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A gas stove is, without a doubt, one of the most important and necessary items in the kitchen for every housewife. But after reading this article, you will understand that it plays a much more important role in the well-being of all members of your family and will begin to look at it completely differently. Below we will tell you where the stove should be placed according to Feng Shui and how it affects the relationships between people living in the same house.
Plate location
The location of the stove in the house is very important. The stove affects both the income and grades of children in school. According to Feng Shui, it is better to place the stove in the kitchen under the favorable Flying Stars. At the same time, in addition to the location of the stove, the direction of the housewife’s back when she stands behind the stove is also important. Yes, exactly the direction of the back, and not the handles, as they write in many books.
There are many models of plates and the handles can be located anywhere. But the housewife can only stand behind the stove in a certain direction. So that favorable energy comes to the owner’s back. It’s good if the distance between the stove and the sink is at least 60-80 cm. The stove belongs to the element of fire, and the sink (refrigerator, washing machine, dishwasher) belongs to the element of water. In order to smooth out the conflict between fire and water in the kitchen, it is advisable that the distance between fiery objects (stove, oven, multicooker, microwave) and water objects was at least 60-80 cm. In small kitchens, it happens that the stove is located too close to the sink or refrigerator. In this case, a wooden object placed between them will help smooth out the conflict between fire and water. After all, in the Wu Xing circle, water gives birth to wood, and wood gives birth to fire. It is unfavorable when the refrigerator or sink is located opposite the stove. Some craftsmen point out that it is unfavorable if the faucet in the sink is directed towards the stove.
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It’s not uncommon for me to see a situation in clients’ homes where there is a microwave on top of the washing machine. Or a dishwasher is placed under the heating boiler (or gas water heater). These are also variants of strong fire-water conflicts. To resolve such a conflict, it is better to move fire element objects away from water element objects. Island slabs are very popular these days. See Photo 2. Unfortunately, they do not comply with the rules of Feng Shui. Since it is believed that the slab must necessarily touch the wall, i.e. receive support from Mountain Star. In Flying Stars Feng Shui there are concepts of mountain and water stars. And if the slab is not leaned against the wall, then it is considered that it is, as it were, “hanging” in the air and does not receive support and protection. Sometimes, when conducting Feng Shui consultations for apartments, I have to place island slabs. Simply due to the fact that in this kitchen there is no favorable place for a stove. In this case, only the favorable direction for the back of the housewife, who will cook at this stove, is taken into account. Those. For an island plate, not all directions of approach to the plate are favorable. A Feng Shui consultant will help you calculate these directions, or you can do it yourself by studying our training on Flying Stars. A separate room for the kitchen is also very important. The kitchen is the women's part of the house. The living room is the men's part of the house. Popular modern layouts when they combine the kitchen and living room together. In this case, a mixing of feminine and masculine energies occurs. In Feng Shui, it is believed that such layouts are only suitable for single people. For families, each family member should have a separate space.
Arrangement of furniture and appliances in the kitchen
Work Triangle in the corner kitchen. Illustration: Alexandra Naumova
To apply the Working Triangle principle, organize the functional areas of the kitchen according to the stages of cooking:
- Remove food from the refrigerator
- Wash in sink
- Cook on the stove
The main areas of the kitchen: refrigerator, sink and stove - this is the Kitchen Work Triangle. Place these zones in the correct sequence:
- Fridge
- Washing
- Plate
And between them insert storage modules with a working surface. Ensure free movement in the Work Triangle area and access to all cabinets. Look at examples of kitchen layouts based on the Working Triangle principle in illustrations.
Unfavorable colors for kitchen decoration
Black and dark blue colors are very unfavorable. These are the colors of the element of water, and as you know, in the Wu Xing circle, water extinguishes fire. Consequently, there will be an attack on the fire of your hearth. A lot of red in the kitchen is also not good. The color red provokes emotional showdowns among people living in the house. A large amount of red in the kitchen can sometimes even cause a fire.
Some authors believe that it is beneficial to have a mirror above the stove or next to the dining table, which will increase the amount of food. I haven’t heard this from Feng Shui masters, so I don’t use it.
Work triangle in the kitchen
Working Triangle in a linear kitchen
To make the kitchen comfortable and minimize cooking time, apply the rule of the Working Triangle in the kitchen: refrigerator - sink - stove. The Kitchen Triangle model was developed by specialists at the University of Illinois State University of Architecture in the US in the 1940s, when they were looking for ways to effectively design and zoning space in small houses. The Working Triangle Rule was included in the five-volume “Principles of Kitchen Space Planning” compiled by the American Institute of Kitchen Manufacturers.
