8 Entryway Layout Rules: First Impressions Shape Your Home’s Energy

Entryway Rules

1. Keep it bright — dim entryways stagnate qi.
2. Stay clutter-free — closed shoe storage, shoes tidied away.
3. Add support — a screen or cabinet blocks the ‘through-draught’ when the door faces a window.
4. Mind mirrors — never face the main door, or incoming qi is reflected out.
5. Add greenery — small evergreen plants, no thorns.
6. Choose doormats wisely — red or gold tones welcome fortune.
7. Avoid door-to-stove — traditionally a major taboo; screen it or adjust.
8. Decorate with restraint — one auspicious painting or ornament is enough.