6 Easy Things You Can Do Today to Feng Shui Your Front Door — And Supercharge Your Home's Good Energy
Set the bar for good first impressions by enhancing your front door with the power of Feng Shui. It's simple with these tips from practitioners


Feng Shui isn't just limited to the interior of your home. The revered Chinese philosophy is just as valuable when it comes to your home's exterior — specifically when harnessed around your front door.
And now that Spring is thawing, we figured there's no better time to embrace Feng Shui and get our front doors energized and ready to go. So we reached out to the experts, and they've given us six solid tips.
From basic housekeeping including maintenance and tidiness to decorative accessorizing with crystals and plants, here's what you can do.
1. Prioritize Tidiniess
A clean entryway gives the impression of a clean home.
Feng Shui consultant Zoë Vita James tells us that one of the most important things to consider with your front door is tidiness. Similar to garden Feng Shui rules, it's recommended that this area is clutter-free and clean.
"Check that the entrance to your home is in good order, to help entice positive energy to enter inside," she says. "Easy things that you can do in a day include giving the front door a wipe down, brushing away any leaves, and giving your front door mat a good clean."
This simple act of cleanliness will make an immediate difference in the ambiance of your porch and entryway. So whether it's cleaning your doormat or dusting down your front door, don't wait to action these chores.
Zoë Vita James is an authentic people-centered Feng Shui consultancy that empowers and enlightens ambitious women to perfectly align their space and their lives with their aspirations and dreams. She co-founded and co-hosts the podcast 'Feng Shui: The Real Thing' and is on a mission to create a legacy where the art and science of authentic classical Feng Shui is widely understood and used in the West to transform lives.
2. Act Fast With Repairs
There's nothing like a fresh lick of paint to brighten a front door.
According to Zoë, the state of your front door is also important. And this goes beyond having a clean and decluttered entry space.
"So I recommend making a list of any repairs that might be needed," she shares. "Front doors where paint is peeling, chipped floor tiles, or even warped doors can all have an impact on the energy of the people living inside."
So it might be that all you need is a touch-up pen to paint over some bare spots, or you might have to learn how to paint an exterior door from hinge to hinge for a total makeover. Whichever route you choose to take, it's best to act quickly and have your front door looking as good as new.
3. Ensure Easy Working
A working front door will be a boon to you and your home.
Aside from the annoyance of a wonky door, Zoë tells us that an ill-working entry door can also affect the Feng Shui of this space. She finds that it's best to ensure that your front door opens with ease so that energy can enter just as smoothly.
"I often find the issue of jarred doors with clients who are feeling reticent and unconfident about connecting more with the world outside their home," she says. "If this resonates with you, and you would like to invite more connection with new people into your life, fix the front door so that it opens smoothly and widely.
"When done with a little dose of intention, you may likely find new people coming knocking at your door and you’ll be feeling happier and more at ease about new opportunities coming your way in life."
4. Supercharge Positivity
Elevate the positive energy around your front door for a convivial entryway.
Feng Shui expert Anjie Cho tells us that another great way to enhance the Feng Shui around your front door is to supercharge the positive energy at the entry point to your home.
"You can do this by cleaning with a solution of non-toxic cleaner and a few drops of orange essential oil," she notes. "Oranges represent wealth and positive qi in feng shui, so cleaning with the scent will uplift the energy of your home."
She also finds that burning incense inside your entryway and around the front door can help with dissolving any cluttered energy in this area. We recommend Earl of East's Strand Incense Cones or Onsen Essential Oil for an aromatic blend that brings the citrus with notes of mandarin.
Not only will this help make your home smell good, but it will also allow for a holistic sensory experience for any lucky guest.
Anjie Cho is an architect and Feng Shui educator from New York. She's been in the industry since 1999 and is now the co-founder of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School.
5. Harness Plant Energy
Decorating with plants can make your front door much more attractive.
Of course Feng Shui plants had to make our list of front door tips. But when it comes to calling on plants to energize your entryway, there are a couple of Feng Shui entryway plants to avoid.
However, on the flip side, there is one particular variety that Anjie swears by, and that happens to be snake plants. And when it comes to snake plants placement is key.
"A pair of snake plants flanking the front door can be a kind nod to the year of the wood snake, but also provide protection from unwanted qi from the outside world," she says. "As a bonus, they are said to vastly improve the air quality in the home."
6. Introduce Crystals
Accessorize with crystals and cleanse the energy in this space.
"Finally, as a bonus, you can also set up some black tourmaline crystals near the front door," she adds. "Do so with the intention that you only allow in the energy that you give consent to. And this way unwelcome guests and energy can stay outside."
Feng Shui and crystals are a major interior theme this year. So if you enjoy a sparkling accent that is known to welcome good energy and protect from the negative, pick tourmaline.
These Black Tourmaline Raw Crystals from Amazon are a beautiful pick and they're a best-seller associated with protection, grounding, and purification. All healing principles to foster near an entryway.
FAQs
What Is the Best Direction for a Front Door to Face?
As per the rules of Feng Shui, the best direction for a front door to face is south. This alignment is said to allow for positive yang energy and is known to be an auspicious sign in a home. Additionally, a south-facing front door also helps with chi absorption and good light — both important for good front door Feng Shui.
As important as indoor energy in the form of bedroom and living room Feng Shui is, it's just as essential that you protect the exterior of your home too. Plus, a little spruce here and there can also improve curb appeal and give guests the impression of a beautiful, tidy home.
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Amiya is a Home Wellness Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated with a Masters Degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London, and has lent her words to beauty, fashion, and health sections of lifestyle publications including Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s Health. Her experience as a research analyst has equipped her with an eye for emerging trends. When she’s off the clock, she can be found reading, listening to music, or overanalyzing her latest Co-Star update.
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