Feng Shui Your Kitchen

Energy cannot move freely through the home if clutter is blocking its flow. This is especially applicable in the kitchen. Make sure to keep all objects off countertops and tables. If your counter is full of small electronic items such as toasters, blenders or food processors, stash them away for showings. The only things that should be on your countertops are live plants or one or two meaningful decorative items.

Because feng shui relies on the balance of the five elements—wood, metal, water, fire and earth— appliances that emit any of these elements should be carefully positioned throughout the home. Ideally, the sink (water) and stove (fire) will sit opposite, and not next to, each other in the kitchen. Many homes feature cabinets that do not reach all the way to the ceiling. If yours do, you’re already ahead of the game as dead space above kitchen cabinets is not ideal in feng shui. If your cabinets have space above them, try filling it with live plants (if light permits), or a few carefully selected, meaningful items.