Marie Burgos Design Blog

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 [...]

Bamboo style chairs – Designer Jonathan Adler
Bamboo-look furniture, accents, and chandeliers have been popular for more than two centuries of interior design. Whether used in a zen-like spare and modern home or a Hampton’s style beach house, bamboo-look pieces can look great in a variety of homes. I’ve found some great real bamboo or bamboo-style [...]

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 [...]

This amazing glass chandelier is made with brushed brass finish, 3 globes with gold foil, 3 globes with gold murrine, and 3 globes clear.
The talented Lindsey Adelman’s chandelier is featured in the movie Sex & the City 2.
I can’t wait to see the new movie and the new Carrie Bradshow’s bedroom!!!
Look at this tall, dramatic chandelier [...]

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 [...]

There are many ways to design your outdoor patio or terrace so it is an elongation of your beautiful interior. Designing your outdoor space adds a lot of beauty to your home. In Feng Shui, the outdoor is as important as your indoor property because it represents the foundations of your home. With a design [...]

What is a coral?
A coral is a rocklike deposit consisting of the calcareous skeletons secreted by various anthozoans. Coral deposits often accumulate to form reefs or islands in warm seas.
They can come in red-orange, pinkish, or white colors with a variety of  shades and are used a lot to make jewelry and ornaments.
Adopting the [...]

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 [...]

Imagine being able to soak in your tub and move the wall to reveal whatever view pleases you most. This design by Ben van Berkel of UNStudio allows you to adjust the amount of privacy in your bathroom, with its curved, movable wall. Bathing in the comfort of your own home doesn’t mean having to [...]

Studio apartments present obvious decorating difficulties that call for great interior decorating tips. The difficulties center around your need to fit the functionality of every room – living room, dining room, bedroom, kitchen - into the formality of one room without making it cramped. These design tips are sure to help you out.
1 – Let it [...]

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 [...]

There are many people who suffer from a lack of light in their homes, even when they are relatively large and open. In fact, people with larger homes frequently have more of a problem due to having longer deeper rooms and also areas in the middle of the house that are some way from windows. [...]

If you are serious about your retail business succeeding, I strongly recommend hiring a qualified Feng Shui Consultant. The tips I offer here are helpful, but each situation has unique factors that someone with a trained eye and knowledge can help you find the right solution for. But here are some things you can try [...]

Does your bathroom look cluttered because of its small size? Do you want to create the illusion of more space? Having a small bathroom is not a reason to worry. By altering the lighting technique and setting of your bathtub and by making the right choice of colors, you can open up the [...]

Lighting is a major factor for creating a spacious look. Well lit rooms will always look bigger that darker ones. 
 

 
 
 
 
Natural Light:  
The best lighting is natural light. So if your home has large windows and lots of light, you want to make sure you preserve this natural life. Choose sheer curtains [...]

More tips for making your small space feel bigger:

1-Lighting is a major factor for creating a spacious look. Well lit rooms will always look bigger that darker ones. The best lighting is natural light. Choose sheer curtains for more natural light. Artificial light is also good. You can use a combination of ceiling lamps, floor [...]

 
Creating Magic with Accent Lighting…

Accent lighting design can give your space a new life and ensure that your original design intension get carry out properly throughout your space.

When people start a renovation project, usually they are looking at all the exciting elements in the space such as the space function, the finishes, furniture, decorative items [...]