When it comes to good Feng Shui it doesn’t take much to really nail it. A few months ago I did a class at the local library on how to Feng Shui your front door and I remember the library coordinator raising an eyebrow as if it wasn’t possible to talk for a full hour on one small topic. While each area of our home does hold many nuances, making it easy for me to go on and on about one micro topic, that doesn’t mean it needs to be difficult.
One area of the home that is really important to a homes vitality is the front door. This is the mouth of Chi, where all good energy enters and rejuvenates your home. After I did the class at the library I followed it up with a blog post which you can find here. Today I’m going to focus on the door mat but another key element is the door bell, so be sure yours isn’t in really bad shape.
When it comes to your front door mat you must consider three factors:
- Is it wider than the door?
- Is it to scale?
- Does it look aged?
In addition to getting the door mat right, be sure to pay close attention to the entire front door. I recently put together this video to help you get started.
When it comes to your front door you need to see it with a Feng Shui state of mind. This is where you call in good energy, so if your space looks ran down, guess what, that’s the energy you’re calling in. Another key factor is scale. If your mat is too small you’re literally squeezing your energy to the bone and limiting opportunities. Here’s a few examples:
1) The Florida House
This photo above is a great example of scale being off. The blue door calls in great energy and is inviting, however the two story entry way combined with a very small doormat makes the space feel funny. In addition, the doormat is smaller than the width of the door, making it feel cramped in an otherwise grand space. Confusing for sure.
In this situation I told this client to get a new mat that was wider than the door, and larger in size to fit the scale of the space. This creates a perfect yin yang space.
Heres another example:
2. The Franklin House
This is an example of a rug that is the correct scale, however it looks dilapidated! This is my front porch. I bought this rug three years ago and I love it. It was larger than the door and the scale was perfect. Unfortunately, it has seen better days. After cleaning it many times and caring for it, it was time to purchase a new one.
Pay attention to how your front porch looks. How does your rug look? Is it the right size? Is it pretty and welcoming? If not it’s time for some updating to Feng Shui your front door to boost your Chi!
We’re currently renting and our front porch has seen better days. We live in a 1950s home and the front porch steps need a new coat of paint and the doorbell doesn’t work. To top it off, our main entrance is underneath the carport on the side of our house. I’ve purchased a nice, new welcome mat, but I’m not sure how to feng shui our entrance when it’s not legally ours and I’m not sure how long we’re going to live here. Thanks for any suggestions!
I would clean it up and add some plants and maybe a bench. You can always purchase a wireless doorbell and take that with you when you leave
What do you think about a door mat that is the correct size and it is made from stones.
I hand crafted one by pasting river flat stones into a regular mat.
How does this affect he energy coming in
Thanx!
Loved your post by the way 🙂
Sounds perfect!
xx Amanda
Our front doors are large. Oversized with side light windows and dark wood. I want to lighten or accent them but not paint them. The porch is small comparatively and the house is brick. I have two fu dogs and two fern plants out there and a chair. It is not our primary entrance. We and most of our guests use our side entrance. It is in our carport and in very cluttered with stuff. The door there is dark wood and oversized as well. All the doors in this house are. I can drive my scooter or a wheelchair easily through them and the 4 ft wide halls. Any suggestions?
Linda,
It’s hard to know without seeing it. It might feel quite balanced or it may not. You’ll really need to read the Chi.My project manager
emailed you an eBook on the front door. Hope that helps in getting you started!
xx
Amanda
I have a glass sliding door and the door mat is smaller. It is also broken! I have been looking for a new one but not found anything I like….plus not sure I will find one long enough for a sliding door. What should I look for?
The most important thing is that it’s broken. This will affect you in many negative ways. Be sure to find a replacement quickly.
xx
Amanda
Hi Amanda, I have learned a lot from your article and now I am going to buy a new carpet for the main door. Still I would like to know if my entry way is correctly receiving the energy as I have 2 large mirror glass windows beside each side of the door the same size as the door, and I have places 2 flower plants in front of it. Please advice what can I do to improve the flow of energy.
Regards, Iulia
Lulia,
Sounds great! Get a mat that you love!
xx
Amanda
Great article … thank you. I have double front doors and am having trouble finding a mat wide enough. Would two identical mats side by side be ok? Also, I think that even if I could find a suitable sized mat, I would have trouble moving it.
