Best bedroom Paint colors Feng Shui
All of these hues and anything in between reflects the energies of this direction.
- Blue
- Red
- Purple
South Rooms
Any hue of the following colors will give you a cozy warm ambiance of fire.
- Pink
- Burgundy
- Peach and orange
South is the fire element. Activate this element with candles and plants to fuel the fire. A fireplace located on the south wall also activates the fire element. Steer clear of metal since it draws water which will douse the fire.
Southwest Rooms
Use one or a combination of two or three colors.
- White
West Rooms
Other colors can certainly be used in combination with any of these.
- Gray
- Gold (yellow)
- Silver
Metal is the element of the west. Metal candle sticks, metal picture frames and metal tables and chairs work to activate this element.
Northwest Rooms
Black is not typically a color advised for an entire room color. White walls with a black and white tile floor is a great way to introduce these colors into a room design.
- Black
North Rooms
Use the two colors in combination with black as an accent color. A wall mural prominent in both colors is a creative way to use the color.
Water is the element for the North. Use photos or paintings of water scenes (unless this is a bedroom). An aquarium in a den located in the north is a good choice or a small table fountain. Be sure to invest in a flying stars report to make sure activating this or any room element is advisable. Add various metal objects since it draws water.
Northeast Rooms
There are quite a few colors to consider for this direction.
- Green
- Aqua or teal
Center of Home
This area in all likelihood has several rooms that fall into this area.
The earth element is activated with pottery. Clay and bronze statues also bring the earth energy inside your room. Since fire creates earth (ash) you can add candles to further activate the earth element. Minimize the use of wood furniture and for upholstered chairs and sofas.
Colors by Room
Compass directions with their assigned colors are the best way to go when selecting a color. There are exceptions, such as colors you should never use in rooms with specific purpose, such as a kitchen where the fire element is generated. Some colors are natural choices since they have an emotional or psychological effect, such as a restive green or tranquil blue. When in doubt about the best color to use, consider compass direction and room function.
Bedroom
The feng shui bedroom should attract yin energy since it is a retreat and dedicated to rest. The best yin colors are blue and green. Yellow will revitalize while red will probably generate too much yang energy that excites and stimulates. Try to create a nice balance if you introduce the more energized properties of yang colors into your bedroom decor. You will want the yin energy colors to remain dominate for the most restive effect.
Kitchen
The fire element dominates this room and your color selection can represent elements that enhance or destroy this element. The best colors for a feng shui kitchen include green and brown. Keep in mind the compass direction of your kitchen as well as the flying stars positioned here when choosing a color. Some colors often used in kitchens include:
- Green: All greens and browns represent the wood element that fuels the fire element.
- Brown: This wood element color has a wide range of choices from beige to chocolate brown.
- Yellow: You can use yellow as a lighter hue for the fire element.
- Orange: This is another fire element representative color.
- Red: The most vibrant fire color is often the choice for kitchens.
- White: Some feng shui practitioners consider this a neutral feng shui color. Keep in mind that white represents the metal element.
Dining Room
This is a very important room when it comes to creating abundance. You want the color scheme to promote the positive aspects of the activities taking place. The nourishment of the body is the utmost activity, but there is also a social component with the interaction of the family and/or friends partaking in meals. To accomplish this, the best feng shui colors include:
- Pink to peach: These are warm inviting colors and promote a happy decor.
- Yellow: This color inspires and creates an auspicious feeling.
- Green: The restive quality of this color will invite diners to linger over meals
- Light Blue: This aspiring color gives a refreshing feel to the dining room.
- Cream: This natural neutral color generates calming and auspicious energy.
Bathroom
There are several colors best suited for a feng shui bathroom that can enhance or prevent specific things such as losses. The bathroom is inauspicious since waste water is negative chi and this represents the loss of wealth. You can counter this effect with some yang colors, but yin colors work best. When using dark colors (yang) be sure to add lighter colors (yin) to maintain a good feng shui balance of yin and yang colors.
