Marie Burgos Design Blog

Black and white is a very celebrated contemporary design trend. Black and White is classic and classy!
A Black and White design can also be called a Yin and Yang Design. Yin & Yang are these two opposite natural  forces such as day and night, hot and cold,  sun and a moon which both need to exist… In the [...]

Leonardo da Vinci had best expressed the beauty of the human anatomy when he created the “Vitruvian Man” and stated Vitruvius as the harmonizing relation between parts of the body, looking for perfection that would manifest itself in beauty.
Today I would like to share some beautiful images with you. Hold your imagination right there! We are [...]

Rock crystal nugget chandelier – StudioWorkshops ByTherien
Crystals are used in feng shui in a variety of ways, all with one single goal – to create good feng shui energy in your Home.
The word crystal comes from the Greek word krystallos, meaning frozen light. Crystals have been used over the centuries for a myriad of purposes – from healing [...]

The Chinese believe that the turtle has the secret of heaven and of earth within its body because its back symbolizes Heaven and that its underside represents Earth. They love turtles and it is a great Feng Shui symbol of prosperity.
The turtle  is also associated with longevity and wisdom. Incredibly, sea turtles have existed on [...]

Make your hotel or  vacation stay wonderful with these Easy tips!
You may have heard of using FENG SHUI  to design a home, but did you know its principles can also be used to promote a positive flow of energy during your vacation or business trip?
FENG SHUI  IS AN  ANCIENT CHINESE ART USED TO CREATE ABUNDANCE, HEALTH, HAPPINESS, [...]

Color research shows that people are stimulated in specific ways by different colors. Feng shui uses color as a cure to promote the appropriate energy for a space. That’s why it’s important to pick a color based on the tasks you will be performing in your office.
I have put together a guide to help you [...]

I love Red furniture pieces. Red is not only a fabulous color but it is also considered the luckiest color by the Asian community. So it is good Feng Shui to have red in your home!
I have selected beautiful sideboards to attract that extra luck and give a zest of vitality and happiness to your [...]

Large spaces feel cozier when you can create distinct moments that relate to each other without competing.
Dividing a large space by identifying multiple functions works as long as the areas chosen for each activity add up to a harmonious statement. I like to start by creating a color story, and then figure out how [...]

Irene Nikolay and Marie Burgos
Here I am pausing with my client Irene Nikolay, CEO of Stratus Realty Group - Joshua Wong Photography
Today, I just wanted to share some photos of the fabulous party organized by my clients Stratus Realty Group for the inauguration of their newly Feng Shui Design offices in NYC. I have designed this [...]

The Hallway is the first thing you see when entering your home. Often when designing a home, the hallway is neglected. While not officially a room, there is likely more than one hallway in your home. In Feng Shui, hallways help your “Chi” energy circulate throughout your home. For these reasons, designing your hallway should [...]

With people spending more hours at work than at home, building positive energies in the office or workspace can affect your overall attitude and health.  If your job’s got you down, it may not be your work – it may be your space.  Taking the time to implement a few Feng Shui guidelines to your office or workspace may [...]

Imagine creating a space within your home for your baby to grow and develop while being healthy and at peace.
I’ve consulted on many nurseries for existing and expecting parents. Here are 9 tips to consider when creating a nursery for the new baby.
1. Crib Position: The crib should be placed in the command position of [...]

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Red is a vibrant and stimulating color that is believed to bring good fortune and happiness.
Red is a very bold color which sometimes intimidate people. They are not sure how to use it in design and are afraid it will look too much of a strong color.
It can actually really affect people moods, making shy [...]

Yellow is the color of sunlight, cheerful and uplifting. Yellow always lightens and brightens any space, as well as creates a cozy, welcoming feng shui feeling. From hot Sunflower Yellow, or Canary Yellow to pale Buttery tones, or even Mustard tones.
Yellow color is an excellent feng shui choice for the children rooms, as well [...]

Purple is royalty. A mysterious color, purple is associated with both nobility and spirituality. The opposites of hot red and cool blue combine to create this intriguing color.
Purple has a special, almost sacred place in nature: lavender, orchid, lilac, and violet flowers are often delicate and considered precious. Because purple is derived from the mixing [...]

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Blue brings to mind a beautiful sky in summer and the calmness of a still turquoise sea.
Its coolness helps people relax and take life at a more leisurely pace.
Blue is one of the easiest colors to decorate with. Blue will appeal to a wide range of people because it is a calm and [...]

The color green is timeless. Green is life. It is a color that most people don’t mind, which makes sense, because green is a very dominant color in nature. Green is a refreshing color.  It signifies growth, renewal, health, and environment.
Most people associate spring and the refreshing optimistic feelings they have when thinking about spring, with [...]

Mirrors bring light into a room, especially when placed opposite an existing window, and can even mimic windows when hung like panels and decorated with window treatments. A large wall mirror becomes a focal point, reflecting back the entire room resulting in a depth of space that makes a living room or bedroom feel expansive.

This [...]

Kelly Hoppen
A white-on-white scheme creates an airy, restful master bedroom. There is nothing more serene and peaceful than a white bedroom.
A great way to create a whole white bedroom is to layer different shades of white and use lots of different textures and shapes. Just imagine… walking in your new bedroom…  a clean line white dresser, [...]

