Is a Stove-island and floor-heat good?

[Vincent]

Hi!
Two things here in Sweden seems to be new in interiors; and I am curious what you fine Feng-Shui people have to say about them.
The first is called "stove-island" in direct translation from swedish, and is exactly what it sounds like; namely having the stove standing alone in the middle of the kitchen floor in a small bench for pots and similar. Naturally with the same ventilation as if its in the wall. The rest of the kitchen is traditional, with sink and kitchen benches along the walls. Is this good or bad feng-shui?
The second is having the heating of the house put into the floor - either watercarried or by electricity. This means of course you are walking on either running water or electric currency, which I am curious of about how healthy that is?
Best!
-Anon

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Vincent,
Thanks for sharing with us the information about the placement of stoves in Sweden. Yes, infact, I have come across this when a few readers e-mailed me about it quite sometime back.

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On 1/22/99 4:29:42 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi!
Two things here in Sweden
seems to be new in interiors;
and I am curious what you fine
Feng-Shui people have to say
about them.
The first is called
"stove-island" in direct
translation from swedish, and
is exactly what it sounds
like; namely having the stove
standing alone in the middle
of the kitchen floor in a
small bench for pots and
similar. Naturally with the
same ventilation as if its in
the wall. The rest of the
kitchen is traditional, with
sink and kitchen benches along
the walls. Is this good or bad
feng-shui?

In Feng Shui, we generally avoid placing the stove in the center of the kitchen, and this is not commonly practiced in China. Most stoves are installed against a wall. Since having the stove in the middle is quite standard in Sweden, it should be acceptable, as Feng Shui mainly advises against placing the stove next to the sink or refrigerator.

In this arrangement, placing the stove in the middle means it won’t clash with the sink. Another key consideration in Traditional Feng Shui is that the knobs of the stove should face a certain direction, ideally towards the inside of the house when you are facing the main entrance.

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The second is having the
heating of the house put into
the floor - either
watercarried or by
electricity. This means of
course you are walking on
either running water or
electric currency, which I am
curious of about how healthy
that is?

I'm not sure if the intention is to keep heat inside the house, but if so, this would be a good practice in colder countries. Some Feng Shui Masters consider electricity to be part of the Water element. Therefore, if a person’s Pillars of Destiny indicate a "Weak Water" element, having running water or an electric current nearby could be beneficial.

Similarly, within the five elements concept, Water supports Wood. So, for someone with a "Weak Wood" element, water or electricity running beneath the floor could help strengthen their Wood element. For people with a "Strong Fire" element, adding more of the Water element can help balance or cool their energy. As shown in these examples, having electricity or water under the floor may be helpful for certain individuals.

[Cecil Lee]

In Feng Shui, we usually avoid placing the stove in the center of the kitchen, and this is not common practice in China. Most stoves are placed against a wall.

From a safety perspective, especially when using gas stoves, windy conditions can cause the flame to go out or blow toward the person cooking or someone entering the kitchen. To prevent this, it is advisable to close any windows that might affect the stove while cooking.

[Cecil Lee]

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[Cecil Lee]

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