Yin is associated with curved shapes and small, dark and/or ornate settings.
Yang on the other hand is associated with angular shapes, and/or large light, open settings.
The more extreme our home designs are, the more uncomfortable they may feel. People tend to be happiest and most comfortable with a balanced mix of Yin and Yang features in their environments.
Use the chart below to analyze and help you balance any room:
Yin - Yang Home
Balance Analysis
Yin Yang
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Room size
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Small
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Large
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Location in House
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Quiet/Private
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Noisy/Busy
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Room’s View
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Intimate/Private
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Grand
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Room’s View
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Natural
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Houses/Buildings/Street
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Ceiling
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Low
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High
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Natural Light
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Low
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Bright
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Electrical Light
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Dim
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Bright
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Open Floor Space
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Small Amounts
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Large Expanses
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Floors
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Carpeting/Rugs
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Tile/Cement/Stone
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Wall Colors
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Medium/Dark/Muted
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Light/Bright
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Furniture
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Many Pieces
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Few Pieces
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Furniture Colors
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Medium/Dark/Muted
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Light/Bright
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Furniture and Décor
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Small
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Large
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Furniture and Décor
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Low
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High
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Seating
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Soft/Padded
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Hard/Unpadded
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Furniture Shapes
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Curved/Rounded
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Straight//Angular
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Patterns
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Floral
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Geometric
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Fabrics
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Textured
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Smooth/Shiny
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Design
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Elaborate/Ornate
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Plain/Uncomplicated
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Display Collections
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Many
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Few/None
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Art
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Many Pieces
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Few
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Art
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Small
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Large
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Pillows
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Many
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Few
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Books
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Many
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Few
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Mirrors
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Small
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Large
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Plants
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Many
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Few
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Storage Areas/Closets
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Organized
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Chaotic/Disorganized
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When Yin and Yang are balanced, you experience each room in your home as comfortable and beautiful. The idea is to create a personal paradise that nourishes and protects your health, and happiness. Go for the balanced Human Comfort Zone!
