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Moving the sofa away from the wall will help develop the room’s feng shui, says Rossi.

Published: September 21, 2010 9:01 p.m.
Last modified: September 21, 2010 9:06 p.m.
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Sensory overload in the 21st century means that now, more than ever, a home needs to be a retreat where one can recharge. There’s more to turning your abode into a sanctuary than buying a Buddha statue and scented candles,  though. Interior designer Stephanie Rossi, of Spazio Rosso Interior Design, helps us harmonize a hectic home.

Rossi’s tips

1. “Is all of your furniture smack up against the wall? That’s the No. 1 mistake homeowners make. Utilize the entire room, not just the periphery, and you’ll be surprised by how much better things feel. The room will develop its own feng shui; the eye will flow throughout the room.”

2. “Closet disorganization leads to household disorganization, as clutter overflows into other parts of your house. Closets are wasteful spaces if they are not organized. Installing shelves, drawers, hanging rods, etc. is easy to do yourself — or you can hire a company. The results will bring you many years of organizational heaven.”

3. “I don’t know what’s happened to our society. We live with overabundance, but adding more things to our homes than we need brings disharmony. Only buy what you need. Then put your mind to it and clean out your home. If you don’t need it, donate it to Goodwill and feel good about that wasteful purchase. It’s such a breath of fresh air to live with less.”

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