How to create a home that exudes calm, beauty, and good energy

 

There's something magical about Christmas that goes beyond lights and decorations. It's that time when the house becomes a refuge, a meeting place, a stage for new and old memories. And when the house takes center stage, it's worth asking ourselves: how can we make it feel lighter, more harmonious, more like our own? How can we make it more special for us and our guests during such important holidays? 

 

The first thing I always recommend, and which Feng Shui supports as one of its core principles, is to start with order. Not rigid, perfect order, but rather the kind that allows you to free up space and let energy flow freely. Sometimes simply clearing a table, putting away out-of-season items, or moving a piece of furniture a few inches is enough to make the space feel more open and the atmosphere more balanced. 

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And of course, the Christmas tree deserves its own chapter. Beyond its decorative aspect, the tree is a powerful energy activator. It doesn't matter if it's big, small, real, or artificial: what matters is where you place it. If you put it in an area where energy flows, you feel it as something positive. The house lights up in a different way. The East, Southeast, and South areas are usually the most favorable: one promotes health and family, another prosperity, and the last recognition and personal brilliance. But beyond maps and directions, also trust your intuition: if a corner feels good, it probably is.

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Christmas colors also contribute to the fluidity and warm, festive atmosphere we seek at this time of year. Greens and wood tones bring calm and growth; reds and golds raise energy and symbolize celebration and protection; whites and metallics soften, organize, and brighten. You don't need to change all the decorations: sometimes a couple of cushions, a throw blanket, or some candles are enough to transform the atmosphere. The important thing is that the color palette feels coherent with you, with the overall style of your home, and with what you want to attract during the holidays and also for the coming year, 2026.

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And speaking of atmospheres, aromas and light are like the emotional backdrop of a home. Citrus scents lift the spirits, cinnamon and cloves inspire warmth, and pine and eucalyptus purify. Warm light invites you to linger, to converse, to unwind. Even unlit candles can transform the feeling of a space.

 

All of this contributes to that feeling of home that we all crave at Christmas.

Something we sometimes forget is the importance of the home's entrance. In Feng Shui, the entrance is the mouth of Chi, the place where energy enters. Keeping it clear, well-lit, and welcoming makes a huge difference. A simple decoration, a natural wreath, a clean doormat, or a touch of red can transform the welcome you give your guests, opening the door to the energy and prosperity you attract for yourself and the inhabitants of that home.

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And in the end, beyond techniques and principles, what truly matters is intention. Decorating with Feng Shui isn't just about applying energy maps and following rules; it's also a tool that helps us connect with our spaces. For example, ask yourself what you need during the holidays: more calm? more togetherness? more clarity? more prosperity? And then allow your home to support those desires, guided by your intuition and the Feng Shui and decorating principles I've shared with you throughout the year. 

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Christmas is a bridge between our experiences in the year that's ending and what we dream of and long for in the new year that's beginning. When you decorate with intention, you're helping to create spaces that will invite reflection, joy, and gratitude during the holidays. This way, we'll be more connected to those dreams for the future, and our home, guided by Feng Shui, will accompany us with a promise of well-being and prosperity for everyone. May your home be the perfect reflection of all your dreams and aspirations fulfilled in 2026!

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Karina Guzmán

Journalist and Feng Shui Consultant applied to Interior Design