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You've probably heard of a few popular feng shui concepts, like having your bed facing the door, but do you know why? And what about the other areas of your home? In our handy guide, we break down the basic principles and explain the history and significance of this ancient Chinese tradition. We also explore how feng shui can help to create the best layout and flow for our spaces with some expert guidance from feng shui guru and TikTok star Cliff Tan (@dearmodern), to help us achieve a happy, welcoming home.
Cliff Tan is an architect who specialises in feng shui principles. His TikTok account, which busts tricky interior problems, has over 2.8 million followers. Visit his website at dearmodern.com
What is feng shui?
Feng shui, which translates literally as ‘wind-watted’, or fluid, is the traditional Chinese practice of arranging objects and space to create harmony and balance between us and our surroundings. One of the most well-known elements of feng shui is the art of orientating