We're Obsessed With These 7 Earth-Friendly Feng Shui Tweaks

Here are a few eco-friendly tweaks you can make at home that are in line with feng shui philosophy.

I'd suggest using plants as décor in unexpected places like on bookshelves, in bathrooms, or anywhere else you might otherwise be tempted to buy a decorative accessory you don't necessarily need or love.

Nontoxic paint is a powerful space-shifter. Color is energy, and when you fill your home with fresh and vibrant tones, it changes the way you experience the space. Adding zero-VOC paint on the walls (free of volatile organic compounds and some toxic solvents) can completely light up your home design. If you're willing to do your research, these days you can also track down companies using plant-based minerals and pigments in their natural paints.

Any type of insulation, even in the form of thermal curtains, can transform the home. According to feng shui, if you have drafty windows and doors (or your home otherwise feels unstable), it's like your home's energy is seeping out of these cracks and gaps in more ways than one. The good vibes you're trying to cultivate are escaping, as is your heating and cooling. Plus, it's costing you money in the end!

I've seen a lot of people buy things just to fill empty space at home until they find something better, but I'd say to embrace living with a little empty space until you find things you treasure.

If you're able to save up to invest in higher quality home goods, you'll find they typically last longer, cut down on waste, and save you money in the end. Along those lines, challenge yourself to use more of your "special occasion" objects more often. Whipping out any of those lovely dishes and serving trays more frequently is a great affirmation that every day is a special occasion, and you deserve to enjoy your belongings.

If you'd rather shop for vintage, I recommend buying vintage furniture in person if possible, so you can really get a feel for the energy of different pieces. Pro-tip: I always leave small bowls of sea salt, a strong purifier, on top of or inside the drawers of any new-to-me vintage pieces for several days to energetically clear them. That way, they feel more like my own. Even as a purely symbolic ritual, I feel the difference with this one immediately.

The last thing I'd say? Truly enjoy your home! Appreciation and gratitude are always available to you, and they're wonderfully magnetic feelings to cultivate.