BeautyNZ Magazine Autumn 2024

Wellbeing
on the different energies that exist in the
home and one of the most important
is love. Feng Shui principles can help to
enhance and harmonise the energy of
love through the right choice in colours.
“The energy of love provides a feeling
of calm, tranquility, peace and serenity.
There are also other tactics you can
use through lighting, sound, smell and
texture to emphasise the feeling of
warmth, passion and seduction."
Kellie’s tips on how
to create more passion
at home
MOOD LIGHTING
Lighting is perhaps one of the most
important aspects of interior design. The
right lighting has the ability to change the
perception and temperature of a room.
To create a more sensual feel in your
home, opt for floor lamps and table
lamps with warm hues. When selecting
bulbs, opt for warm lighting. Avoid bright
lighting.
Warm lighting creates a feeling of comfort
and warmth. The hue-heat hypothesis
states that low colour temperatures
will feel warmer while higher colour
temperatures will feel cooler.
When creating a more loved-up feeling,
you will definitely need to increase the
amount of warm lamp lighting through
your home.
ADD RED TO YOUR HOME
In Feng Shui, the colour red represents
fire and passion. Symbolic of one of the
strongest elements in nature, the colour
red should be used with great thought
and care. It is a very powerful colour and
can overshadow other energies.
The best way to incorporate red into your
home is to place small objects around
the room such as a candle on a side
table, some art pieces on the walls with
red tones, throw cushions on the lounge
or floor, a bowl of apples on the kitchen
counter, or a vase of red flowers on the
sideboard.
Red colour can be added in a very
considered way without impacting the
overall interior design of the home. If you
are already in a relationship, adding more
of the colour red around your home can
help to rekindle some of its energy and
ignite a fresh spark of passion.
In addition to its amorous role, red also
symbolises warmth and good luck. You
may want to bring these energies into
your home by choosing objects that have
other symbolic meanings like a pair of
decorative red butterflies, a stained-glass
panel, or a lamp with a red bulb.
TEXTURES
Fabrics are a great way to create a
seductive atmosphere. Plush scatter
cushions in deep red with velvet fabrics
are a great way to make a sensual
statement. Placed on the bed, lounges
and the floor, they make a space look
much more inviting.
Leather also has a great effect. Don't
underestimate this finish when focusing
on décor. Leather on chairs, sofas or
ottomans can be soft and supple. In deep
rich colours it can draw attention in a
room and create warmth.
SENSUAL ART
Art is a very powerful tool for creating
moods in the home. You can arouse
feeling through your choice and
placement of art. Black and white
photography, charcoal figure drawings
or beautiful and exotic curves found
in paintings can all add an element of
sensuality to your space.
Depending on your style and mood, you
can completely change the atmosphere
of your home with art. Along with
different aromas such as scented candles,
you can turn your home into a sensual
environment of love and seduction.
By
Kellie Richardson
Kellie Richardson founded
Kurved by Design in 2016. Based
in Melbourne and providing a
range of home design services,
in 2020, Kellie won the global
CEO Excellence award for ‘Best
Property Styling and Interior
Design Business’. The company
umbrella comprises five
different companies: interior
design, property staging, retail
furniture and homewares,
property maintenance and its
interior design academy.
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