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Feng Shui A New York City Apartment--Working with Small Spaces by Feng Shui Long Island

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Home Stager with Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island #888

Feng Shui A New York City Apartment (Manhattan Feng Shui)

I love the challenge of recreating a room...or an office...or a corporation.  But employing Feng Shui Principles into a very small space can be a challenge at times.  We don't want to ask our clients to spend much money, we seek to work with what they have and redesign a room that way.

Some New York City Apartments are large and there is plenty of space while others consist of just ONE room.  In this particular case of working with my client (who graciously allowed me to share her photos with you), we were able to take a very small bedroom and change the energy of the space with color and some Feng Shui elements.

Bedrooms in Feng Shui are used to incorporate "partnerships," both personal and business.  My lovely client had no one special in her life at the time and was also in a position of transitioning to her own business. 

The bedroom in the first pictures lacked BALANCE, something we always seek to achieve in Feng Shui and home staging.  In my opinion my client was not "backed up" in life without a headboard and her bed was facing the wrong direction. One side of the bed was also pushed against the wall which didn't allow the room she needed to attract someone new into her life.  While her artwork was absolutely astonishing (and made just for her), it represented ONE.  We were seeking to bring someone new into her life.

Not just anyone either.  In fact while speaking to her I quickly realized that she was as sensitive to another's energy as I am.  Pure heart and soul were put into the changes that she made which intensified her already powerful energy.  And her Intentions were set.

While I will be following up on the rest of her apartment as the changes are made for there, I wanted to show you what a small space can become.  Her bedroom is now a true sanctuary---for both herself and her new partner who is just wonderful.  How I LOVE happy endings!!   Here are some of the changes:

New York City Apartment by Feng Shui Long Island

Feng Shui New York City Apartment by Feng Shui Long IslandBed against the wall, facing the wrong position; books and blinds lined the window sill. 

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An After Shot:  BALANCE.  My client purchased a headborad and two small tables.  Her bed is now facing the correct way and she has added items of "twos" on her nightstand.

New York City Feng Shui by Feng Shui Long Island

Feng Shui Manhattan Apartment by Feng Shui Long Island

                      

Feng Shui in a Manhattan Apartment with balance, color, elements and "twos."

 

 

 

 

 

 

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*Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island providing Feng Shui Consultations for all of New York City, Long Island and for those at a distance online.  For homes, businesses, offices, corporations, renovations, Real estate, pre purchase and new construction.  Feng Shui Consultations are always personalized and affordable.

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Laura Cerrano is a second-generation Certified New York City Feng Shui Consultant Expert. As a full-time Feng Shui consultant, Laura provides bicoastal consultations and workshops for residential, commercial, real estate developments, Fortune 500 companies and healing faculties. In addition, Laura is a resident teacher at the Metropolitan Institute of Design in Syosset, NY. She has been featured in highly respected publications and TV networks such as Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," PBS, CBC Television, BBC Radio and The New York Times. 

 

Comments(38)

Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Lizette, I love it, we were cross commenting :)  The Chinese (and others) use Mandarin Ducks --  which you can find at a dollar store.  They mate for life!
Jan 25, 2008 02:20 AM
Fernando Rosado
West Palm Beach, FL
561-906-0050 or 561-840-8950
Carole ~ you made it beatiful!  I love the softness of the pink, you are a true creative genious ! For a NYC apt so small you made it look peaceful and inviting..You Rock !!!
Jan 25, 2008 02:46 AM
Kim Peasley-Parker
AgentOwned Realty, Heritage Group, Inc. - Sumter, SC
Carole, I love the change to this small apartment.  The after pictures are so inviting and just plain feel good!
Jan 25, 2008 07:55 AM
Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
Stage it Right! - Melbourne, FL
Carole, who says you can't transform small spaces?  I love the way that room "feels" and can imagine how it feels in person.  Great job!
Jan 25, 2008 09:03 AM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains
Carole:  Very nice after shots.  What a difference!  I never have liked a bed up against a wall and didn't know  exactly why but now I do.  You're clients are very fortunate to have you.
Jan 25, 2008 10:28 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services
Carole~ what a magical transition.  I think this lady will not be alone for too long -- The room looks so much more inviting!  You will have to keep us posted.
Jan 25, 2008 01:47 PM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Amazing before & after photos - what a romantic setting now. I'm sure your client is pleased, and I can't wait to see the rest of this apartments transformation! Great Post Carole - Thanks

