The right Feng Shui colours for your interior.
Have you ever heard of Feng Shui? This is an ancient way of thinking from Chinese philosophy, which stands for harmony in life. Feng Shui takes into account five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. According to the followers of this philosophy, colors are not only determined by our feelings, but also by these elements. Before we determine which colors are suitable for a space, we analyze all the relevant factors that are present in a space. Then it is important to find out which element they belong to.
1. Pay attention to the position of your home
The colours you choose for your home are related to the philosophy of Feng Shui. Do you live in a basement or low-rise house? Then make sure you choose the right colours to prevent depressive symptoms. If you live low or in a basement, for example, do not choose earth tones such as ochre yellow and brown, but rather fresh colours. Dark colours are also not suitable for a cellar or basement. Also avoid the colour blue, this will lower the temperature of the room by at least 2 degrees. After all, a basement is already cold enough. Preferably use green tones, because green symbolises renewal and growth.
Do you live high up in an apartment or flat? Then the exact opposite rules apply as for the ground floor. Because you live high above the earth as a resident of a flat, earth colours are highly recommended. The use of bricks and stones in earth tones will do you good. And you guessed it, you would rather avoid green at this height. In addition, it is important to know whether your apartment is located in the north, south, west, east or northeast or northwest. Do you live in a sunny home? Then use cooler colours such as spring green, light blue and blue. If you live in a less sunny home, warmer colours such as ochre, sunny yellow, orange and red will do you good.
2. Make sure that the colours are reflected in all rooms of your house
Your living room is a symbol of social occasions. Vibrant colours work best here. According to Feng Shui philosophy, it is best to use white for the kitchen. Never red or blue. If you give the kitchen an orange colour, this will affect your energy level. You will quickly become tired. Do you have a separate room where you eat? Then use smaller surfaces with orange and green, these have a positive effect on digestion. For the bedroom: use creamy white or mild lavender colours. Preferably do not choose blue, this will make the room cool. Do you have trouble falling asleep? There is a good chance that your bedroom is red, orange or yellow. You should not choose these shades, as they are too intense for the bedroom.
The children's room should – surprisingly enough – not be too colorful. Your child cannot concentrate well in such a room and will become hyperactive more quickly. It is best to adapt the colors of, for example, the children's bed to the character of your child. In the bathroom, choose colors that connect the water element. According to Feng Shui, this also depends on the position of the bathroom in your home.
3. The impact of energy
According to Feng Shui, energy flows all around us. Depending on the area you live in, you should avoid red, sunny yellow or ochre. This is especially true for southwestern areas.
4. Pay attention to the area where your home is located
Where your home is located determines the colors that best suit your home. Do you live near a hospital or cemetery? Then it will do your home good to paint it in bright colors. Do you live in a busy or noisy area? Then apply cool colors such as blue, white, light blue or green in your home.
5. Be considerate of your fellow residents
When choosing colours for your home, according to popular ancient Chinese philosophy, you should consider who you live with. If there are co-residents who lack the element of fire, this will affect the enjoyment of their lives. This sounds heavy, but it helps to use the colour red, which symbolises life and joy. Is your child full of (too) much energy? Then don't use red, but choose a colour that radiates more peace.
6. You'd rather not choose these colors if you're creative
Are you a creative person? Or do you have a creative profession? Then don't choose brown tones, ochre and orange. Also, brick walls are not suitable for you.
7. Elderly or depressed people? Then you better avoid the following colors
You guessed it, dark rooms often give a dark and gloomy atmosphere. According to Feng Shui, elderly or depressed people will feel less well when they are between brown tones or in wood-colored rooms. Brown absorbs light.
Colors have a very strong effect on you. In general, it is best to choose a home that is white or in a color that fits the different factors of your home. Small changes in colors and shapes can already have a big influence. For example, by giving a part of your wall a different color. Pay attention to whether you do this horizontally or vertically. Vertical color separations stimulate creativity, where horizontal will limit this.
A white color is the safest option. It gives you a spacious feeling. Have you ever seen a ceiling with a color? Often that gives the room a small feeling. Always give your ceiling a white color. And as a final tip: avoid combinations such as red and blue, and yellow and green.
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