Colors Feng Shui

Heavily dependent on colors, feng shui can be broken down into five elements. These elements are further represented by colors, which have a strong influence on the creation of feng shui homes, offices and other spaces.

The right colors bring tranquility and positivity to any space.

Before delving into their color counterparts, it's helpful to understand the five elements associated with feng shui and what each stands for. They are:

• Fire: Associated with fame, reputation, prosperity, abundance, love and relationships.
• Earth: Associated with health.
• Water: Associated with skills, knowledge, life path and career.
• Wood: Associated with skills, knowledge, prosperity and abundance.
• Metal: Associated with love, relationships, children, creativity, helpfulness and travel.

Each element is represented by a specific color, although other colors can also be associated with or correspond with certain elements.

The right amount of the fire element can bring warmth, enthusiasm, energy, activity and general good fortune to any area it is placed. While too much fire can be detrimental because it is such a powerful element, a controlled level of the colors that represent it can be extremely beneficial.

Red is the primary representative of fire, but any color in that family – including pink, maroon and orange – are excellent choices. To a degree, any hue that is bright and energetic can be considered a fire representative, but the best choices are warm, vibrant and rich in energy. Add small doses of these colors in the form of floral arrangements or curtain embellishments, and don't neglect to allow the sunlight to flow into the room. This is by far the best and most natural element of fire energy.

The earth element is responsible for good health, security, safety, patience, honesty and stability. Its presence in the home encourages comfort and relaxation, while increasing confidence and energy. The colors representative of earth are, as one may expect, relatively down-to-earth and relaxed as opposed to vibrant and over-the-top.

Muted hues, such as olive green, brown, burnt orange, mustard, granite, stone and other nature-inspired shades, are ideal for bringing the earth element into the home. They're easy to work with, too; these shades are easily implemented into furniture schemes, paint colors, carpet designs and other basic items that are relatively abundant in the home.

Consider the water element a source of great strength. Its renewing, purifying properties bring calm, stability and a sense of excitement and positive expectation to the home and the work place. Still water, in particularly, is a most welcome element in any home. Water is also associated with travel and adventure due to its relation to external elements like the ocean and the sky.

Though bright blue might be the typical shade associated with water, the colors feng shui is ruled by are slightly different. The water element is best represented by black, dark gray and deep blue. Too much of any of these colors is discouraged because they can essentially "flood" the room; in small doses, though, they bring tranquility. Try small water fountains on tables, artwork depicting calm water and, in more modern homes use black and white color palettes.

Wood is the element of prosperity and growth, in great part due to a small seed's ability to transform into a vibrant, healthy tree over time. Some may find it tricky to incorporate wood colors into their homes without falling into the earth element, but it's helpful to note that the color selection does differ slightly.

In particular, purple, green and brown are outstanding representatives for wood. Though they appear earth-toned, these colors are brighter and more sociable at first glance. In small doses, purple not only encourages mental growth but also spiritual awareness. Leafy green hues are ideal, but any shade of green is a proper representative for wood.

Fans of cool metallic colors will appreciate introducing the metal element into the home. White, gold, gray and silver are excellent choices but avoid using only one of these shades. Alone they are quite harsh, but when balanced by other hues they can easily make any space immensely inviting.

It's also important to note that these hues are not necessarily neutrals; on the contrary, they exude quite a strong energy, which is another reason they should be used sparingly. In lieu of actual colors, items made from bronze, tin, aluminum, iron and similar materials are strong replacements.

• Avoid heavy doses of pastels or rich shades like red and black. Their respective energies can easily overwhelm any space and promote chaos instead of calmness.
• Follow the percentage plan if you're new to feng shui color planning: Lend most rooms anywhere between 50 to 90 percent of safe color (or those hues that are quite natural) and between 10 to 50 percent of risky color. You may choose to use the more adventurous shades as accents, instead.
• Keep in mind that color is doubly important in designing a room. While the element it represents is important, it is also an aesthetic detail that should make sense in the general outline of the room. Use color judiciously and wisely, but don't be afraid to mix it up with objects (such as mirrors, candles and plants) to create the perfect balance of all elements.

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