Feng Shui in the Dining Room - Purpose

This is one of the most important rooms in the house. Although its primary purpose is to consume food, there are other essential aspects to this room for family harmony.

1. Family Bonding: This is the time where all the members of the family sit down together and eat the food in a peaceful and harmonious manner. It is the time spent together that builds up this relationship.
2. It is a time where children and young people develop “healthy eating and communication skills”. The parents can switch off from the stresses of the day and are available for the children and partner to interact and communicate in a relaxed manner.
3. It is also an environment that fosters respect – there is order at the table together with silverware and plates. It is more than food, and it is about the entire experience.
4. It is a time where we can switch off from the chaos of the day, from the stresses of work and away from electronic gadgets. This is time for personal communication and affection.
5. Now that healthy eating is coming on the nation’s agenda, this is the ideal platform to have healthy meals, have discussions and respect for how the food was sourced, prepared and the unnecessary waste. This engenders better food choices.
6. Whole families who dine together become closer because of the time spent and experience of togetherness.
7. Many properties can be very tight for space. As a result, the dining room table is used for other purposes like – children doing school homework or assignments, doing repairs to clothing and other clean handiwork. This space has to be kept clean and tidy as it is used for eating.

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