All colours have a vibration and a healing property. Sometimes there are overlaps between Western colour theory and the inspired Feng Shui wisdom of the East. What I will share here is the types of colour according to the Five Elements and some basic pointers for you to follow.

Don't follow the Bagua when it comes to colours. The vast majority of so-called Feng Shui experts on social media INCORRECTLY advise this and it drives me crazy! The energies of each direction are already present, so you probably don't need to add more Red to the South for example and could be making the energy there way too strong leading to all sorts of problems.

Water Element

Blues, black, teal, turquoise and 'warm aqua' as I call it (not too cold or minty) are all good water colours.

Wood Element

Apple, lime, jade, bottle green, grass green, ‘racing’ green are generally good for mimicking the rising energy of the wood (or Tree) element. 

Fire Element

Pink, mauve, rose, red, bright orange, purple, maroon, Moroccan blue are all good fire colours. 

Earth Element

Beige, sand, greige, grey, slate, stone colour, yellow, brown, terracotta, dull orange are all good solid earth colours. 

Metal Element

White, metallic gold, metallic silver are all good to bring in the metal element. Avoid metallic colours though like metallic red or metallic green, as it isn’t the same at all. 

General pointers for a Bedroom

Avoid really bright colours - it might sound obvious to some people but you really must avoid having really bright colours in a bedroom - most adults aren't attracted to bold reds or bright pinks in a bedroom, but you never know! Some people I have come across love the colour cardinal purple for example and I have to ask them to make it more of a mauve or a lavender so that the vibration of it is gentler and therefore more conducive for deep sleep.

Avoid too much white in a Bedroom - having too much white and especially a white carpet or white floorboards is not recommended in a bedroom as the room will never be fully dark at night. I lived in a space like this once - it was super luxurious and I had a gorgeous ensuite and an amazing walk-in wardrobe but I couldn't sleep a wink and ended up sleeping in the smaller guest room which had a dark grey carpet and a good window blind to keep out the light. Some white is OK as it can be quite serene, but too much creates too much yang (active) energy, which prevents good quality sleep.

Best Feng Shui colours for a bedroom - generally these would be a soft earth colour like sand or primrose yellow, or a soft rose or mauve or a very soft green or soft warm blue. But it really does depend what the flying star energies say and there are several methods, so it is best to hire a Feng Shui expert like me to help you.

Feng Shui Interior Design

Not only do I provide the Feng Shui guidance to activate auspicious energy points throughout the house but I also provide the full interior design service if you need to work with a designer who understands Feng Shui. In my experience, most interior designers don't do a good job of Feng Shui, even when the client wants them to, because they are rather selfishly thinking about their 'brand palette'!  For most high end interior designers, the ultimate Instagram shot is more important to them than actually following the Feng Shui advice to benefit the client! This is why I prefer where possible to work with my own trusted team to provide the Feng Shui Interior Design service where we help you from the very outset and all throughout the entire project, including sourcing and managing trades professionals like carpenters, decorators, builders etc.  Or, I can collaborate with your own interior designer, but you must be firm with them about following through on my advice! Or, for a reduced rate, I can give you pointers for you to then implement on your own with my support. Be careful though, as it can be like clothes shopping, what you think you want in the design might not be what suits the space and there is always more to it than meets the eye. You will probably save time, energy, stress and money by hiring us to do the full project, from concept to completion - the full design and build.

Best Feng Shui colours for a Kitchen - these tend to be fresh greens and in some cases purple or capuccino, yellow or soft grey, but it depends on where the kitchen is situated in the house and the type of materials used in the units.

Avoid too much white and metallic colours or finishes in the kitchen and also an excess of black, blue, and bright red.

Best Feng Shui colours for the Living Room & Library - here you can have a bit more fun and opt for bolder colours if you want and some of the gorgeous deep 'period' colours for older properties. You can have more activating colours like red, purple, strong pink if you want. But again it does depend on where the living room is located. Not only is the Feng Shui direction important but also the level of sunlight. In a northerly country with a fairly cool climate, never add more cold blue to a North facing room as it will be too damp. If you live near the equator on the other hand like some of my clients do, then the considerations will be different.

Shapes and Materials

While of course Feng Shui is based on natural energy, the colours, shapes and materials used are important because they resonate with the dynamics of the natural energies. In my Feng Shui Design consultation report that I provide, I go into detail about what shapes and materials to use in each room to optimise the energies.

Natural elements

If you are lucky enough to have the choice to place natural elements like natural fires, gas fires, living walls, aquariums and water features then that is the best way to bring in these elements, but again they do need careful positioning especially real fire and real water.

Furniture & Lighting Sourcing

Nowadays there is so much retail choice that I can help you source suitable items that you can buy directly or for more premium items we can purchase via one of our trade accounts and share the discount with you. 

You can find out more about what is involved in designing your dream Feng Shui home in my book "5D Wellbeing - designing your life and your home to support your inner luminosity". Available on Amazon USA and UK *

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 *Pls note - due to forces entirely beyond my control my publisher disappointingly uploaded an incorrect edition to the online printers initially, and some have already been printed and we don't know which ones, so can't buy them all back. If the copy you receive has a few spelling & formatting errors, pls accept my sincere apologies.

I'd love to help you with your next project or to help you optimise your existing home - do get in touch. Of course, I am very fortunate that many of my clients have enormous homes and huge budgets, but I am passionate about helping people whatever the budget! Even if its a small home or a small project - even if  I might not be able to help myself, I can certainly refer you to one of my very competent associates. Some of my colleagues are former students of mine who are now wonderful Feng Shui practitioners in their own right. It can be really hard to know who to trust to help you, so please get in touch and I will either help myself or point you in the right direction!

Sarah x