Wind chimes & bells can greatly enhance your property. They add a sense of calmness and relaxation to the space, and if you pick the right ones, they can even complement the visual aspects of your property.
In this post, we’ll walk you through how and where to hang wind chimes to turn your backyard into a peaceful sanctuary with a touch of feng shui charm. Let’s dive in.
1. Understanding Wind Conditions by Season
When it comes to sound, the only way you can improve how much you get out of your wind chimes is by placing them in the area that gets hit with the most wind. Even if you splurge on a high-end wind chime that’s made of the best materials, those chimes can’t clang together without the wind blowing.
Unfortunately, this changes from season to season as wind currents change, and those currents are going to hit your home differently based on a variety of factors, both in terms of your home’s layout and your geographical location.
Pay attention throughout each season and adjust your wind chime position as you notice the changes in wind patterns. It’s not a lot of work, and after a full cycle of seasons, you should know where to put your chimes throughout the year.
This ensures that maximum wind hits your chimes, and while they won’t be sounding off constantly, you will get far more sound out of them.
2. Place Your Chimes Near Entryways and Outdoor Relaxation Areas
So, where to hang wind chimes for the best effect? Focus on placing them near relaxation points and entryways. Your entryways are more clear-cut. This gives you a soothing sound each time you enter or exit your home, and it helps set the mood for a more relaxed day.
Whether you go with a colorful stained glass Heart and Feather mobile or a vintage-style Rooster chime, you really can’t go wrong. This gives you a soothing sound each time you enter or exit your home, and it helps set the mood for a more relaxed day.
A “relaxation space” mostly refers to places you go to simply exist. Your garden, patio, deck, front porch, and similar spaces can all be relaxation spaces.
Having chimes providing soothing natural music while you’re enjoying your relaxation time enhances the entire experience.
3. Hang Your Wind Chimes Freely
Wherever you have to hang your wind chimes, make sure you hang them in a way that lets them jostle around freely. They shouldn’t be right up against a wall, tree, or anything else.
That blocks the chimes from swinging as much, and they won’t make us much sound. It can also throw off the notes that the chime is designed to play as it’s blown around.
A simple eyelet hook, a couple of feet from any walls or beams, is enough, and if you hang it from a tree limb, tie it in a way that keeps the chimes from banging into limbs or the tree trunk.
Feeling a bit creative? You might try a gorgeous water bell copper fountain, which combines a fountain and chime to produce naturally rhythmic, melodic sounds that are very soothing and relaxing.
Get the Highest Quality Wind Chimes for Your Garden
So there you have it. We hope these practical tips on how to hang wind chimes will help you get the most out of your space. Just remember, you really want to make sure you’re buying high-quality wind chimes that are made with the right materials.
For that, you want to browse The Birdhouse Chick. We have wind chimes, bird feeders and baths, and more to create the perfect relaxation havens in your yard. Reach out today and let us help you pick the perfect wind chime for your backyard.
