What's Your Fengshui Colour?

Colors are powerful as they are an expression of light and can affect the way we feel. Each of the 5 elements of Feng Shui are represented by different colors. Together, they either bring balance and positivity, or clash and create negativity in our homes. As with all home design, the main goal of Feng Shui is to introduce beauty and balance for each space.Aside from achieving more visually attractive spaces, it also creates a good balance of energy (yin and yang) in your home that’s needed to nourish your life and relationships.

The Feng Shui fire element brings positive energy to your career and helps to achieve recognition at work.  Balanced fire elements in your home will bring joy, enthusiasm, excitement and sexual energy. On the other hand, too much of it will introduce arguments and aggression.  Since fire is extremely strong, it’s best introduced only as a supporting element. Represents: Passion & High Energy

Colors: Red, Orange, Purple, Pink, Strong Yellow

A refreshing energy of calmness, purity and freshness are what the water element provides.  It’s the symbol of abundance and wealth; that’s why fountains and mirrors are often seen to be used as Feng Shui cures. It also brings family harmony and good interpersonal relationships with others.

The Feng Shui wood element provides lushness and healing. The biggest advantage of the wood element is that even in abundance, it brings good energy (chi). It’s often associated with personal and financial growth as it draws breakthroughs and helps with the strengthening of career foundation.

The metal element offers clarity, calmness and efficiency. A balanced presence of metal element colors in your home or office will promote clear thinking while minimising distractions. The earth element represents stability, nourishment and protection for your health and relationships.  Use of earth element colors helps maintain your inner peace and health.

Good Feng Shui is all about finding a balance between elements. Avoid painting the entire room in strong colors as it can be too overwhelming. Instead, consider your personal preferences, the quality of light in the room and how well the Feng Shui colors fit with other objects in your home.