Feng Shui for Kitchens
In spite of the reference to Zen in the title (Feng Shui is Chinese, Zen is Japanese), this is a great article on the use of Feng Shui in kitchen design.
Feng Shui is taken very seriously in China, so seriously that buildings designed by Westerners that don’t follow its rules will not get any tenants. The principles of Feng Shui ensure that your kitchen will be a healthy place. The use of light, flowing water, reflections, eliminating obstructions and other principles make good design sense whether you believe in the process or not.
Locating the kitchen in the house floor plan:
“In any case, it’s better if you don’t see the kitchen immediately upon entering the house, as this can portend digestive, nutritional and eating problems. Having the kitchen at the entry point can also mean that guests will come over and eat and then leave immediately, and such a placement can also encourage the inhabitants to eat all the time.”
On the layout:
“Looking at the kitchen itself, it’s very important for the cook to be in a “commanding position” when at the stove — that is, facing the door and not with her back to the door when cooking. Renovating a kitchen so this is achieved can be particularly challenging as many modern kitchens have the range facing the wall. “
The article goes into much more detail and is full of common sense ideas. Sometimes, when designing kitchens, we fall into ‘design habits’ and repeat ourselves. Thinking about the process from a Feng Shui point of view can ensure your design is unique and functional.
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