Color and Feng Shui

Hi, I'm Rodika Tchi for About.com Home and Garden. Color is one of the easiest ways to shift the energy in your space with feng shui.

However, how do you know which color to paint your bedroom, or your kitchen, or your living room? Here are some basic feng shui tips.

Definition of the Fire Feng Shui Element

There are five elements in feng shui, and we need a balanced presence of all five in order to create a harmonious home environment.

The first element is fire. The fire elements in your space activates your own personal energy. It brings support in your career efforts and helps bring recognition to your work.

Where to Position the Fire Colors

Fire elements colors are red, orange, purple, pink, and strong yellow. Feng shui-wise, your house needs fire colors in the south, southwest, and northeast areas of your home.

You can paint a feature wall in your choice of a fire color, or you can bring the fire elements with décor accessories, such as a red painting, a vase, or a red piece of furniture.

Definition of the Earth Feng Shui Element

The second feng shui element is earth. A balanced feng shui earth element in your home will help create stability and harmony in all your relationships. Earth colors are light yellow, all sandy, and all beige colors.

Where to Position Earth Colors

Feng shui-wise, earth colors are recommended for the center of your home, as well as northeast and southwest.

You can bring the earth energy with the wall color, or maybe the color of upholstery fabric or art.

Definition of the Metal Feng Shui Element

The next feng shui element is metal. Metal element brings the energy of clarity, preciseness, and focus.

Metal colors are whites, grays, and all metallic surfaces. Metal energy is recommended in the west, northwest, as well as north area of your space. Paint your wall with a coat of fresh white paint, or go for predominantly white furniture.

Definition of Water Feng Shui Element

Water feng shui element is the symbol of abundance. A balanced water energy in your space will bring a refreshing energy of calm, purity, trust, and renewal.

Water colors are black and blue. Water energy is needed in the north, east, and southeast areas of your space. A gentle light blue wall color can considerably refresh and uplift your space. Or you can choose to go for an art depicting colors, or a representation of the water element.

Definition of the Wood Feng Shui Element

The fifth feng shui element is the element of wood. A balanced wood element in your space will bring the energy of vibrant health and lush abundance.

Wood colors are brown and green. Use wood colors in the east, southeast, and south areas of your space. A light green wall color can be an excellent choice for a home office or a family room.

So there you have it, a basic feng shui guide on how to use color in your home to create good energy. To learn more, visit us on the web at homegarden.about.com. Thanks for watching.