Feng Shui for an East Village Studio

Originally from France, the tenant of this studio apartment in the East Village lived in Hong Kong and Singapore before finding his way to New York three years ago. Always on the go, he wanted his interior to reflect his European roots as well as his time in Asia and numerous trips around the world — but remain a soothing, welcoming place he could call home.

AN ENVIRONMENT AT ONCE DYNAMIC AND ZEN

This cosy studio apartment in the East Village is in a building that happens to be located on a “pearl sitting” spot, an auspicious configuration from a feng shui perspective. While taking care not to disrupt the advantageous spatial configurations (i.e. “lucky directions”), the tenant made a few adjustments to make the apartment more inviting to guests and to help him feel more grounded.

organiSing spacE

Most feng shui consultations start with this recommendation: clear the clutter and find adequate storage units to house only those belongings considered precious enough to keep. 

ZEN LIVING

The main occupant of the space has lived in Asia for an extended period of time and took up meditation a few years ago. By carefully selecting and arranging certain accessories, we created a space conducive to feeling focused and relaxed.

POWER OF TWO

Usually, a studio is occupied by only one person, whose identity infuses every square inch. But here, the tenant made a point of creating a sanctuary that eschewed a sense of individualism and felt welcoming to all who entered.