Is Having a Wall Across From the Front Door Good Feng Shui or Not?
Laura Cerrano
Seeing a wall across from the front door
A common question in Feng Shui is, is it good to have a wall directly across from the front door?
The short answer is no. Naturally, there are variables, however, here is one simple way to help gauge what is considered obstructive. As you walk through your front door and see a full-length wall about 4 to 5 feet away, ask yourself if this setup feels off-putting. A common verbal response from people is describing a pushed-back feeling or feeling uncomfortable in general. So if any unsettling sensation comes to mind as soon as you walk in and see a wall within that distance of 4 - 5 feet then yes, that is most likely indicating the energy is obstructed in some capacity.
The remedy? Depending on the overall layout of the home is to remove the wall altogether so the foyer has more breathable space. If you can’t remove the entire wall, perhaps you could create a half-wall opening. Again, these are generalized solutions and you’ll have to understand what could really be adjusted structurally when speaking with a contractor.
What if I can’t remove the entire wall or reduce it to a half wall? What else can be done will depend on how invested you are in making the changes and your budget.
If able to, perhaps you could change the front door design to have some glass. The glass could allow natural light to filter into the enclosed front entrance, thus helping to release pressure.
Another way to help open up the space is to include windows in the foyer. Again, you’ll need to speak with a contractor to see if this is even possible. For those who already have windows within their small foyer space, that can be helpful.
Make sure the overall front entrance has good artificial lighting.
Perhaps you could display artwork along the wall, but choose a visual that emotionally and visually provides a sense of openness. Perhaps a peaceful landscape image with open fields or even open skies. If choosing abstract artwork, again choose an image that provides a lot of breathable space. Avoid overly busy abstract designs.
For those who follow BTB Feng Shui, some may recommend hanging a 30 or 40-mm round faceted crystal from the center point of the foyer ceiling. The belief is, the crystal captures all the rays of the rainbow, and hanging it in a darker, heavier energetic area within the home, it helps keep the energy moving.
40 mm Round Faceted Crystal. In BTB Feng Shui it’s recommended to hang the crystal from a red string cut in increments of 9. If able to, hang the crystal from a 9-inch cut red string or ribbon. Whatever you choose, be sure it can hold the crystal’s weight.
These are some starting ideas, but really it’s best to have a session with a feng shui consultant who can provide a true evaluation and guidance for the location.
About the Author:
New York City Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano has over 26+ years of experience providing bicoastal consultations and workshops for residential, real estate developments, Fortune 500 companies, and healing facilities. She is currently writing her first book that focuses on bridging the gap between the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui with modern-day living.