The best thing about color is that you can easily change up the energy of a space dramatically with a new coat of paint. Even some new art or accessories (like pillows) can shift the energy of a space without a huge commitment. Here’s a quick room-by-room guide to feng shui decorating colors for all the rooms in your home. Remember, these are guidelines. Almost any color could work with any room. It’s about your intention. And always connect with what works best for you by listening to your intuition. Recommended colors for an entry foyer:
Light blues and greens: wood energy, growth, new beginningsPinks: feminine energy, nourishment, youthLight grays and whites: metal element, joy, clarity, precision, brightness
Recommended colors for the living room:
Blues and greens: wood energy, growth, new beginningsEarthy browns, yellows, and neutrals: earth element, grounding, support, self-careWhites: metal element, joy, clarity, precision, brightness
In feng shui, the kitchen represents our prosperity and abundance because how well we eat directly relates to how we show up and manifest in the world. Recommended colors for the kitchen:
Whites: metal element, purity, cleanliness, complements the colors of foodBlues: wood energy and restorationEarthy browns, yellows, and neutrals: earth element, grounding, support, self-care
Recommended colors for a bathroom:
Grays and black: water element, wisdom, transmutes difficultiesPinks: the color of the yin earth gua, so it can receive the waste we wash awayWhites: metal element, purity, cleanliness
Recommended colors for a bedroom:
Light blues and greens: wood energy, growth, new beginnings Pinks: corresponds to the marriage area of the Bagua map Peach: peach blossom luck, to attract a partner if you’re single
Recommended colors for a child’s bedroom:
Blues and greens: wood energy, growth, new beginnings, knowledge
Recommended colors for a home office:
Light blues and greens: wood energy, growth, new beginningsPinks: feminine energy, nourishment, youthLight grays and whites: metal element, joy, clarity, precision, brightnessEarthy browns, yellows, and neutrals: earth element, grounding, support, self-care
The best colors for a dining room:
Blues and greens: wood energy, growth, new beginningsPinks: feminine energy, nourishment, youthWhites: metal element, joy, clarity, precision, brightness, complements the colors of foodGrays and black: water element, wisdom, transmutes difficulties, elegance
