Q&A: Design Harmony With Influencer Cindi Yang

How this designer and influencer infuses her home—and her life—with the beloved art of feng shui

March 16, 2026

Cindi Yang pictured, seated, in her living room on a plush sofa with a large fan behind her and glass coffee tables in front — Feng shui puts an emphasis on color. Red, for instance, symbolizes power and passion and should be used in active spaces of the home, as Cindi Yang does in her living room.

Feng shui, translated as “wind and water,” is the Chinese art of arranging spaces in harmony with energy and balance. This centuries-old practice is finding a new audience among today’s design-minded homeowners, including Minneapolis-based interior designer and influencer Cindi Yang.

Yang’s career in content creation began as a fashion-focused side hustle on Instagram, but her creative direction soon evolved toward interiors and lifestyle. Her loyal audience of nearly 300,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok (@cindiyang) now tunes in to see her latest projects—most recently, the transformation of her cozy city loft through the implementation of feng shui. “I’ve always been aware of feng shui and grew up hearing about some elements of it, but I only recently began to dig deeper into it,” she says.

Her journey with the holistic design practice has been marked by many personal realizations, but her biggest takeaways have been learning to slow down, trust her instincts, and intentionally observe how she feels in her space. Since prioritizing feng shui, she says, “I’ve felt happier, healthier, and more grounded.”

How have you implemented feng shui practices in your home?

The funny thing is, as I’ve learned more about feng shui, I’ve realized I had already implemented a lot of the elements into my living space. For example, having symmetry in the room is believed to promote stability, balance, and harmony. That is exactly how I designed two walls facing each other in my apartment. I think as human beings, we have a natural intuition to understand what feels good and positive to us, and I think that instinct kicked in naturally when designing my own space.

Dreamy wall art of a crane above a glass accent table holding green plants and round lamps. in Cindi Yang's apartment — Plants with round, soft leaves can bring positive energy to a space, which Cindi Yang has brought to her own Minneapolis abode.

What have been the biggest learning experiences since starting your feng shui journey?

Detail shot of the stainless steel sink and curio shelving above, in Yang's kitchen — Cindi Yang has learned feng shui principles like decluttering spaces. Keeping knives out of sight in the kitchen, for example, can improve the energy of a space.

Some things I wasn’t aware of before starting were the specifics, such as where to place your stove, bed, and desk. These items should be placed furthest from the door, but not directly in line with it, for a balanced flow of energy. Plants with round and soft leaves are believed to nourish good energy, while different colors are also said to encourage different types of energy in your space. More commanding colors like red, for instance, should be used in active spaces, since it symbolizes power and passion. Green can be used in places where you want to promote healing and growth. I’ve enjoyed learning about smaller specifics, too, like how knives should be kept out of sight, or how a bowl of fruit in the kitchen can encourage abundance.

What do you recommend for beginners just starting out?

Trust your intuition and be intentional with every space and design choice. Make sure you also declutter and let in light and air to welcome the flow of positive energy. Use colors wisely and purposefully to promote different types of energy. And finally, incorporate the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water in your home in a balanced way to encourage harmony.

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