Article from Nelson's Today, October 2005:

FENG SHUI IN THE BATHROOM

Creating a haven for nurturing both the body and the spirit is brought to a higher level when working with a professional consultant. Achieving balance and harmony in American society’s busy lifestyle can be tricky…but there is hope.

Professional Interior Designer and certified professional Feng Shui Consultant, Joan Kaufman ASID,IIDA,FSII can help you accomplish just that…harmony, balance and help you achieve you life goals!

The principles of Feng Shui are not new- they date back thousands of years and encompass principles that work in harmony with the environment to promote wellness. Whether remodeling a current home to achieve the changes in your lifestyle that you desire, improve the aesthetics of your environment, or building a new home, a professional Feng Shui consultant can balance the elements via color, materials, architectural features and shapes all with an eye toward connectedness to the environment and the promotion of peace of mind.

Space planning can also be beneficial for business, professional healthcare providers and educational environments. Space planning that include Feng Shui principles can help promote growth of personal wealth and power,  and create an atmosphere conducive to productivity, growth as well as personal and  business success.

Joan Kaufman ASID,IIDA,FSII was retained by the homeowner to design a master bathroom that would promote personal health and well being and update the aesthetics. During the Feng Shui consultation, Ms. Kaufman unearthed some recent health issues and completed an element profile for her clients. The results were used to adjust the elements, and develop a space that nurtures the client’s  needs- both visually and at a much deeper level. Warm earth-colored granite tiles with firey red accent tiles in onyx blend soothingly with maple and cherry woods These are complimented by metal faucets in brushed nickel with timeless white fixtures. The window over the tub features a stain glass window designed by Kaufman that provides privacy via clear and bronze water glass with pleasantly sublte color accents and bevels in red and amber.  A drapery valance softens the other window while incorporating metallic accents in a highly unique fabric. The client remarked “this is my husbands new favorite room in the house!” …”I escape in here to recharge for the week ahead”.

Joan Kaufman owner of Unique Finds, Ltd.  has over twenty years combined experience as a licensed interior designer  and Feng Shui practitioner. Ms. Joan’s mission is to effect her clients on a much deeper level, to promote lasting contentment, including physical, emotional, and spiritual well being.

Chicago Feng Shui
Joan Kaufman ASID,IIDA,FSII

www.chicagofengshui.com 1-630-293-0618

Credits:

Cabinets: Custom
Fixtures and Faucets: Kohler
Valance fabric: Kravet
Stain glass window : Arthur Nesser Glass Studio