FENG SHUI (pronounced “Fung-shuay”) is the ancient art of creating positive energy. Today, its application has been successfully been incorporated into the smart interior designs of private residences, commercial offices and hospitality industry related businesses. From Fortune 500 companies, to architects, designers + developers, the western civilization has progressively embraced this ancient 3,000 year old Chinese practice of placement  + arrangement of space to achieve harmony with the environment. It is becoming a popular way to create ideal work + home environments.

Feng Shui literally means “wind + water” and additionally, the "water" equals "money." Feng Shui is called the "Art of Placement," that balances the life energies, or “chi” in a living space. Using simple "cures," it increases the flow of positive chi and subdues the negative flow. According to the theory of Feng Shui, harmonizing our personal chi with the chi in the environment puts us in harmony with the natural forces of nature which results in a healthy, happy and prosperous life. Feng Shui can determine the best location for anyone and to help people avoid their worst location in any environment. Not a religious belief system, Feng Shui  is based on a set of calculations and a mathematical system that ancient Chinese scholars developed. It incorporates elements of astronomy, geography, interior design, environment, magnetic fields and physics.

FENG SHUI CONSULTATIONS + INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES BY DR. KEN DIMITRIUS KASTLE

IF+D proudly offers for the first time to its customers, private “Feng Shui  Consultations+ Interior Design Services” by acclaimed interior designer + best selling author, Dr. Ken Dimitrius Kastle. IF+D clients can now have access to a true Master in the art of Feng Shui and an accomplished world renowned interior designer. Whichever service you need, Dr. Kastle is capable to accommodate you to fulfill your aspirations + dreams. For additional information about the unique services and/or to schedule an appointment, please contact us.

Balance, Beauty, Comfort, Peace

FENG SHUI CONSULTATION - Dr. Kastle has over 30 years experience in the “Art of Feng Shui”, which has been extensively explored these last few years and its secrets laid open to the West. Thanks to Dr. Kastle and other experts thereafter, Vastu Vidya Shastra, a 5,000-year-old Indian architectural and design philosophy that is the basis for Feng Shui, has only  come into the media spotlight in the past few years. Contained within around 16 Sanskrit texts from the Vedanta, Vaastu Shastra is a method of healing and improving the lives of people in relation to their living space. Based on studies, it is believed that Buddhist priests brought Feng Shui to China.

Dr. Kastle has apprenticed with numerous Masters of Feng Shui, notably with Bishop Nippo Shiaku, the Buddhist Bishop of San Francisco, considered to be among the preeminent Feng Shui masters in the world. As a professional interior designer + decorator incorporating Feng Shui into his design work, Dr. Kastle has an extensive list of clients who have noticed dramatic results using his Feng Shui advice in areas of their lives ranging from romance to business. Dr. Kastle enjoys working on a one-on-one basis with clients to create nurturing environments.

Feng Shui consultations are customized to your requirements. Dr. Kastle begins the consultation by asking you to identify your goals and objectives. Working from sketches, drawings, pictures and detailed information that you provide, Dr. Kastle will direct you in making cures and enhancements to your home or office.

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES - The key to the success of a well executed project is a great design. Making your personal preference work within your budget is Dr. Kastle’s expertise. Whether remodeling or new construction, Dr. Kastle has access to all the components and elements needed to complete your job from concept to design to custom furnishings and more.  His interior design expertise extends from residential to commercial to hospitality and in a range of styles that spans from transitional to modern. Recommendation and arrangements for licensed + bonded contractor/builder that will fit your financial means is available, upon request.

Dr. Kastle’s educational background and global design experience radiates vital energy, born of a combination of innovative design + knowledge of materials. Though experienced in all facets of design and styles including historical + period, his current personal interest is in contemporary design. He enjoys combining the eastern Zen tradition with western enlightenment. Whatever style one chooses, the imaginative work of Dr. Ken Kastle will be of crossing boundaries to create a new freshness and character of authentic design.  

“If I be a master of anything, let it be a master of the art of living. I regard life as an empty canvas and everything you do with your life is a brush stroke on that canvas…hopefully creating a beautiful picture when you are done.” - Dr. Ken Kastle

ABOUT DR. KASTLE - Dr. Ken Kastle is among the world’s interior designers. During his college years, he worked at the Galleria Design Center San Francisco, under the tutelage of mentor, the late Rudolph Schaeffer (Rudolph Schaeffer School of Design). After graduating “Magna Cum Laude” with a B.A. in Fine Arts from University of California at Berkley, Dr. Kastle, inspired by the architectural wonders of Frank Lloyd Wright and equally intrigued with the mysticism of Asian culture, embarked on a educational + spiritual journey to India. In India, he finished his Post Graduate studies; received his Master Certificate in Architecture (Asian Art Forms); and became the first person to authentically translate the original text of Indian “shastras” or scriptures that control architecture + design. His thesis, touted as a “remarkable contribution to architecture”, resulted in his acceptance at Shefferton College at London University, where he graduated “Suma Cum Laude” with a Ph.D. During that period, Dr. Kastle, was initiated as a “Swami” by Sri Anandamayi MA. A Master in Yoga and a scholar on Feng Shui, Dr. Kastle lectures worldwide and his best selling book entitled “Bliss Now” written under his Sanskritic name, Swami Ramananda, is available at all bookstores nationwide.Dr. Kastle’s creative work has resulted in extensive travels worldwide. He has been published in international publications including most recently in “Vogue”, “Marie Claire”, La Mia Casa”, “Vegas Magazine”, “Trends Magazine”, “Architectural Digest Italy” and Las Vegas Home & Design”. Partial select list of clients include “Princess Marina Pignatelli of Naples, Italy”, “The Duke & Duchess of Bedford”, “Princess Rabia el-Galowa of Morocco”, “Countess Truly von Blankenberg”, “Mrs. Harold Robbins”, “Janet Jackson”, “Doris Day”, “Tony Curtis”, “Judy & Ron Garabedian (VP of Paine Webber)”, “Dionne Warwick”, Mrs. Wayne “Elaine” Newton”, “Mr. Garnett Hall”, “Lady Elaine Wenger-Rosener” and “John Travolta”.His interior design work is diverse and covers all styles from Georgian to Elizabethan to Modern Contemporary.  Notable projects include completed work at “Neverland” for Michael Jackson; the renovation of the 1.5 million sq ft   “Jodhpur Palace” belonging to the Maharaja of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India; and decorating the premier private Las Vegas VIP club, “The Foundation Room”, located in the “House of Blues” atop of the “Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino” . In 2000, Dr. Kastle’s design firm was awarded “Business of the Year” by the City of Hollywood for his success as a designer and contributions to the community. He has been featured on countless TV shows including HGTV shows, “Awesome Interiors” and “The Restoration of Charlie Chaplin’s Home by Dr. Ken Kastle”. Recent projects include a corporate greenroom which was voted “Most psychologically healthy working environment in America” by “Psychology Today Magazine”; re-design of actor, Tony Curtis’ horse-ranch; home renovation for the Lt. Governor of Nevada; movie set design for upcoming movie, “Life Coach” with Nicolas Cage; and designing stage sets for the world tour of recording artists, “The Cult” and “Psychedelic Furs”.