Luopan

A compass for the renovation

Set your house's facing direction, map each room, and get grounded feng shui guidance before the contractors arrive.

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Find the homeowner's Kua number

The Kua number determines which compass directions are personally auspicious for this person — useful for orienting a bed, a desk, or a front door within a room.

Map the house to the bagua

Stand at the main door looking out, and note which compass direction you're facing. Each of the eight directions governs a life area — this is the map contractors and interior designers will thank you for having upfront.

Assign rooms to directions

Add each room being renovated and the compass direction it sits in relative to the house center. You'll get material, colour, and layout guidance specific to that sector.

Renovation checklist

Everything above, compiled into one list to send the contractor or interior designer.