What is it In traditional Chinese culture, Qi is believed to be a vital force forming part of any living entity. Literally meaning “vapor”, “air”, or “breath”, the word Qi, Ki or Ch’i is often translated as “vital energy” or “vital force”. Qi is the central underlying principle in Chinese traditional medicine and in Chinese […]

What is Feng Shui? Feng Shui, a term that is a blend of the Chinese words for “wind” and “chi” (or “qi”), it first appeared in China in 4000BC where the Yangshao and Hongshan cultures provide the earliest known evidence for the use of feng shui, using Astronomy as a way to find correlations between humans and the universe. […]

Interior design has been shown to affect mood in a positive or negative way and has long been part of environmental psychology, just consider Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra, which have been around for 1000s of years. Scientists have found that different elements within a space can evoke emotions, such as creativity, peace, and happiness. […]

Architecture and interior design are two forms of art that you cannot avoid interacting with which adds to their charm – particularly when executed properly. Today, as we are spending more and more time at home, having a quality and well-optimised living space is becoming increasingly important. But why is it that interior design matters […]

Green interior design is a style of interior design that focuses on eco-friendliness. Although it is not necessary to be green in order to have an eco-friendly home, it does make sense to use environmentally friendly materials when building and planning a home, especially if you are planning on living in one for a long […]