High Vibe Home: Holistic Design for Beautiful Spaces with Healing, Balanced Energy

243 Pages·2021·16.193 MB·English

by  Kirsten Yadouga

Holistic Design for Beautiful Spaces
with Healing, Balanced Energy
KIRSTEN YADOUGA

photographs byTARA DONNE
HIGH
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HOME
Dedication
To my girls: Our house will always be the magic house.
Text copyright © 2021 by Kirsten Yadouga.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced
in any form without written permission from the publisher.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Yadouga, Kirsten, author. | Donne, Tara, photographer (expression)
Title: High vibe home : holistic design for beautiful spaces with healing, balanced energy /
Kirsten Yadouga ; photographs by Tara Donne.
Description: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2021.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020046736 | ISBN 9781797206936 (hardcover) |
ISBN 9781797207391 (epub 2)
Subjects: LCSH: Interior decoration--Psychological aspects.
Classification: LCC NK2113 .Y33 2021 | DDC 747--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020046736
Photographs by Tara Donne.
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Design by Lizzie Vaughan.
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PART ONE I O O
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Getting Inspired 25 w d
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Decluttering 31 i ( w
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Cleaning & Energetic Cleansing 41 h n i
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Working with Color & Sensory Elements 61 t e h
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Introducing Feng Shui 81 e g th
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Bringing the Outdoors In 91 N ) e
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i Curb Appeal 109
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ri The Living Room 145
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A The Dining Room 159
t The Office 169
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The Bedroom 179
Kids’ Spaces 201
The Kitchen & Bathroom 217
Resources 236
Acknowledgments 239
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INTRODUCTION
What Is a High Vibe Home? (And Why Do I Need One?)
Tell me if you’ve ever had this experience: You walk into some-
one’s home, and even though it’s well designed and has a clear
aesthetic, something still feels . . . awkward. Perhaps you
start to examine every part of the room—there must be some-
thing that’s throwing everything off, right? Right?? Well, yes,
although it’s likely not as simple as an unfortunate sofa choice.
There’s a secret ingredient to every well-designed envi-
ronment. We can all sense it, whether we realize it or not, and
while it might be second nature to professional designers, we
are all able to tap into it. It’s energy. When the energy is right,
you’ll want to get comfortable and stay for hours. But when
it’s not? Not only will the space feel off, but it can have conse-
quences in other parts of your life, negatively affecting your
work, relationships, health, and happiness.
If you’ve never taken a yoga class and you’re just not into
crystals, don’t worry . . .
Working with energy, or vibrations, isn’t something that’s
reserved for the most spiritual among us, and it’s deeper than
just a passing trend—in the same way that subway tile, leopard
print, and plaid are occasionally “trendy” but never really go
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away because they’re time-tested and classic. Energy work is as
old as humanity itself; it’s not the new kid on the block.
Energy is everywhere; it’s a part of everything and every
creature on the planet. If you’re here, you’re already working
with energy, even if you’re not aware of it yet. Creating a
“high vibe home” is about becoming aware of the energy that
already exists in your space, as well as your own personal
energy, and aligning the two. Ultimately, a high vibe home
is one that makes you feel your best; it’s a home in which
smart design choices foster positive energy—energy that can
be channeled into other aspects of your life. This will mean
different things in different spaces. There is no one-size-fits-
all formula, but the good news is that you can achieve high
vibes with absolutely every aesthetic.
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What Does Your
Design Style Say
about Your Energy?
By the end of this book, you’ll no Which sounds like your ideal room?
doubt be a pro at consulting your A. Layers of white, with trim and
energetic knowledge bank when accents in black; clean shapes;
creating your environment—but modern lighting; and oversize
windows
chances are, you’re already using
your intuition in your design process B. Eclectic pieces that feel well
loved and discovered; vintage
without even realizing it. Getting
finds collected over time; mixed
in touch with your energetic style,
wood finishes; and tons of
and understanding how it inter-
texture
sects with your aesthetic style, can
C. A space full of treasures collected
open the door to creating a high
from travels all over the world,
vibe space that you and your family,
a story attached to every
roommates, or partner will truly piece; gorgeously multicolored
love to live in. I love a good quiz for Moroccan rugs; cozy, easy
furnishings; and patinaed metal
learning fun facts, and who couldn’t
finishes
use some more self-awareness?
The following questions will help D. A coastal palette of calming
blues and neutrals; familiar,
you identify your personal aesthetic
traditional shapes; and a mix
so that you can channel it into a
of natural materials
totally aligned, energetically sup-
portive design plan.
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