Afraid of Getting Design ‘Wrong’? Feng Shui Tips to Shift Your Energy Today

We put so much pressure on ourselves to get things “right.” One decision. One piece of furniture. One moment we wish we had chosen differently. But a single choice doesn’t define us. It simply opens a doorway—a chance to see things differently. Sometimes, changing something physical is the gentlest way to show the mind that a shift is possible. That we’re allowed to grow. That we’re allowed to start again.

I’ve been helping a client move through this exact experience. During the pandemic, her days all blended together, and her apartment felt like her entire world. She wanted something to feel different. She ordered new furniture and reconfigured her layout, hoping it would lift the energy of her home and make it feel fresh. But the moment it all arrived, her stomach dropped. It wasn’t what she pictured. It didn’t feel like her. And over time, the new pieces became more than just furniture—they became quiet reminders of choices made in moments of emotional overwhelm. Symbols she couldn’t quite escape.

For five years, they sat there, carrying the weight of decisions she wished she could redo. A gentle echo of “wrong.” Now she’s finally ready to choose again, to create a home that reflects the version of herself she’s grown into. But hesitation keeps showing up. When she first saw a beautiful green fabric for her new sofa, her whole energy shifted. She lit up. She felt inspired. She felt aligned.

And then the doubt slipped in.

What if I mess up again? What if this isn’t the right choice?

My role has been guiding her back to that first reaction—the one before the doubt, before the old stories, before the fear of repeating the past. That initial feeling is usually the honest one. That’s the place we design from. Design isn’t perfection. It’s not about right or wrong.

It’s feeling. It’s the feeling you want to come home to at the end of the day. It’s the energy you want your space to hold for you.

So I always start with the same questions:

What feeling are we calling in? How do you want your space to support you?

Warmth? Lightness? Calm? Fun?

Once you know the feeling, that becomes your compass. Then you look for inspiration that matches the energy—not the exact furniture pieces, but the vibe. A photo of the beach at sunrise. A hotel lobby that lets you exhale. A memory that reminds you of who you are when you’re most alive.

When you design from that place, fear softens. The pressure to be “right” dissolves. And your home becomes a reflection—not of past mistakes—but of who you are becoming.

This is where real transformation begins. In trusting yourself again. In the choices that feel honest in your body. In the small shifts that ripple outward into the room.

One step at a time. One aligned choice at a time. A home that grows with you, not against you. ✨

✨ Your home can mirror the life you want to live. Schedule a Design Alignment Call and start creating a space that supports your energy, your growth, and your wellbeing.