FAQ
General Questions:
Does AFB work outside the Kitchener-Waterloo area?
Yes, AFB works with clients in Waterloo Region, Cambridge, and Guelph. London, GTA and Barrie consultations incur a reasonable travel charge. Remote consultations are available with floor plans and photographs. Please enquire for details.
Does AFB work evenings and weekends?
Yes, evening and weekend consultations are available.
Does AFB work with businesses?
Yes, AFB offers interior planning, material and colour selection, Feng Shui and organizing solutions for your whole business or your individual office.
Will AFB take on small projects?
Yes, AFB will undertake anything from designing a full home remodel to helping you to organize your junk drawer.
What will it cost?
AFB offers several different types of packages to suit your budget and project. Please contact us for details.
I’m thinking about moving. How can AFB help?
AFB offers a variety of services for before, during and after your move that can take some of the stress out.
- Before: Help deciding whether you actually need to move at all or can you learn to love your existing space again. Help making your existing home more saleable. Help assessing potential properties for sale. Help assessing which items will fit in your new space.
- During: Help with packing/unpacking and managing moving day. Choosing new paint colours.
- After: Design upgrades and renovations for new space. Furniture and artwork placement. Organization of kitchen, bathroom, closets, and storage areas. Feng Shui tune-up to optimize your experience in your new home.
Is it worthwhile having a consultation when I’m in a rental/temporary accommodation?
Yes, your environment has a profound impact on your life so it is worth enhancing any space you are in. You will be happier in the short term and able to focus more clearly on your long term goals.
Will AFB do design/organizing projects without Feng Shui?
Yes AFB offers all its services either separately or in combination, customized to suit the needs of each individual client.
Feng Shui Questions:
How do you pronounce Feng Shui and Chi?
They are pronounced fung shway and chee
What happens if my partner doesn’t believe in Feng Shui?
Feng Shui works for everyone – even non-believers. Clients choose for themselves which recommendations to put in practice. Only do those things that you and your partner are comfortable with and suit your personal style.
How long will a residential Feng Shui consultation take?
The minimum time for an initial residential consultation is two hours. Larger homes naturally require more time. Follow-up visits can be as quick as half an hour or extend to several hours if you choose to delve into fine details.
Will I get a written report?
AFB offers a choice of packages, some including written follow-up reports which also include a sketch drawing of your space. Business projects all get written reports
Do I need to clean up before my consultation?
No, a realistic view of the natural state of the space is the most effective starting point in developing an effective plan of action for both Feng Shui and organizing consultations.
Do I have to show my closets/basements/garage?
No, you are totally in control over which spaces you wish to show and have addressed. However, with a Feng Shui consultation you must be aware that the effectiveness of cures may be limited by large scale issues that have not be taken into account. Remember, in Feng Shui, everything counts.
Will I need to buy anything?
No, AFB is happy to work with what you have on hand and strives to reuse and recycle wherever possible. There may be recommendations for new items made for you to consider, but it will be totally your choice.