The balcony is the place where our family interacts with the outside world. The Feng Shui of this place needs special attention. If we need to seal the windows on the balcony, we need to pay attention to some Feng Shui taboos.
So, from a Feng Shui perspective, what are the specific Feng Shui taboos for closing balcony windows?
Feng Shui taboos for closing balcony windows
1. Closing the balcony is not good for breathing and health
In daily life, many families in order to increase the area of ????the house. Change the balcony to an enclosed one, or directly make it an indoor balcony. This can block outdoor dust and dirt, and play the role of heat insulation, sound insulation and noise reduction, and anti-theft. However, Feng Shui believes that closing the balcony is equivalent to closing the door of an important channel for the home to collect air, which will have an adverse impact on the health of the family. Therefore, Feng Shui does not recommend setting up a closed balcony.
2. Influence of ultraviolet rays entering the house
Generally, closed balconies use glass windows, which can only absorb 60-65% of ultraviolet rays. The outside of the closed glass window on the balcony cannot be wiped. Dusty glass will block more sunlight and ultraviolet rays, which is not conducive to the sunlight and sterilization of the room, is not good for human health, and is not good for infants and young children.
3. Enclosed balconies cause poor indoor ventilation
Having a balcony sealed will, on the one hand, result in poor ventilation in the house, making it difficult to keep the air in the house fresh, and the oxygen content will also change. On the other hand, the breathing, coughing, perspiration, etc. of family members in the house will lead to the growth of germs. In addition, many harmful substances emitted from stoves, cooking, water heaters and other items will be trapped because the balcony is sealed. Living in a house for a long time can easily threaten people's health.
4. Empty balconies violate the taboo of "void below the knees"
Some people make balconies empty, which helps ventilation and lighting, but there are disadvantages in the layout. Feng Shui believes that the hollow balcony violates the taboo of "void below the knees" in Feng Shui. When other people look at the balcony from outside the house, they can easily see the people in the house below the knees, which will not only cause the privacy of the house Nothing, and very bad for one’s mental health.
Several major Feng Shui taboos on the balcony
1. The balcony faces the kitchen
In Feng Shui, this is also a "through the heart" pattern, which will make There is less gathering at home and more separation. The solution is: make a flower stand, plant climbing plants or place potted plants to isolate the inside and outside; make a balcony window, which is also a method of isolation; the curtains of the balcony floor-to-ceiling door can be closed as much as possible; the movement line between the balcony and the kitchen Above, place cabinets or screens as cover, etc.
2. The balcony is facing the door of the house
If the balcony is facing the entrance door of the house, it will form what is called "through the heart" in Feng Shui. From a practical point of view, if the door of the house is opposite to the balcony, it will not be conducive to the privacy of the family. Whenever the door is open, people outside can see the balcony at a glance and have an unobstructed view of the situation inside the house. This is obviously not good.
3. The balcony is closed
The balcony should not be closed. This will cause poor ventilation in the house, making it difficult to keep the air in the house fresh, and the oxygen content will also decrease; On the one hand, the breathing and perspiration of family members in the house will cause their own pollution. In addition, many harmful substances emitted from stoves, cooking, water heaters and other items will be trapped in the house because the balcony is sealed. Living there for a long time can easily cause symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and fatigue.