In fact, from the perspective of Feng Shui at home, the placement of any furniture has its own Feng Shui requirements. There are different Feng Shui requirements for washing machines placed in different locations. What are the Feng Shui requirements for placing a washing machine? Let’s take a look together!
Washing machine Feng Shui
Washing machines are related to the stomach and heart of the human body in home Feng Shui. The stomach and heart belong to fire and earth, and the washing machine is extremely fire and earth. In addition, most modern washing machines have drying services, and laundry has become an extremely popular activity. Generally speaking, if a man has stomach problems, it is mostly related to the washing machine being placed in the northwest of the home; while if the hostess has stomach problems, it may be related to the washing machine being placed in the southwest.
Nowadays, the home furnishing is centered. According to the area, functional zoning, etc., people generally choose between the bathroom, kitchen and balcony where to place the washing machine. Whether from a practical point of view or from a Feng Shui perspective, the bathroom is the most ideal place to place a washing machine.
What is the importance of placing a washing machine in Feng Shui?
1. Place the washing machine in the bathroom: Placing the washing machine in the bathroom is the most commonly used and most reasonable placement, both in terms of life and Feng Shui. The bathroom is a place for sewage discharge, and the same goes for the washing machine, so it will not affect the feng shui of the bathroom.
Placement of the washing machine in the bathroom:
East and southeast: both belong to wood, and the bathroom belongs to yin water. Yin water has no power to suppress fire. Water produces wood, and wood produces fire. The family is warm.
Xiangnan: It belongs to fire, and the bathroom is Yin fire. It has the effect of mutual support and will make the family harmonious.
To the northeast and southwest: Both belong to earth. Feng shui experts call this position the "Ghost Gate Position", which will make family members emotionally uneasy.
To the west and northwest: both belong to gold, and the metal in the yin ground is not very ferocious, while the washing machine belongs to fire, and fire can overcome metal, causing family members to often quarrel.
To the north: It belongs to water, and water and fire conflict, which is most unfavorable for the elderly to go to the toilet.
2. Place the washing machine on the balcony: Based on living habits, the balcony is a place for viewing and relaxing. The environment is relatively dry. Generally, the balcony does not have water supply. If the washing machine is placed on the balcony, it will cost a lot of money to arrange the water supply. water. But if you are willing, from a life perspective, it is not impossible, as long as you keep the balcony dry. Placing the washing machine on the balcony can also facilitate drying clothes.
From a Feng Shui perspective, placing a washing machine on a balcony is a taboo. Debris, ivy and furniture should not be placed on the balcony. The washing machine is placed on the balcony, which blocks indoor light and is not conducive to indoor light transmission and air flow, so it has an impact on health. If you want to place the washing machine on the balcony, it is recommended to place the washing machine in the east or southeast direction of the balcony.
Washing machines belong to fire, so when placing them on the balcony, be careful not to face the road or high-rise buildings, because these are also fire in Feng Shui, so avoid conflict between the two.
3. Place the washing machine in the kitchen: The washing machine is placed in the kitchen for convenience or due to space limitations. From a life perspective, it is okay. The washing machine is placed in the kitchen, as long as the water pipes are well positioned and can be maintained There will be no problem if the house is dry. Also, the washing machine should be placed at an appropriate distance from the stove, which is considered from a safety perspective. If conditions permit, try not to put it in the kitchen, because the oil and salt gas generated when cooking food may cause the exposed metal parts of the washing machine to rust.
From a Feng Shui perspective, it is not good to place a washing machine in the kitchen. From the perspective of the five elements, washing machines belong to water and kitchens belong to fire. There is a reason why placing a washing machine in the kitchen is incompatible with water and fire. Generally, Feng Shui masters do not recommend placing washing machines in the kitchen.
There is also a Feng Shui saying that a washing machine represents the stomach in home Feng Shui, and the kitchen is a fire sign. Therefore, placing a washing machine in the kitchen will be detrimental to the health of the residents and may cause stomach problems.
4. Place the washing machine in the aisle or corridor: Placing the washing machine in the aisle or corridor is a use of family space. Therefore, this part of the corridor can be used as a laundry area, which is convenient and independent, eliminating the trouble of running around to get items, and also freeing up storage space for other spaces.