Feng Shui is a type of eastern-inspired interior design, that evolved as an intuitive art in China over 3,000 years ago. It is largely based around the concept that the flow of energy can be optimized based on the placement of a home, the rooms inside it, and the furnishings inside them. 

This ancient art prescribes a detailed list guidelines that may strike modern homeowners as quirky at first glance. For example, an old feng shui solution for dwindling finances is to hang a mirror in the dining room so that it reflects the dining table. The dining table is a symbol of a family's abundance, since meals are served here to nourish and support the family. Another example of feng shui principles warns that a kitchen door should not face the stove. The reason? A person working at the stove may at some point need to glance back at the door. This creates a feeling of unease and can lead to accidents. 

Whether or not you subscribe to the underlying principles of Feng Shui or not, it is not an arguable fact that the results of Feng Shui applied properly create a sense of balance and peace.