Sincerely,

Grace

Jan 25, 2008 02:05 PM
Gayle Balaban
The Best Spot Realty/Waterfront Real Estate/Ooltewah Real E - Chattanooga, TN
E. TN Waterfront Real Estate
the room is so peceful Carole.  I would love to lern more about the basic principles but there is so much hokie stuff out there I don't know who to read.
Jan 25, 2008 02:26 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Fernando, Thank you, it does look and FEEL very different!

Kim, It DOES fell good in there, so does the rest of the space but I can't wait to see how it feels after we make some changes :)

Terry, Small spaces can be a problem but this worked out so well, she and I are both thrilled!

Donna, The bed placement was not correct, I was actually lucky we were able to change it without it interferring with the doorway.

Joan, That's the best part, she met a wonderful person and is very happy!  I love that type of news.

Jeff & Grace, Thank you, we are both happy with the way it came out.  But you can see she put a lot of time, effort and energy into transforming that space.

Gayle, Start with something by Karen Kingston, her books are not difficult to understand and you'll get basic principles.  Or William Spear, another great writer who breaks it down so it's understandable.

Jan 26, 2008 12:09 AM
Candy Henthorne
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring Texas Real Estate
Carole - You did a remarkable job with that room, what a difference! 
Jan 26, 2008 12:40 AM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire

I can't get over the difference! Beautiful Carole.

Are all NY apartment bedrooms so small?? That would take some getting used to!

Jan 26, 2008 12:50 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Hey Carole!  I have 500 sq/ ft of small space...come visit!
Jan 26, 2008 02:20 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Candy, Thank you, the room does look and feel beautiful.  And it doesn't feel small anymore!

Joan, I recently did a one room studio--with a couple.  THAT was small and a real challange.

Sally, You never know when I might show up on your doorstep---but I'm very quiet and don't eat all that much :)

Jan 27, 2008 12:29 AM
Trace Galle
Designs by Trace - Kelowna, BC

Hi Carole,

You did a lovely job of the bedroom it looks so open and inviting!  

Jan 28, 2008 06:29 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Trace, Thank you, my lovely client and I are both thrilled with the way it came out, if feels wonderful!
Jan 28, 2008 01:12 PM
Jackie Peraza
Perceptions AdverStaging(TM), LLC - Framingham, MA
Home Stager - Framingham, Massachusetts
Carole - Wow!  Now that is an amazing transformation.  I'd have not believed it if I'd not seen the before and after!
Jan 28, 2008 03:15 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Jackie, The room looks and feels wonderful but my client really gets the credit, she took all my suggestions and created a beautiful space.  I will be going back if she paints to see it and help decide on all this incredible artwork she has.  We can only fit so much and they're all just beautiful and meaningful.
Jan 29, 2008 02:18 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Jackie, The room looks and feels wonderful but my client really gets the credit, she took all my suggestions and created a beautiful space.  I will be going back if she paints to see it and help decide on all this incredible artwork she has.  We can only fit so much and they're all just beautiful and meaningful.
Jan 29, 2008 02:18 AM
Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
Carole, Wow great job, I could sell that apartment in 1 day. lol
Jan 29, 2008 02:34 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Mitchell, It's wonderful, isn't it?  And it's really not small, certainly not by Manhattan standards.  I did just meet a client who is considering moving to another part of the city and I asked her to contact me if she needs a realtor, I know  you will take good care of her!
Jan 29, 2008 11:31 AM