Creating a haven of calm in your own bathroom is becoming a life essential with our busy schedules and many responsibilities.
The bathroom is the place where you can close the door on your problems.  It is where you can be free from outside tribulations, family life and just be yourself.
You can just lock the [...]

A child’s bedroom is often a multipurpose room. It needs to feel safe and secure. It also needs to be a total haven for the child.
This space needs to be suitable for fun playing, developing creative activities, entertaining wit friends, reading, learning, listening to music. All very active tasks but also, It has to be [...]

Your bedroom is one of the most important rooms of the home because it is the place where you can lie down and relax after a hard day of work. It is where you can get the restorative sleep, essential for health and personal balance. It is also a special place for romance and love [...]

In most cultures, the kitchen is the heart of the home.
The kitchen brings the family together. This is where the family gather to catch up on the news of the day, where kids do their homework on kitchen table, where a close neighbor will drop by for a chat. Also cooking can be a [...]

The dining room is the place where you entertain your friends and family and enjoy good food and conversation. Having regular family meals is a great way to tighten family  relationship and promote good communication. The Chinese community believes that eating feeds the spirit as well as the physical body.
It is important to create [...]

The living room is considered the social hub of the home. It is an area to receive and entertain guests as well as a room to relax and unwind and get together as a family after a long day of work,.
It is important to make this area of your home comfortable, safe and balanced so [...]

Your entrance starts right outside your door. Look at the environment surrounding your door and ensure your home entrance is clearly defined, well lit and inviting. Watch out for big trees, utility posts or roads coming right at your door. Those send negative energies to your home. You also ideally don’t want to be located [...]

The kitchen is the central hub of the home, as the unified need to eat brings friends and family together. Therefore by being probably the most important room in the house the kitchen needs to feng shui’d to make the social centre of your home evoke yin energy by being sunny, cheerful and clean. The [...]

Step 1
BED POSITION
Positioning your bed properly is the first important step to feng shui your bedroom. Ideally the bed should hold the “command” position. When you walk into the room, the bed is positioned on the opposite wall. You want the widest scope of the room to be available to you as you lie in [...]

Tips 1
Money is something everyone needs and wants. Besides using hard work, here are some feng shui tips to remember to generate more money. The first thing to remember is that there are financial power spots in your office, living room, bedroom and kitchen. These spots are found in the corner of the back left [...]

Is your son or daughter not as respectful and courteous as you would like? Maybe you’d like to instill more discipline in your child. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could influence better behavior from your child just by making simple decorative changes? You can with feng shui.
Often referred to as the Chinese art of [...]

Today I will be discussing easy tips you can use to create a wonderfully vibrant kitchen space. This important room contains the fire and water elements which represent nourishment and prosperity and wealth. Use these tips to create a kitchen that enhances the water element to bring good health to your family and brightens the fire [...]

Good Feng Shui, affirm the Masters, does not bring you wealth if you do not strive for it, but it gives you the necessary support to seek fame and fortune. It helps you create an environment, both at home and in the business, that will strengthen you and attract the energies to manifest your wealth.  [...]

1. The most important Feng Shui tip of all: clear the clutter! Ask yourself two questions about every item in your home: Do I love it? Is it useful to me right now? You need a YES to at least one – preferably both – of those questions to retain the item. Otherwise, it’s not [...]

You’ve probably heard about how Feng Shui can create harmony and balance in your home, but can it improve your performance at work too? While the ancient Chinese philosophers who developed the practice of Feng Shui thousands of years ago didn’t have the average corporate employee in mind, the concepts of yin and yang and the [...]

The way your office is set up, where you place your desk, the colors you use, and even the lighting all have an effect on how you do business. Authentic Feng Shui can help you clear away negative energies — and energy blockages — that can sabotage efficiency, productivity and profitability. Advanced Classical Feng Shui [...]

When it comes to retail, the right application of Feng Shui can bring quick and immediate results. A better feng shui energy in a retail space will attract more customers, more sales and a better mood for the people who work in the store.
Shopping is all about an emotional experience – we buy things [...]

See how the five feng shui elements can bring balance to your space and life.
Feng shui divides the world into five elements (not four, the way the Western world does). The elements are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. If you have a room that doesn’t feel quite right, balancing the elements can make it [...]

Feng Shui is particularly useful in presenting effective and practical ways of making home-for-sales irresistible and marketable. Not only did it make helped many realty agents make the properties on their list appealing to their buyers, it also enabled them to make their fastest and most profitable sales possible. If you are planning to put [...]

When the stock market, your 401K, the value of your home all sink into an abyss, perhaps you should say, “Feng Shui it!” File this one under “it couldn’t hurt” and know you’re attempting what some of the rich and famous have already embraced to some degree. Madonna and Boy George for a start, but [...]

Many people are fascinated with Feng Shui and with many good reasons. While others generally believe that it is just some oriental superstitious set of paradigms on interior design (but that is just part of the extensive definition for Feng Shui), the Feng Shui that we know now is actually comprised of various schools of [...]