Strange events sometimes happen, and often it is impossible to find any explanation for objective reasons. For example, there are two restaurants that are close to each other in a place with good traffic of potential customers, they are both beautifully decorated, have good service and decent chefs, but one of them has no end of customers, and the other is empty, accumulating losses … You can, of course, try to find the reasons in bad advertising or negligent attitude of employees, change the interior or concept at random. But, perhaps, you should just invite a specialist in Feng Shui - the ancient Chinese art of harmonizing space and energies.
What is Feng Shui
I would like to immediately temper the ardor of skeptics who consider this direction to be charlatanism. Feng Shui is not a set of signs and superstitions, but an ancient Chinese teaching that represents a symbiosis of science and art. Its name literally translates as "wind and water". The research is aimed at the practical application of knowledge of the laws of interaction of the unmanifest energies of the Earth and the Universe in order to ensure the formation of a positive environment for health, luck and prosperity.
We live in an energetic space and perceive the world only thanks to our five senses. By the method of research with the use of special equipment, scientists manage to expand the range of the perceived world, but most of it is still beyond human capabilities for perception. Meanwhile, everything in the surrounding world occurs according to certain laws of distribution and movement of the energy flows of the Universe.
The teaching of Feng Shui originated in China more than three thousand years ago, and since then has developed and passed on from generation to generation. Today, many of the most ancient knowledge are confirmed in such fields of science as the study of terrestrial magnetism, astrophysics and psychology. According to the logic of the ancient sages, a successful beneficial action can occur at the right time, in the right place, provided that the energy flows are coordinated.
Feng Shui for setting up a restaurant
Since Feng Shui is a system of knowledge, for its correct practical application it is necessary to involve a specialist who possesses this knowledge. It has a lot of features built on the symbolism and understanding of the interaction of five types of energies - earth, water, wood, fire and metal. It is best to involve a specialist at the zero design stage, starting with the choice of a place for the construction of the building, in order to develop a project, taking into account the recommendations, and then the concept and interior of all premises. But in the case of alteration of the existing premises, or to eliminate the negative impact and replace it with a positive one, specialist advice can also play a significant role.
There are such unique restaurants that are remembered for a lifetime, no matter where they are located in the world. When you get into such a space, you get the feeling that you are in a real stream of love, the environment and the smallest details are so pleasantly perceived. You may even have a feeling that everything around is as if created for you, that you have returned home - in an atmosphere of love, comfort and enjoyment of life. It is this atmosphere created in the restaurant that attracts the largest number of visitors.
Practical benefits of feng shui when setting up a restaurant
With the help of Feng Shui, you can change living energy flows in such a way that their action is directed only to the benefit and benefit of the restaurant owner and his customers. Suppose that luck has not spoiled you in life, but you really want to achieve success. This teaching is a way to change everything and direct everything in a positive direction. Many Western businessmen, not only in the East, but also in the West, have long and successfully applied ancient Chinese knowledge to effectively conduct business and solve their problems. The right business organization provides energy for the success of many companies.
With the help of specialists' recommendations, it is possible:
- at the initial design stage, carry out the layout of the premises;
- find the optimal location for the kitchen, utility rooms and the manager's office;
- improve the feng shui of the existing restaurant with minimal changes;
- create effective protection against external negativity;
- find the best color solution for interior design;
- activate zones to increase the profitability of the enterprise;
- create an atmosphere of team cooperation of all employees;
- create a favorable atmosphere for your customers.
Research conducted to identify factors influencing feng shui
In order to correctly adjust the flow of energy according to Feng Shui, it is necessary to conduct some research in order to detect these flows and the influence of all surrounding objects. For this purpose, experts conduct research on the external environment, internal space and, which is especially important, the location of the office of the head of the enterprise in the area of favorable energy flows.
Exploring the external environment:
- assessment of landscape forms;
- the history of the area;
- the impact of transport systems;
- the presence of objects with negative and positive energy;
- the potential impact of nearby crowded objects;
- the impact of relief features;
- the presence of green spaces;
- the history and location of the restaurant building.