Location of the kitchen according to cardinal directions
If the stove is located in the western sector, along the outer perimeter of the apartment, then the conflict between fire (stove) and the elements of metal (west) can provoke colds among residents. In this case, it is better to rearrange the stove. Adding the element of earth will help smooth out the conflict between fire and metal. These can be ceramic or clay objects, yellow or beige tiles. Brown color belongs to the element of wood in Feng Shui. The trees have a brown trunk. But yellow and beige are the colors of the earth elements. The earth in China is yellow.
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For Western cuisine, the colors of the elements of earth and metal are favorable - yellow, ocher, white, mother-of-pearl, pearl shades. If the stove is positioned clearly in the North sector, along the outer perimeter of the house, this also does not meet the rules of Feng Shui. Since in the northern sector the element of cold water is too strong, which will extinguish the “fire” of your hearth. It is better to rearrange the stove or add elements of wood, such as a cutting board. For kitchens in the north, the colors of the elements of wood are favorable - green, turquoise, brown. The location of the refrigerator in the South sector (along the outer perimeter, i.e. along the large Taichi) also activates the conflict of fire (southern sector) and water (refrigerator). In such a refrigerator, food spoils more often than usual. The problem can be solved by moving the refrigerator to another location or adding the element of wood to the southern sector. Modern refrigerators are very large and very tall. Make sure that the refrigerator does not block the sectors that are important to you - the Peach Blossom, the Marriage sector, the Noble Person sector or the Helpful God sector.
For kitchens in the south, the colors of the elements of wood are favorable - green, turquoise, brown. The location of the kitchen in the northwest is very unfavorable according to Feng Shui. The northwestern sector is the sector of the eldest man in the house. According to the U-hsing Circle, the North-West belongs to the element of metal. The fire of the stove melts the metal, therefore in such an apartment a man does not receive support and may lose his job and/or get sick. You can decorate such a kitchen with a predominance of the elements of metal. Make a design with a lot of white, silver, gold, chrome parts. This will improve the situation a little. Photo 1 shows a kitchen decorated in the colors of the elements of metal. The only way to completely get rid of the bad influence of the kitchen in the north-west on a man is to move to another apartment where the north-west sector is not injured. The location of the kitchen in the southwest is one of the most harmonious. The southwestern sector is the sector of the woman - the mistress of the house. For kitchens in the southwest, the colors of the elements of earth (yellow, ocher) and the elements of metal (white, golden, silver) are favorable. In Photo 3 you can see the beautiful design of the kitchen wall, which in design relates to the element of earth. The cuisine in the Northeast is also quite favorable. For kitchens in the northeast, the colors of the elements of earth (yellow, ocher) and the elements of metal (white, golden, silver) are favorable.
If the kitchen in the house is located in the east, then this is good. Breakfast takes place in the sunshine. Favorable interior colors for kitchens in the east are green, turquoise, brown, peach. The dining table in the kitchen should not be round. The round shape of the table forms a “sha saber” and injures the people sitting at the table. Just like what happens when you sit on the corner. It is best to have a square or rectangular table with slightly rounded corners. Tables with recesses that seem to hug you are also favorable. We all love hugs). But at such a table it will be too comfortable. And you may spend too much time in the kitchen, which will be bad for your waistline. Glass tables also do not comply with Feng Shui rules. Sitting at such a table, we do not feel the basis on which we place food and this does not add stability to our life.
How to Improve Kitchen Feng Shui
- Remove unnecessary things in which Qi energy stagnates.
- All utensils must be in cabinets; Broken, cracked or chipped dishes should be thrown away immediately.
- Throw away spoiled food immediately.
- Place as many wooden elements as possible, maybe green. Wooden dishes, containers and even floors enhance the elements of Water and Fire.
- Place fresh fruit in a vase or flowers in the kitchen.
- Hang an old family photo on the walls - this way you will “invite” your ancestors, your good guardian angels, to the table, thank them and God for your well-being.
- Food should be prepared with pleasure, by a healthy person and in a good mood. The bad energy of pain, irritation and fatigue will poison the food.
- You need to eat without haste and fuss, with a feeling of gratitude. Don't eat stress. Before eating, take a deep breath, chew your food thoroughly - then Qi energy will help digestion.
- You can't quarrel or sort things out in the kitchen.
- Be careful with mirrors: if the eaters are reflected in it, then you will be constantly cooking and feeding, and the kitchen will become a walk-through yard.
If you listen to the advice of Feng Shui and arrange your kitchen according to them, your kitchen will become a desirable place for family lunches, dinners and just friendly conversations.
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