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Is it Important to Feng Shui My Attic?

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Question: I read decluttering your home is an important step in the Feng Shui-ing process. I wanted to know, should I also declutter my attic? 

Answer: Yes. When assessing a home with Feng Shui, consultants take into consideration the compass directions, date of birth, the five elements and/or Ba-gua map life sections. In the practice of Feng Shui, objects of past and current ownership carry a positive or negative energetic charge. Or in other words, Psychologists refer to this as "emotional memories." 

Objects displayed throughout your home and stored in the closets, attic and basement could disclose a greater effect on your conscious, unconscious minds, and emotions.  In general, it's best to start Feng Shui-ing the attic by decluttering. After the those changes have been made, it makes it easier to decide the function of use with the attic. That will help indicate what additional Feng Shui cures are best to implement. For each person, this will vary and at that point it would be best to consult with your local Feng Shui Expert. 

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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(10)

Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Any reason to declutter your home (and life!) is good.  

Nov 27, 2016 05:29 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

YIKES!  Laura Cerrano - I have a lot of work to do!! 

Nov 27, 2016 06:05 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

It looks like an attic to me, Laura. . .tsk, tsk!  But, you're right!  Even attics need some work when marketing a home.

Nov 27, 2016 06:59 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Laura.  Our attic is neat and everything in its place.  My wife is a very organized person in some respects, others not so much

Nov 28, 2016 03:23 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't have an attic and never have had one... so one less thing to worry about, Laura. But I totally see your point about why it would be a good idea to geng shui the space.

Nov 28, 2016 04:50 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Laura, there's nothing in my attic, that's a good thing. Same rule should apply to our garages. Less is more!

Nov 28, 2016 07:54 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Laura, that attic photo makes me feel kinda good about my attic lol. I still need some work though :)

Nov 28, 2016 08:12 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Laura

I would that the attic is in need of Feng Shui.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Nov 28, 2016 08:10 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

We were in our attic this past weekend to get out the Christmas Decorations. I swept the floor and cleaned/decluttered some.

Nov 29, 2016 09:28 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I have to agree with you. I wouldn't like all of that mess hanging over my head. 

Nov 29, 2016 08:16 PM