Interior exploration:
- analysis of the energy of the premises;
- compatibility with the energy of the managerial person;
- opening the way for the energy of prosperity;
- configuration of the hall, kitchen and utility rooms;
- windows and views from them;
- placement of furniture and cash registers;
- identification of anomalous zones;
- balance of colors and lighting.
Study of the head office:
- location and form of the office;
- identification of anomalous zones;
- search for paths for positive energies;
- the optimal size and arrangement of furniture;
- selection of the area for the safe;
- use of decoration and accessories to correct energy flows.
After conducting all the research, a list of recommendations applicable to a particular institution is drawn up. Having on hand all the listed tips, you can, if you wish and have the opportunity, use them yourself or involve a designer who will be able to select the necessary materials for decoration and interior items.
External feng shui in a restaurant
As an example of the use of feng shui in the exterior, try to determine the element of the selected area.
The presence of narrow tall buildings and wooden structures, a lot of green spaces are characteristic of the element of the Wood. A restaurant or cafe with wooden furniture and ethno-historical flavor will ideally be located here.
Chimneys and roofs directed to the sky, the presence of industrial enterprises speak of the kingdom of the elements of Fire. Therefore, an active and energetic nightclub can be located here.
Domed churches and rounded buildings indicate the presence of the energy of Metal. Mineral resources are well extracted here. But it is also possible to successfully locate a rock cafe.
Flat roofs, strict rectangles of buildings, flat terrain, this is all - the energy of the Earth. Everything here is stable and reliable, so you can safely build a solid elite restaurant.
Buildings of irregular architectural shapes with curves and flowing outlines indicate the presence of the energy of Water, which is responsible for communication and communication. Here you can have bars, club-style restaurants and all kinds of art cafes.
How best to position the restaurant
When choosing a room for a restaurant, you need to pay attention to its orientation to the cardinal points. It should be south, southwest, southeast, or east. If the restaurant is located in a separate building, then the main entrance should be oriented to this side of the world. Eastern orientation helps to attract the energy of development, while Western orientation helps to attract the energy of stability.
Internal feng shui of the restaurant
The New York Times once described a case. The owner of one of the famous restaurants began to suffer losses. The business was on the brink of existence. Then the owner turned to a feng shui expert, and he concluded that the reason for the failures was the wrong location of the cash register. When the device was moved closer to the door, it found itself in the cash flow, and the business regained its positions. Thus, it is always worth locating the cash register close to the front door.
The location of the stairs in the interior of the restaurant also has a great influence on the comfort of visitors, so it should not be located in the north or in the center of the room.
According to experts, the flow of favorable energies in the room is influenced by corner structures such as columns. In order to reduce the influence, it is recommended to cover them with reflective surfaces such as mirrors.
The correct location of the aisles is also important for both visitors and restaurant employees. It is necessary to locate the kitchen not far from the hall and free the passage to it. However, odors from the kitchen must not be allowed to enter the visitor room.
The choice of colors for interior decoration and decoration must be carried out in accordance with the conceptual orientation of the institution. So for youth cafes, blue, green and black are recommended to balance the Yang energy, and for respectable establishments with a predominance of calm Yin energy, you can choose brighter colors for balance - red, burgundy and gold.
By the way, the combination of red and gold are very favorable for the restaurant business, as they symbolize good luck and joy. And in order to open the way for the energies of prosperity, you can install several aquariums with fish in the hall or on the way to the hall.
Water serves as a conduit for many positive energies, which is why restaurants with small ponds, fountains in the center of the hall or water panels are always popular among visitors.
A few final recommendations: what is missing in the design of a restaurant for its success
The depth of research and application of feng shui depends on your capabilities and wishes. In some cases, small and low-cost changes are enough to achieve a colossal effect.
Feng Shui is not a set of Chinese paraphernalia in the form of figurines and hieroglyphs, but a practical science of attracting positive energies, almost the same as interior design. To achieve harmony, it is not at all necessary to create a concept for a Chinese restaurant.
In order not to become a victim of scammers posing as specialists in such a complex field, before concluding a contract for services, personally ask about their past achievements, talk to customers of restaurants in which Feng Shui really works, read the reviews. Better yet, try to learn some of the fundamentals of the teaching yourself so that you can communicate with experts at the appropriate level of understanding.
