Kelly McCloskey featured in Vogue

I was interviewed by Vogue Living to share how feng shui can help bring fresh energy into a new year and support love, health and success through the home. The focus of the piece was on showing that meaningful change does not always require a major renovation; often it begins with understanding how energy moves through a space and making intentional adjustments that improve the way we live.

In the article, I explained feng shui as the art of working with the energy of the home, much like Traditional Chinese Medicine works with the energy of the body. I wanted readers to understand that feng shui is not about superstition, but about recognising how different environments affect us and using that knowledge to create spaces that feel more supportive, balanced and abundant.

I also shared that effective feng shui is never one-size-fits-all. My approach looks at a range of factors, including the facing direction of the home, when it was built and the people living in it, so I can identify which areas to enhance for love, wealth and health, while also minimising less favourable influences. My message was that there is no perfect home but rather it is about activating the best possibilities within each space.

A big part of my advice in the piece focused on the basics that make the biggest difference. I spoke about the importance of clearing clutter, allowing in as much light as possible, and making the front of the home feel clean, beautiful and welcoming, because this is where positive energy first enters. I wanted to show that good feng shui begins with how a home feels at first glance and how easily energy can move through it.

I also touched on how feng shui can work in homes of any size. I shared that even very small homes can have excellent feng shui if they are well organised, thoughtfully arranged and free from unnecessary excess. My advice was to make sure everything has its place, use storage wisely and let go of what no longer serves you so there is room for more abundance in life.

The article also gave me the opportunity to talk about aspiration and intention in the home. I shared one of my favourite ideas, which is placing an image behind the bedhead that represents what you want to call into your life, whether that is love, travel, family or another personal dream. For me, feng shui is not just about removing obstacles, but also about creating visual and energetic reminders of what we want more of.

I also used the interview to clear up some common misconceptions. I spoke about the many so-called feng shui “fixes” that are not rooted in classical practice, and emphasised instead that real feng shui is about the deeper relationship between layout, beauty, light, order and energy flow.

Finally, I shared advice on wealth, wellbeing and property value. I explained that the kitchen is especially important because it represents the wealth of the home, and that beauty, balance and presentation matter from the street all the way through to the floorplan. I also spoke about why some homes immediately attract buyers while others linger, drawing on both my feng shui background and my experience in real estate. My view is that homes with good light, clear energy and a sense of spaciousness allow people to picture themselves living there and that emotional connection can make all the difference.