Using Feng Shui Principles in Modern Interior Design
Feng Shui (pronounced as fung shuay) is an ancient Chinese tradition of proper positioning and bringing together a variety of structure and elements to create a positive flow of energy in our environment.
Architects apply feng shui through spatial planning, which mostly includes air flow or ventilation, source of natural lighting, building orientation, room positioning that considers noise levels, window and door placements for views, and outdoor landscaping.
Interior designers, on the other hand, use feng shui in arranging furniture, choosing colours, and creating harmony by removing clutter. When combined with proper planning, these elements contribute to the visual flow, material balance, and overall ambiance of a space, which can invoke positive feelings.
In the modern world, feng shui is no longer geographically limited, and it does not just apply to architectural and structural details but also applied by interior designers in smaller details that people interact with every day. These details can be fixtures at home, like built-in mirrors and designer light switches, and fittings, such as specialised lights, curtain rods, and other removable decors.
The Connection Between Feng Shui and Interior Design
Feng Shui means “wind water” and is about creating a home that feels calm and balanced with opposing but complementary elements – yin and yang. Modern Australian interiors often achieve this through clean lines, open spaces, uncluttered surfaces, natural materials, and cohesive finishes.
Electrical accessories play an important role in this visual harmony. Minimalist switch plates and refined finishes, like the Vimar range of luxury light switches, help walls feel cleaner and more integrated into the overall design, which allows spaces to feel more cohesive without being monotonous.
Why Choose Designer Switches over DIY Light Switches
Architects and interior designers increasingly treat switches as part of the interior palette rather than separate functional items. Low-profile designer switches, like the Vimar Arke Classic range, create smoother visual flow while complementing premium materials used for home fixtures like lighting, door handles, and tapware. Due to the variety of finishes, textures, materials, and colours available under the Vimar brand, it is easier to match them with your colour scheme compared to the DIY light switches available from your local hardware store.
Collections available through Designer Light Switches Australia also provide interior designers, project builders, and homeowners the option to enhance their kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and bathrooms with high-quality Italian designed fittings to match the setting and mood of the room.
Vimar luxury light switches are available with full mechanisms behind faceplates that come in a variety of finishes including matte, soft metallic tones, wood, metal, and glossy engineering-grade plastic.
If you are looking to explore designer light switches for your project, contact our team at hello@designer-light-switches.com.au. We offer professional advice, service, and technical expertise to help you find your preferred light switches and fully equip them with remote, wireless, and automated features if required.
