Literally meaning “wind and water,” feng shui evolved from observing the natural world. This ancient Chinese practice explored how life force energy flows through the landscape and how mountains, rivers, plants, and natural landforms influence our wellbeing. Only later was this knowledge applied to buildings and interior spaces.
That’s why, when considering the energy of your home, it’s important to look beyond the walls. Your garden, patio, terrace, and balcony are all part of your home’s energetic system.
In fact, with certain floor plans, a terrace or balcony can even complete missing Bagua areas, making the design of these outdoor spaces especially significant.
The Feng Shui Bagua Extends into Your Garden
The eight life areas of the Bagua map aren’t limited to your home’s interior—they also apply to your garden.
Here’s where you’ll find them:
- North: Career & Life Path
- Northeast: Knowledge & Self-Development
- East: Family & Health
- Southeast: Wealth & Abundance
- South: Fame & Recognition
- Southwest: Love & Relationships
- West: Creativity & Children
- Northwest: Helpful People, Mentors & Travel
The same Five Element principles you use to create balance inside your home can also guide the design of your outdoor spaces.
Where Should You Place a Pool, Garden Pond, or Hot Tub?
If you’re planning to add a water feature—whether it’s a swimming pool, hot tub, or garden pond—the East or Southeastsectors are among the most favourable locations.
Both areas are associated with the Wood element, which is nourished by Water. Positioning water here not only enhances the beauty of your garden but also supports the energies of family, health, abundance, and personal growth.
The Best Location for a Grill or Outdoor Oven
If you’re creating an outdoor cooking area with a barbecue, pizza oven, or garden fireplace, the South sector is an ideal choice.
This area represents Fame and Recognition and is governed by the Fire element. Fire features naturally strengthen this energy while creating a welcoming place for family gatherings and entertaining friends.
Creating a Romantic Garden That Supports Love
The Southwest sector represents love, partnership, and marriage.
This is an ideal place for:
- Flowering plants
- Roses and rose-covered arches
- Romantic pergolas
- Benches for two
- Plants or decorative objects displayed in pairs
These elements are more than decorative touches. They are intentional symbols of welcoming love, connection, and harmonious relationships into your life.
Your Garden Shapes the Energy of Your Home
During the warmer months, we naturally spend more time in our gardens, on the terrace, or out on the balcony. These spaces become true extensions of our living environment, making it just as important to design them with intention as the rooms inside our home.
From the perspective of holistic interior design, every part of your home influences how you feel and live. A garden is far more than a collection of plants and landscaping—it’s a living space that can either support or diminish different areas of your life through the energy it creates.
If you’d like to learn how to apply the principles of feng shui and holistic interior design throughout your home—including your garden, terrace, patio, or balcony—my Holistic Interior Design Online Course will guide you through the process step by step.
The course is available on demand, so you can join at any time and begin creating a home that feels balanced, harmonious, and supportive—both indoors and out.
