The Eyes, the Blinds, and a Trip to the Heart

In many different cultures, the house is conceived of as a metaphorical representation of the human body, or sometimes even the universe in a smaller version. The rooms each represent different aspects of this universe, different planets, or elements, or even emotions and thoughts. It’s a useful way to think of a house, and some arts of decorating, like feng shui , devise ways to maximize the flow of energy. In terms of the body, however, the living room or bedroom can symbolize the heart, the kitchen is the stomach, and the windows are the eyes. The eyes can look different from one day to the next day. Blinds are one way to change the shape and color of that particular seeing place.

For some, this is akin to makeup, but for others, it’s more subtle, the way that some people’s eye color has a way of changing slightly with the light, and with their mood. Places like Next Day Blinds suggest that there are infinite possibilities for what can be done to change this area of decor, but also highlight their importance. Some people like the glasses at the dollar store, because for them seeing is practical. For others, it’s the most important feature, and should be emphasized whenever possible. The eyes are the window to the soul , and they also reveal a lot about the heart, and the house is the same way.