Admin

New Construction with Feng Shui in West Palm Beach, Florida

By
Home Stager with Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island #888
Over the past two days, I have been in Florida, specifically between Delray Beach and West Palm Beach, to initiate a Feng Shui analysis. The site has an intriguing history as a family owned and operated hotel (est. in 1925) that is currently functioning as a hostel. During the analysis, we observed which part of the current building's facade would be preserved and integrated into the newly designed hotel.
Inventory of the hotel’s 1925 original furnishings was also taken into consideration, which will be incorporated into the new hotel once it is constructed. Here are a few photos of the current interior of the hotel.
 
 
One of the photos showcases an antique mirror that is an original piece and we hope to repurpose it in the new design. In Feng Shui we are very mindful of mirrors, however this one presented energetically neutral feeling (which is great). I believe much of that is due to the manager of the hotel (currently a hostel) who conducts monthly space clearings to keep the energy of the existing three-level building in balance.
 
Additionally, there is an image featuring three king palms, which has been recommended to be preserved and displayed inside in the new hotel. The choice of royal palms was deliberate from the original hotel owners, as they were meant to represent stability, strength, and permanence. One of the king palms was planted outside the hotel to commemorate its opening in 1925. Two more king palms were planted near the owner’s home, symbolizing their children who eventually took over the hotel.
One of the very first steps to beginning a Feng Shui analysis is investigating the history of a location. From there it reveals a narrative allowing you the opportunity to create a new dialogue for the better.
 
Posted by

 

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(18)

Show All Comments Sort:
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I find your descriptions of feng shui aspects so interesting!

May 11, 2024 04:59 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Laura. Your Feng Shui posts are definitely filled with thoughts to ponder. Enjoy your day.

May 11, 2024 05:04 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for telling us about this interesting project.

Have a productive month.

May 11, 2024 05:09 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing, make it a great Saturday and enjoy your

weekend!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

May 11, 2024 05:31 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Laura - "interesting" is a previously used word in this comment thread, but it bears repeating.  The term is certainly appropriate to the topic and how you share much about your Florida trip and the use of feng shui.    

May 11, 2024 05:42 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Laura Cerrano  I admire you so much. I remember you and your mom. Love the photos = My sister lives in Delray Beach so does Elyse Berman, PA in fact right up the street.

May 11, 2024 12:31 PM
Elyse Berman, PA

I was in Vegas this week visiting my son.  I'm so sorry to have missed meeting Laura Cerrano and hope she will be making another trip back down to Delray.

May 11, 2024 06:34 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Welcome to Florida. Too bad you were not up a little further north!

May 11, 2024 01:47 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Laura Cerrano it sounds like a lot of thought is going into this building, and you are playing a big part in that.

May 11, 2024 02:35 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Laura- I wish we were still living in Delray so I could have met you.  Now I'm wondering what hotel you consulted on. I love the idea of using fixtures from the hotel and especially loved the story of the Palm painting. 

May 11, 2024 03:06 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

May 11, 2024 06:05 PM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Hi  Laura Cerrano ,  I am so sorry to have missed you this trip.  I hope you're planning another trip to check on the hotel, so we can meet.  Please let me know!

May 11, 2024 06:36 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Loved your post Laura Cerrano  let me know next time you are in my part of the world:)Endre

May 11, 2024 09:29 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Laura,

I'm so glad that Kathy Streib featured your post in her Sunday Series as I missed it. What a wonderful consultation on this hotel. You are offering such thoughtful ideas in the construction, can't wait to hear more as it progresses!

May 12, 2024 06:09 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Fascinating how this all comes together. Thank you for sharing this journey with us.

May 13, 2024 11:06 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Laura, hope you enjoyed your time in Florida and very interesting post!

May 17, 2024 05:36 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

I too find your descriptions quite interesting. The mirror is gorgeous.

May 22, 2024 05:41 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

It's so interesting that you are bi-coastal, and now consulting in Florida. How exciting! You must keep us posted on your adventures.

May 23, 2024 09:32 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Laura Cerrano - What an interesting profession you have! This post was so interesting, and I know you're going to do a great job bringing new life and energy into a fabulous old hotel!

I'm looking forward to future updates on the remodeling and ideas you come up with. Sharing what the mirror and the Palms symbolized was especially fascinating!

Jun 22, 2024 09:59 AM