Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching

As interior designers, we spend so much time thinking about how a home looks, but what if the real question we should be asking is how a home feels? If you’ve ever walked into a space that was beautiful on paper but somehow felt off, heavy, or uninspiring, this episode is for you. I sit down with feng shui expert Amanda Gibby Peters to explore how interior designers can intentionally work with energy, layout, and environmental cues to create homes that genuinely support their clients’ lives. We talk about why clutter isn’t just visual noise, how bedrooms quietly reveal how someone values themselves, and why the front door might be the most overlooked design opportunity in a home. If you’ve been curious about incorporating feng shui into your interior design process, but worried it would feel too “woo,” too rigid, or too disconnected from modern design, Amanda breaks it down in a way that feels practical, intuitive, and deeply aligned with how designers already think. This episode will help you design spaces that don’t just function well, but feel grounded, supportive, and truly reflective of the people who live there. Featured Guest: Amanda Gibby Peters is the founder of Simply Shui, a modern, mission-driven approach to feng shui that helps people design spaces that support their highest potential. With a master’s degree in professional communication and over two decades of experience, Amanda is known for making feng shui practical, intuitive, and accessible. She is the author of Simply Shui for Every Day and the host of the top-ranked podcast House Therapy. What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✳️ Why feng shui is not about rules, superstition, or “fixing” bad energy ✳️ How interior designers can use feng shui as a filter for prioritizing design decisions ✳️ The three most influential spaces designers should focus on first ✳️ How bedroom design reveals self-worth and impacts daily energy ✳️ Why furniture placement, light, and flow matter more than décor trends ✳️ How to collaborate with clients’ goals using environmental metaphors ✳️ Simple feng shui principles designers can apply immediately in client projects Read the Blog >>> Modern Feng Shui for Interior Designers NEXT STEPS: 🎯 Join My Design Mentor and start building a design career with clarity, confidence, and support, 👉https://rwarddesign.com/my-design-mentor⁠  Check out our Designer's Playlist! *️ Start Your Interior Design Journey *️ From Newbie to Confident Designer *️ Switching Gears to Interior Design Grab your freebies: 📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design 🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career Connect With Me: 📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com 🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign 🌎 Website at rwarddesign.com Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week... Timestamps 0:00 Introduction and Guest Bio 2:50 Amanda’s Skeptical Path Into Feng Shui 8:36 Feng Shui in Design Projects 11:47 Practical Feng Shui Tips for Designers 21:03 Balancing Energy in Client Spaces 26:39 Common Feng Shui Misconceptions 29:48 The Role of Feng Shui in Modern Design 32:24 Amanda's Resources and Offerings