Feng shui practitioners work with the five elements to evaluate what is going on energetically with a client and their space. Need more wood feng shui energy in your home? Here are some easy home decor tips that will bring the vibrant energy of this element to your space.
What Is the Wood Element?
Wood element is vitality, growth, and kindness. Wood energy is also related to flexibility and human-heartedness. The five element system is one of the many feng shui tools used to adjust the energy of a space if anything is off balance. For instance, if you want more of these vibrant wood qualities in your life, you may want to add more wood element to your space. You can add more wood energy to a space through the following design elements:
Color: Green, blue, and tealShape: ColumnarMaterials: Living green plants
Here are our favorite examples of how you can bring the element of wood into your home’s feng shui. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, try a wallpaper with long vertical shapes or botanical imagery in green or blue. If wallpapering a whole room feels like too much, you can always start with an accent wall or the inside of a closet or cabinet. There are so many plants to choose from that it can sometimes get a bit overwhelming! Generally, if you’re using a plant as a feng shui adjustment, you want to find one with soft, rounded leaves, rather than something prickly or sharp like a cactus. Make sure you choose a plant whose care requirements line up with the environment in your home, and then make sure you are giving it regular attention and care. Wood is related to tall, columnar shapes (think of the trunk of a tree). Long window curtains, especially in blue or green, can be an attractive and impactful way to add the wood element to your space. Furniture in wood element colors can also be a stunning design element—what about an emerald green couch or a blue armchair? If you want to start a little smaller, linens and pillows are also an easy and accessible way to play with the wood element. Look for table runners or throw pillows in green, blue, or teal. You can also hang artwork you love that incorporates these colors, or artwork that includes pictures of green plants. In order to boost the wood energy in your home, make sure your landscaping is well cared for. Make sure to water, fertilize, and prune them if necessary.
