Feng Shui Colors for Bedroom

In a layman's language, Feng Shui is a Chinese system which suggests making certain changes to one's physical space as well as adding a few elements to it, so that it improves the flow of positive energy, known as "Qi" and thus, enhances the quality of life of the inhabitants of that space. Since ancient times in China, Feng Shui rules were followed while designing religious and spiritual places such as tombs as well as the houses of common, ordinary people. This tradition has since been followed in many Asian countries and in the past few years has caught up the fancy of the westerners as well. Today, in order to make their bedrooms a peaceful, relaxing place, many people in the western countries incorporate the auspicious Feng Shui styles for bedroom while interior decorating it.

Best Feng Shui Bedroom Colors

When it comes to decorating the bedrooms according to Feng Shui, there are certain rules with regards to the placement of furniture as well as inclusion of certain elements in the bedroom, which if followed can make the people living in happy, satisfied and content. Speaking of elements, it is believed that each of the elements is represented by some colors and if these colors are used to paint the walls of the bedroom, they can have the same positive effects on the room surroundings as the element.

There are in all five elements, namely, earth, water, fire, wood and metal. Light yellow represents the element earth. So, if room walls are painted in this color, like the element earth, it lends stability to the relationships of the people who live in that room and also bestow good health on them. The fire element is represented by the bright colors like red, orange and purple. These colors lend energy and vibrancy to the surroundings. So, for a bedroom, such colors should be avoided as a bedroom should be a soothing, calming, space and not something that excites a person. Of course, a touch of these colors on the walls would not cause much of a harm.

The water element is related to the color blue. This color lends peace and healing to the surroundings and thus is a perfect Feng Shui color to paint a bedroom. Likewise, the metal element is represented by white and gray. These colors help a person achieve clarity of thoughts. The wood element is represented by green and brown. These colors soothe a person's mind and have a positive effect on his health. So, white, gray, brown and green, all are considered good colors for painting one's bedroom, if you go by Feng Shui. Given below are three auspicious colors for painting your bedroom according to Feng Shui, which are very popular amongst people these days.

Pink
According to Feng Shui, pink color is related to relationships. It stands for purity, love and happiness, making it an ideal color for painting a married couple's bedroom. Pink is a color which is made by bringing together red and white. Red represents passion while white is known to have a calming effect. Both these properties are exhibited by the pink color on the walls of the bedroom.

Peach
According to Feng Shui peach is considered to be one of the best colors for bedroom of a single person. Peach is believed to be the color of attraction and romantic love, a color which makes a person social and win many admirers, especially from the opposite sex. Feng Shui says that if a single person paints his bedroom in peach color, he will soon find that special someone in his life. However, if a married couple paint their bedroom walls with peach, it can lead to adultery!

Light Green
Green is the color of nature, of serenity, calmness, peace and freshness. It represents birth and growth and has an aura of positivity around it. As it promotes relaxation, this makes light green an ideal color.

When it comes to choosing colors for bedroom wall painting, it is advised that you go in with subtle ones like light yellow, blue, white and gray as these colors relax a person and promote good sleep. Avoiding stimulating and exciting colors like red is suggested too. If you really look carefully, Feng Shui follows color psychology very closely. So, extend these suggestions when choosing colors for your bedroom furnishings, lighting and wall decorations as well, for a positive, peaceful living.