Strange events sometimes occur, and often it is impossible to find any explanation for objective reasons. For example, there are two restaurants that are not far from each other in a place with good traffic for potential customers, they are both beautifully decorated, have good service and decent chefs, but in one of them there is no end to customers, and the other is empty, accumulating losses. You can, of course, try to find the reasons in poor advertising or careless attitude of employees, change the interior or concept at random. But perhaps it’s worth just inviting a specialist in Feng Shui - the ancient Chinese art of harmonizing space and energies.
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What is feng shui
I would like to immediately moderate the ardor of skeptics who consider this direction a quackery. Feng Shui is not a collection of signs and superstitions, but an ancient Chinese teaching, representing the symbiosis of science and art. Literally, its name translates as "wind and water." The study is aimed at the practical application of knowledge of the laws of interaction of the unmanifest energies of the Earth and the Universe in order to ensure the formation of a positive environment for health, good luck and prosperity.
We live in the energy space and perceive the world only thanks to the five senses. Using research methods using special equipment, scientists are able to expand the range of the perceived world, but most of it is still perceived beyond human capabilities. Meanwhile, everything in the surrounding world happens according to certain laws of distribution and movement of the energy flows of the Universe.
The teachings of Feng Shui originated in China more than three thousand years ago, and have since been developed and passed on from generation to generation. Today, many ancient knowledge is confirmed in such fields of science as the study of terrestrial magnetism, astrophysics and psychology. According to the logic of the ancient sages, a successful auspicious action can occur at the right time, in the right place, subject to the coordination of energy flows.
Feng Shui for the arrangement of the restaurant
Since Feng Shui is a system of knowledge, for its proper practical application it is necessary to attract a specialist who owns this knowledge. It has a lot of features built on symbolism and understanding of the interaction of five types of energies - earth, water, wood, fire and metal. It is best to involve a specialist at the zero design stage, starting with the choice of a place for building construction, taking into account the recommendations to develop a project, and then the concept and interior of all rooms. But in case of alteration of the existing premises, or to eliminate the negative impact and replace it with a positive one, specialist advice can also play a significant role.
There are such unique restaurants that are remembered for a lifetime, in whatever corner of the planet they are located. When you get into such a space, you get the feeling that you are in a real stream of love, the environment and the smallest details are so pleasantly perceived. You may even get the feeling that everything around is created for you, that you have returned home - into an atmosphere of love, comfort and enjoyment of life. It is this atmosphere created in the restaurant that attracts the largest number of visitors.
The practical benefits of feng shui in the arrangement of the restaurant
With the help of Feng Shui, you can change the living energy flows so that their action is aimed only at the benefit and for the benefit of the restaurant owner and his clients. Suppose that luck has not spoiled you in life, but you really want to achieve success. This teaching is a way to change everything and direct it in a positive direction. Many Western businessmen, not only in the East, but also in the West, have long and successfully used ancient Chinese knowledge to effectively conduct business and solve their problems. Proper business organization provides an influx of energy for the success of many companies.
Using the recommendations of specialists it is possible
- at the initial stage of design, carry out the layout of the premises;
- find the optimal location of the kitchen, utility rooms and manager's office;
- improve the feng shui of the current restaurant with minimal changes;
- create effective protection against external negativity;
- find the best color scheme for interior design;
- activate zones to increase the profitability of the enterprise;
- create an atmosphere of team collaboration of all employees;
- create a favorable atmosphere for their customers.
Studies conducted to identify factors of influence of Feng Shui
In order to correctly correct the energy flows in Feng Shui, it is necessary to conduct some research in order to detect these flows and the influence of all surrounding objects. To this end, specialists conduct research on the external environment, internal space and, most importantly, the location of the office of the head of the enterprise in the field of favorable energy flows.
Study of the external environment:
- assessment of landscape forms;
- history of the area;
- the impact of transport systems;
- the presence of objects with negative and positive energy;
- the potential impact of nearby crowded objects;
- impact of relief features;
- the presence of green spaces;
- The history and location of the restaurant building.
