John and Sarah's lower-level family room (with purple walls!).
The space became much more inviting and comfortable for Sarah to host her friends.
I've written my first book, Change Your Space to Change Your Life! It is now available for order, please see the details listed below.
This approachable guide to Feng Shui-centered interior design sits at the intersection of spirituality, energy work, aesthetics, and personal connection. It not only provides room-by-room guidance, but also focuses on the big picture―the interplay between goals, intentions, and mindful design choices. Change Your Space to Change Your Life provides the necessary tools and practical steps for discovering your true desires, reimagining your surroundings, and creating profound comfort. You can turn your home or workplace into a space that reflects your authentic self with Julie Ann Segal's advice, examples, and stories from more than thirty years of experience. After stripping away the mystery around Feng Shui, you can invoke positive change through design and build a better future.
*Book coming July 2023
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Julie Ann Segal is an interior designer, Feng Shui consultant, and the owner and president of the design firm Metro Interiors. For the greater part of her 30+ year career, she has been helping the residents of Greater Minneapolis create the homes and businesses of their dreams through her top of the line Interior Design and Feng Shui consultations. In 1992, she opened her own firm, Metro Interiors with her motto being "change your space, change your life". She received her BFA in Interior Design from Northern Illinois University and is certified as a Feng Shui consultant through the Wind and Water School of Feng Shui, and is a member of the International Feng Shui Guild and the Feng Shui Institute of the Midwest.
"In Change Your Space to Change Your Life, Julie gives a very practical approach in mixing known ancient tools together with a crisp designer's wisdom and instructs how you can enhance your life by altering your personal environment and, in turn, creating the greatest life you ever dreamed possible."
―James Van Praagh, master teacher and spiritual medium
"Julie is truly a special, unique and talented designer who has devoted her Career to learning from the most valued master teachers about The Art of Placement, known as Feng Shui. Her ability to understand these ancient teachings is of great benefit to her clients during these modern day challenges. Combining her knowledge of design, Feng Shui flow ideas and a pure heart, her book reveals these qualities that can be incorporated into your living and working spaces."
―Caroline Patrick Bor Nei, master educator of Feng Shui and author of Diary of a Feng Shui Consultant and Visual Artist
"Julie Ann Segal's fun and practical approach to feng shui will inspire you to create spaces that raise your vibration and support positive growth in your life. Her approach to the art of feng shui makes the design process simple, lovable, and easy to follow."
―Mike Dooley, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Notes from the Universe
Below you'll find an assortment of select chapter excerpts, descriptions and image galleries. To view, simply click on any chapter to open its contents.
The space became much more inviting and comfortable for Sarah to host her friends.
John wanted to redo this underutilized space for entertaining and family time. After the redesign, the room felt warmer and more welcoming.
Before making changes to the dining room, the table was often covered with books and papers. Now, the space feels sophisticated and inviting, and is used regularly for meals and the occasional dinner party.
Before the redesign, Beth’s office was cluttered, cramped, and overflowing with papers. Additionally, she could see the office from her living room, which subconsciously added stress and made it difficult to relax. We simplified the office, created a logical filing system, and opened up the space to improve the flow.
Previously, this room was cold, lifeless, and rarely used by the apartment’s occupants. Now, it has a fun, inviting feel and is well-balanced with yin and yang energy.
I created this space to hold my design resources and act as an area where I can create and design. After finishing my home office, I had a greater sense of clarity, business increased, and everything began to flow much more easily.
Many people neglect utilitarian spaces in their homes, but these areas are energetically tied to the rest of the home and can either uplift or degrade the energy. To improve the energy of these spaces (and the rest of the home, in general), it’s important to intentionally make them functional, organized, and attractive.
After their children became adults, the Kanes decided to remodel their old bedrooms. They replaced childish features (bunk beds, old artwork) with more sophisticated and inviting furniture and accessories. We focused on creating a tranquil space that would be both functional and attractive.