Feng Shui Room Colors Tutorial

Optimizing the use of color in the home is critical when adhering to the principles of feng shui. In feng shui, colors are associated with the five elements: fire, earth, metal, wood and water. It is important to find a balance with all of these elements in the home, along with choosing colors associated with each element. Achieving a balance in your home is possible by ensuring that all elements are represented, with no one element overpowering another.

Color Association
Each element is represented by specific colors. The color red is associated with fire. Yellow and earth tones, along with gold, represent the earth. White and pastels are associated with metal. Blue and green represent wood tones. Black is most commonly associated with water.

It is important not to have an overabundance of one element in a room. For example, bathrooms have water as their primary element, so it is best to avoid the overuse of black or other very dark colors that are associated with the water element. In this instance, it can result in feelings of passivity or indecision for those who live in the home.

Wood in the Home
Along with the water example, many times there will be too much wood used in the home. This can be in the form of hardwood floors, cabinets and furniture. If wood is paired with the colors blue and green, it can feel overwhelming. Too much of one thing is not a good practice in feng shui. If your home features a lot of wood surfaces, make sure to balance these surfaces with metals, a water element, like a fountain, candles, and an earth element, like stone. Also include the associated colors in small touches to balance too much wood. Add some pillows in red or yellow and flowers in pinks and whites. This will help to offset the overwhelming feeling of too much wood.

Bagua
A key component to the practice of feng shui is the concept of bagua, which is the layout of space within a home, corresponding to specific energies or life areas. Focus on specific life areas by enhancing them with the appropriate colors. Below is a list of life aspects and their corresponding colors:

Fame and reputation are enhanced by the colors purple, green, blue and red.

Marriage, love and relationships are enhanced by pink, white and red. Paint your bedroom a soft shade of pink to relax and calm your love relationship.

Health and family is also enhanced by pink, white and red.

To spark your children's creativity, paint their rooms in yellow or earth tones.

Kids' Room Painting

For knowledge and learning, choose white.

For your career life aspect, choose blue, green or black. You might want to paint or accent your home office with these colors.