountain picture (support), personal awards (recognition)。
- Avoid:
- Clutter — especially on the desk, as it blocks clarity and action.
- Sha qi (sharp corners or beams pointing toward the desk).