EP 505 | How Interior Designers Can Create Homes That Feel as Good as They Look with Amanda Gibby Peters
A beautifully designed room doesn’t always feel good to live in. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon talks with Amanda Gibby Peters, founder of Simple Shui and host of the House Therapy podcast, about how interior designers can use practical feng shui principles to better understand how clients experience their homes.
From identifying underused spaces to considering how furniture placement, artwork, and room layouts influence comfort and connection, Amanda shares a fresh perspective on creating homes that support the people who live in them. She also explains how designers can incorporate these ideas into their practice without needing to become feng shui experts.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to identify why a beautifully designed room may not feel right
- Why sitting where your clients sit can reveal overlooked design problems
- How to turn underused spaces into functional, meaningful parts of the home
- How furniture placement, artwork, and layout can influence comfort and connection
- Why curiosity and better client questions lead to more thoughtful design solutions
- How to expand your design perspective while staying focused on your client’s needs
Design Intervention:
When you’re working, work. When you’re at home, be at home. Amanda shares why setting clear boundaries between work and personal life helps you be more present in both.
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About Amanda Gibby Peters
Amanda Gibby Peters has spent 20+ years reading homes and the patterns hiding in plain sight. She’s a Feng Shui expert, founder of Simple Shui, author of Simple Shui for Every Day, and host of the House Therapy podcast.
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