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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
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<b> So....now I know. </b>
I have watched Cliff's videos for a while now and wasn't ever really interested in the book --- until I bought a house recently and decided I really should try to delve a little bit more into design and try to get some practical tips to apply when creating my new home. Luckily for me, this book is completely filled with those. I decided to take my time with this book and really try to absorb the knowledge which I think is a good way to read it - I also ended up tabbing/marking a few sections of the book that I can refer back to as they become relevant in my house renovation project. Overall, this book gives you a lot more theoretical knowledge on the building blocks of Feng Shui which are easy to apply in real life when looking at basically any project. It was just really interesting to read about how certain design choices can affect you and then going to the office or a friends house and seeing how those apply in real life as well.
I also really want to read more random non-fiction books like this, that are more like introductory courses on a specific topic written by someone who is clearly very knowledgable on the topic and also very passionate about it.
I will say I was a little apprehensive that this woud be a bit redundant to read when I've watched so many of Cliff's videos but I think this is a nice companion, but im glad to say that this is just more of a deep dive of the principles he talks about & then you can use the vidoes to see real life examples or applications of this theorietical knowledge.
Also just to add: I did read the dutch edition of this book - the edition is fine but there were some odd translation choices that were made which led to some interesting discussions between me and my partner.
I have watched Cliff's videos for a while now and wasn't ever really interested in the book --- until I bought a house recently and decided I really should try to delve a little bit more into design and try to get some practical tips to apply when creating my new home. Luckily for me, this book is completely filled with those. I decided to take my time with this book and really try to absorb the knowledge which I think is a good way to read it - I also ended up tabbing/marking a few sections of the book that I can refer back to as they become relevant in my house renovation project. Overall, this book gives you a lot more theoretical knowledge on the building blocks of Feng Shui which are easy to apply in real life when looking at basically any project. It was just really interesting to read about how certain design choices can affect you and then going to the office or a friends house and seeing how those apply in real life as well.
I also really want to read more random non-fiction books like this, that are more like introductory courses on a specific topic written by someone who is clearly very knowledgable on the topic and also very passionate about it.
I will say I was a little apprehensive that this woud be a bit redundant to read when I've watched so many of Cliff's videos but I think this is a nice companion, but im glad to say that this is just more of a deep dive of the principles he talks about & then you can use the vidoes to see real life examples or applications of this theorietical knowledge.
Also just to add: I did read the dutch edition of this book - the edition is fine but there were some odd translation choices that were made which led to some interesting discussions between me and my partner.
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If you find Cliff's TikToks interesting this is presented in a similar style, it advocates how to think about the placement of furniture in your home and does so in a way that explains the underlying principles enough that you can apply them instead of as rules that must be obeyed.
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informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
I love everything was explained in this book! Very practical and approachable. I’ve found other design books to be very preachy about what you have to do in a self-help way or too anything goes. This book is neither. It gives insight into why a feng shui principle exists and information to consider if the suggestion is for you or not. This is a reference book I will come back to and recommend to others.
I love Cliff Tan’s social media videos and picked up this book for that reason, but I didn’t expect to get as much out of it as I did. My mom has nagged us about our furniture placement all our lives, citing feng shui rules, but this book made it seem less esoteric and more commonsensical, and I love that! I’ve been taking Mr Tan’s advice and moving things around in my apartment, and I’m feeling good results! Wish the book were longer!