Space exploration:
- analysis of the energy sector;
- compatibility with the energy of the manager;
- opening the way for energy prosperity;
- configuration of the hall, kitchen and utility rooms;
- windows and view from them;
- placement of furniture and cash registers;
- identification of abnormal zones;
- balance of colors and lighting.
Study of the head's office:
- location and form of the office;
- identification of abnormal zones;
- search for ways for positive energies;
- optimal sizes and arrangement of furniture;
- selection of the safe location zone;
- the use of finishes and accessories for the correction of energy flows.
After conducting all the research, a list of recommendations applicable to a particular institution is compiled. Having on hand all of these tips, you can optionally use them yourself or attract a designer who can select the necessary materials for decoration and interior items.
Outdoor feng shui in the restaurant
As an example of the use of Feng Shui in the exterior, try to identify the elements of the selected area.
The presence of narrow tall buildings and wooden buildings, many green spaces are characteristic of the element of the Tree. It is ideally located restaurant or cafe with wooden furniture and ethno-historical flavor.
Chimneys and roofs directed to the sky, the presence of industrial enterprises speak of the kingdom of the elements of Fire. Therefore, here you can arrange an active and energetic night club.
Churches with domes and rounded buildings indicate the presence of Metal energy. Minerals are well mined here. But you can also successfully place a rock cafe.
Flat roofs, strict rectangles of buildings, flat terrain, all this is the energy of the Earth. Everything is stable and reliable here, so you can safely build a solid elite restaurant.
Buildings of irregular architectural forms with bends and smooth outlines indicate the presence of Water energy, which is responsible for communication and communication. Here you can have bars, club-type restaurants and all kinds of art cafes.
How to better position a restaurant
When choosing a room for a restaurant, you need to pay attention to its orientation to the cardinal points. It should be south, southwest, southeast or east. If the restaurant is located in a separate building, then the main entrance should be oriented to this side of the world. The eastern orientation helps to attract the energy of development, and the western - the energy of stability.
Restaurant's inner feng shui
The New York Times once described one case. The owner of one of the famous restaurants began to suffer losses. Business was on the brink of existence. Then the owner turned to an expert in feng shui, and he concluded that the cause of the failure was in the wrong location of the cash register. When the device was moved closer to the door, it ended up in cash flow, and the business regained its position again. Thus, it is always worth having a cash register close to the front door.
The location of the stairs in the interior of the restaurant also has a great influence on the comfort of visitors, therefore it should not be located in the north or in the center of the room.
According to experts, the flow of favorable energies in the room is affected by angular structures such as columns. In order to reduce the impact, they are recommended to be coated with reflective surfaces - for example, mirrors.
Equally important is the correct location of the aisles, both for visitors and restaurant staff. It is necessary to arrange the kitchen near the hall and clear the passage to it. However, odors from the kitchen should not be allowed into the visitor hall.
The choice of colors for interior design and decoration must be carried out in accordance with the conceptual orientation of the institution. So, for youth cafes, blue, green and black are recommended for balancing Yang energy, and for solid establishments with a predominance of calm Yin energy, you can choose brighter colors for balance - red, burgundy and gold.
By the way, the combination of red and gold are very favorable for the restaurant business, as they symbolize good luck and joy. And in order to open the way to the energies of prosperity, you can install several aquariums with fish in the hall or on the way to the hall.
Water serves as a conductor of many positive energies, so restaurants that have small ponds, fountains in the center of the hall or water panels are always popular among visitors.
A few final recommendations: what is lacking in the design of the restaurant for its success
The depth of research and application of Feng Shui depends on your capabilities and wishes. In some cases, small and low-cost changes are sufficient to achieve a tremendous effect.
Feng Shui is not a collection of Chinese paraphernalia in the form of figurines and hieroglyphs, but the practical science of attracting positive energies, almost the same as interior design. To achieve harmony, it is absolutely not necessary to create the concept of a Chinese restaurant.
In order not to become a victim of fraudsters who pretend to be specialists in such a difficult field, before concluding a contract for services, personally take a look at their past achievements, talk with customers of restaurants where Feng Shui really works, read reviews. And even better - try to learn some of the fundamentals of the teaching yourself in order to be able to communicate with specialists at the appropriate level of understanding.