The Art of Colour: Feng Shui Tips for a Harmonious Home
Colour is much more than a decorative choice. It’s a powerful force that can determine someone’s mood, energy and harmony within the space. In the ancient Chinese practice of Fung Shui, the colour of your home plays a pivotal role in balancing the energies. It’s also believed to promote well-being, prosperity and peace. Whether you’re decorating or looking to bring more intention to your home, the use of Fung Shui could transform the colours you use.
Understanding Feng Shui and the Five Elements
Feng Shui is centred around the flow of Chi. It’s said that life’s energy flows through everything. The philosophy uses the Five Elements to understand and harmonise environments. Each element corresponds to specific colours and areas of life:
Balancing these elements with thoughtful colour choices can create a more grounded and positive environment.
Tips for Using Colour Harmoniously in Your Home
1. Hallway: Set the Tone
Your Front door and hallway is key in the art of Fung Shui. It’s said that they’re the “mouth of Chi”. This is where the energy enters the home. A red front door is often used to attract positive opportunities. Inside the hallway, use warm and welcoming colours such as soft yellows and earthy neutrals.
2. Bedroom: Encourage Rest and Romance
This is a sanctuary for rest and intimacy; opt for soothing colours like soft pinks, light blues, and lavender. Red and deep burgundy can be used sparingly to enhance passion but balance them with more calming tones to avoid overstimulation. You could try patterned wallpaper to enhance the use deeper colours while adding to the aesthetic of the room.
3. Kitchen: The Heart of the Home
The kitchen is associated with nourishment and prosperity. Experiment with warm colours like peach, soft yellow, or creamy white to promote warmth and appetite. For a modern feel, you could marble effect wall panels in cream or soft taupe
4. Bathroom: Balance Water Energy
Bathrooms naturally carry a strong water element. To prevent this from becoming overwhelming, introduce wood elements, greenery and earth tones to stabilise the space. Not only does this go along with Fung shui practices, but it has become extremely popular to add plants and bamboo elements. Light blues and whites can also keep the space feeling clean and fresh.
5. Living Room: Foster Connection
This communal space benefits from colours that support conversation, connection, and relaxation. Earthy tones (beige, terracotta, warm browns) provide stability, while soft greens and blues encourage calm and balance. Earthy neutrals have become a staple in many homes for 2025 with Mocha Moussebecoming the colour of the year. Avoid overly stimulating colours like bright reds here, unless balanced.
6. Home Office: Cultivate Focus and Inspiration
If you have an at home workspace, clarity and inspiration are key. Whites and greys promote focus and mental clarity, whileblues can encourage creativity. Add a touch of red or orange for motivation and drive, but avoid making the space too fiery or chaotic, because we all need to avoid that at work.
Finding a Painting Service for Your House
Hopefully this article has given you some good ideas of how you can use colour in your property to set the tone. At T&J Painting Solutions, we offer painting and decorating services across Kent, Canterbury, Ashford and Whitstable. We’re happy to provide high quality work on time and within each customer’s budget. We have a well-established reputation for quality work, dedication and passion. We offer top quality painting & decorating services in Kent that you can trust!
Author – Rosie Buckley
