Feng Shui Maximizes Energy in Boutique Washington Laboratory

From the moment you step into LeBeau Precision Aesthetics, the energy is palpable. While it's largely due to the passion and interest of Owner Dene LeBeau and his talented 11-person staff, the lab has another secret weapon: feng shui.

Last year, the Renton, Washington-based laboratory moved into a new, 3,000-sq.-ft. facility based on a feng shui design concept, the ancient Chinese practice of arranging space to achieve harmony with the environment and maximize the flow of energy, a practice said to have a positive effect on wealth, relationships, health and more.

For instance, rather than using pointed corners, the lab's designer, Ellis Paguirigan, incorporated rounded, flowing edges on everything from the reception desk to the walls to the floors. On the floor, he used two different shades of stain--one light, one dark--to create curved lines that delineate walkways from work areas...