I Feng Shui’d My Office to Fix My Energy (and It Actually Worked)
Intro
You ever walk into your office and just… feel off? Like the lighting’s fine, the furniture’s fine, but your brain refuses to focus and you end up working from the couch instead?
That was me for months. Every home office I set up felt wrong — like the vibe was blocked. So I finally decided to do something about it: I rebuilt my space using Feng Shui principles… on a $2,000 budget. Spoiler: it completely changed how I work and feel.
Why your home office might be draining you
We underestimate how much our environment messes with our energy.
Feng Shui isn’t just about lucky bamboo and wind chimes — it’s about how energy (or qi) flows through your space. When that energy’s off, you feel it. Stagnant energy = procrastination, tension, burnout. Flowing energy = focus, creativity, calm.
After working in what felt like a productivity graveyard for months, I realized:
My desk faced the wrong direction (literally turning my back to opportunities — more on that later)
The colors felt cold and lifeless
I had random clutter everywhere “just in case I needed it” (spoiler: I didn’t)
The 3 rules I set before redesigning my space
I wanted this makeover to be intentional — not just aesthetic. So I made myself three rules:
Don’t break the bank.
$2,000 CAD max. Because if the energy’s right, you don’t need designer furniture.Buy things with longevity.
If I couldn’t see myself keeping it for years, it didn’t make the cut.Follow Feng Shui basics (without being extreme).
I wasn’t trying to turn my office into a temple — just make it flow better.
How I used Feng Shui to rebuild my space
1. The command position is non-negotiable
In Feng Shui, your desk (or bed) should face the door so you can see what’s coming — literally and metaphorically.
I used to face a wall, and no wonder I felt creatively blocked. Once I flipped my desk toward the door, my energy instantly shifted. (Also: fewer jump scares when my boyfriend walked in.)
2. The 5 elements rule everything
Feng Shui works around wood, fire, earth, metal, and water — each element representing a vibe or quality you want more of.
Here’s what I added:
Wood: My vintage IKEA shelf for growth and creativity
Fire: A small red rug to bring in motivation and warmth
Metal: Clean lines, metal accents, and my laptop (obviously) for focus
Water: A deep blue cabinet — calm, intuitive energy
Earth: Plants. Always plants.
It’s less about perfection and more about balance. Too much of one element throws you off. Think of it like your hormones — balance or chaos.
3. Declutter like your peace depends on it
Feng Shui hates clutter. And honestly, same.
Clutter is just postponed decisions. Every messy pile is mental static.
I got ruthless: if it didn’t have meaning, purpose, or bring me joy (yes, I Marie Kondo’d it), it was gone. My shelves now hold only books I love, meaningful trinkets, and plants that actually thrive — not guilt plants I was trying to “save.”
The results: more energy, focus, and flow
After I finished, my space finally felt like me — calm, grounded, but creative.
I actually want to sit at my desk now. My workdays feel smoother, I get into flow faster, and my brain doesn’t feel as cluttered.
And no, it’s not placebo. The layout, light, colors, and balance all influence your nervous system and attention span. Feng Shui just gives you a framework to design for that.
What I’d do differently next time
Negotiate harder on Facebook Marketplace. I overpaid for my vintage shelf (worth it though).
Invest earlier in cable management. Energy flow dies when your cords look like spaghetti.
Don’t rush the art. Decorating a wall should take time — let your space evolve with you.
The takeaway
If your home office feels like it’s draining you — it probably is.
Try changing your layout, adding a few intentional elements, and clearing the clutter. You’ll be shocked how much it changes how you show up.
Because at the end of the day, Feng Shui isn’t woo — it’s nervous system regulation disguised as interior design.
Want to see what my office looks like? Check out the YouTube video here.