Thanks again.
Best wishes
Kathy
Kathy
Look at Frontgate. You can find them online and they have wonderful mats for your door.
Best
Eliot
I rent an old farm house and the front door does not work. I use the rear laundry door to enter the house( which faces due north/southern hemisphere). How can I improve the energy of my home? The front wooden door opens but the security flyscreen has been seized for decades.
Julie,
The only way to heal the energy is to use the front door. Get a handy man out there to restore it. It will change your life, I guarantee it!
Good luck!
Amanda
Amanda, can you help my front door is in an entry and my door is to the right, there are no other doors how can I get good energy and luck into my house
Hi Maureen,
Unfortunately I am not clear as to what you are describing. Without knowing for sure I am unable to give solid advice.
Amanda
My front door face south, I want a rug inside the foyer, what color is best?
Look at what gua it falls in and maybe use that color. I just put up a great video on YouTube about the Bagua
and that may be a great place to start.
Amanda
Hi y question is I have bought a bigger mat but the door way is only big enough for the door to the left I have a small garden to the right is the garage is there anything I need to add my door is white with dark grey trimming around my door is north west thank you for your help
Roslyn,
Thanks for your question but I’m unclear of what you are asking and I also don’t practice compass Feng Shui.
The important feature about your front door is that its clean, inviting and operational,
best
Amanda
bonjour
Ma maison, construite récemment n’a pas véritablement de porte d’entree6. Nous entrons enpassant parla terrasse soit directement par la porte donnant dans cuisine( porte vitrée) soit par le séjour (baie coulissante).
Je rentre par la porte de la cuisine plus fréquemment car il y a une clé mais je fais passer toute autre personne par la baie vitrée car c’est plus agréable d’entrer par le séjour!
Y a -t -il une influence de ne pas avoir de porche,i d’ entrée!
Merci pour ces conseils si judicieux!
Marijos
Hi 🙂
My front door has a narrow windows section at the side. Does the doormat need to cover the space in front of both, or only the door?
Can I place a doormat on the inside instead of outside the door?
Would you recommend to place a sanseviera plant inside the door, on both sides?
Looking forward to your answer.
The most important thing is that is showcases the door and is at least the width of the door. Oh and that you love it too!
xx
Amanda
Hi,
I live in a condo and we can’t have any mats outside of the door. Could you please help me.
Thank you
Laura
Wow, what an unusual HOA! But that’s ok. Just make sure your door is clean, no cobwebs in the surrounding area and set up some inviting and flowering plants.
Best of luck,
Amanda
I live in an apartment. We have a main entrance for the two apartments and each have an entry door into our homes. I have been told that there is a bad negativity coming from their side. The main entry faces North and we face west. Would it help to put a mirror on our door to reflect it back and away from us?
Hi Cindy,
I’m a bit confused by your question. Does your apartment have two doors into your unit? Or are you saying that you neighbors door is next to yours?
xx
Amanda
Our main entrance is
East side front door entrance is a double door, we have started to use it when we go for walks. However when we go to work or have company over they come through our main entrance which is NW. Should I put door mats outside on both sides of the entrances.
I will be putting planters on both entrances and potting plants on both sides of the house.
Thanking you in advance for all your guidance.
I would definitely try it!
xx
amanda
Hello, i have recently moved to a new house and my front door opens outwards, the issue is that i got a new doormat that i love and unfortunately the door does not open when i place it, it is too thick.
I have somehow a long stairs then like a balcony leading to my front door and i have placed a small wooden gate to protect my kids, is it okay if i place my doormat there? And bring another thin one to the front door?
Absolutely. Part of feng shui is making things work for you and your lifestyle.
Xxx Amanda
Hello : Here’s my question—
we are redoing the exterior of our home— bringing it up to date..
My colors I am hopefully going with will be a medium gray, pretty white trim. I saw a house on IG with a farmhouse white door—- HOWEVER– I think a black frontdoor would be better for my Career area. Even though a few neighbors have black doors down from me—- should I accent the color scheme with black?? And yes. the career Bagua is my open atrium area, and leading up to my frontdoors.
Thank you
If you are wanting to boost your career create a five element sequence. I would consider painting the door green,
Amanda