What Feng Shui has to say about the colour of your bedroom

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According to the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui, colours have tremendous power over us. While some fill us with joy and positivity, others may not seem so appealing. So it’s important to understand which hues can affect us for the better, and usher in good fortune and happiness in our lives. For instance, you may prefer wearing a blue outfit for an important meeting, because it gives you confidence. Or you intend to buy a red car because you feel it will be lucky for you.

Besides personal choices, your house too can benefit from the right colours, particularly your bedroom. It is a space where the use of shades should ideally follow Feng Shui principles for your growth and wellbeing as an individual. Your bedroom is where you unwind, sleep, dream, ponder on life, and express your romantic side. Hence, the right hues can turn it into a sanctuary of peace, rejuvenation, hope and bliss. They can help you to get rid of anxieties and stress, and offer you holistic tranquillity. Read on to realise the impacts of different colours on your life.

Be at peace with blue

Does the unending blue of the vast sky and rolling seas entice you? Then use it in your bedroom to welcome calm, serenity and spirituality. Note how in the bedroom above a dark shade of blue has been paired with pristine white to create a cosy nook. 

Cool blue stripes reign over the cushions and lampshade. The blue headboard and the duvet contrast nicely with the white bedding. The side “table”, which is essentially a stack of round boxes, is also an interesting shade of blue. Last but not the least; don’t overlook the quirky wallpaper that flaunts subtle checks in blue and white.

Go green for life and prosperity

Green is the colour of lush nature, and a sign of vitality, prosperity, freshness, abundance, and youth. It is an indication of new beginnings, hope, and is extremely invigorating. In Feng Shui, green is also believed to have curative properties and is considered beneficial for your eyesight.

In the bedroom pictured above, the verdant green foliage of the wallpaper behind the headboard looks inspiring. The cushions and the drapes also feature hints of dark green in combination with white and pink for a fun and interesting vibe. Generously proliferating indoor palms on the left bring the outdoors inside, in the true sense of the term. The brain behind the beauty of this room is Andreia Louraco – Design E Interiores, interior designers and decorators from Portugal.

A light brown palette can do wonders

If you are someone who prefers sober shades, then a light brown palette can work really well in your bedroom. Brown is not just warm, earthy, and organic, it is also immensely versatile. With this hue, you can easily achieve a balanced feel in any space.

The myriad possibilities of brown shine in this tastefully decked-out bedroom shown above. The rug, the cosy armchair, and the wall behind the bed exist in perfect harmony with each other. The bed, the blanket, the side tables, and the lampshades play around with darker tones of brown to provide visual depth.

The elegance of purple

The rich, royal aura of purple can attract wealth and enviable fortune into your life. It also represents wisdom, courage, nobility, and is visually stunning. You can experiment with tons of shades when playing around with purple in your bedroom. Take your pick from lilac, violet, lavender, mauve, amethyst and much more!  

Pictured above is an ultra-modern bedroom, where purple dominates with élan. Lilac walls surround a pure white bed with dark purple bedding, which is uniquely lit from below! Gorgeous plush white rugs with bold purple swirls are definitely the icing on the cake.

Who said grey is boring?

Grey stands for precision and sensibility in all spheres of life, and is anything but mundane! All you need to do is apply it in your bedroom with some amount of creativity. When done right, shades of grey can look strikingly sharp and sophisticated. The bedroom pictured above is an example.

The smooth grey wall behind the silver bed gets a refreshing lease of life with the breathtaking black and grey wall accent. Grey and black cushions and a soft blanket complement the white bedding wonderfully. The lampshades and chandelier are also in intriguing tones of grey, and add layers to the room’s appearance!

Romantic pastel shades

Pastel shades are soft, gentle, comforting and ideal when you want your bedroom to be romantically inviting. Try implementing pale tones of pink, blue, green or yellow for a soothing effect. Take a hint from the simple but snug bedroom above.

The placid pink wall behind the generously-sized bed features an interesting piece of artwork, a couple of framed pictures and a quirky set of wall shelves. The bed invites you to snuggle up with the plump cushions and enjoy some idle time or a short nap. And full length white drapes part to allow sunshine to flood the room during the day. The use of pastel colours undoubtedly makes the space appear bright, airy and expansive.

Passionate red accents

In Feng Shui, red is considered to be a very lucky colour which can bring you happiness, power and fame. It is a bold, energetic, and passionate hue which is also the universal flag bearer of love. But the excess use of red in your bedroom may seem a little overwhelming. Instead, opt for stylish red accents which can infuse your room with the charisma of the colour, and yet still appear aesthetically pleasing.  

Note how in the bedroom shown above red makes its presence felt in the fancy drapes behind the bed, and also on the massive closet doors. The rest of the room sports sober neutral shades to balance the vitality of red. A couple of bright red cushions on the bed complete the look.

The exclusivity of turquoise

Turquoise unites two powerful colours in Feng Shui, green and blue. As you already know, green reflects vitality, life, prosperity, and blue stands for peace and spirituality. So turquoise blends the essence of these two different shades to offer you the boons of self-improvement, knowledge, and meditation.

Check out the exotic turquoise bedroom above, to appreciate the magic of this colour. A quaint white four poster bed lies ensconced within smooth turquoise walls. A beautifully patterned rug and a couple of vibrant cushions celebrate the modishness of this hue further. The enchanting bedside lamp is also a major highlight of this room.

Yellow for exuberance

What does yellow remind you of? May be sunflowers, sunshine, butter, and corn? No wonder the colour is so cheerful, lively and full of positivity! Yellow is also mentally stimulating and urges you to lead an active, enthusiastic lifestyle. So welcome this hue in your bedroom to wake up to a glorious day, every day.

In the bedroom shown above, yellow animates the scene through the curtains, the bedspread, and the cosy cushions. Coupled with the wooden hues of the floor, door, bed and the white of the walls, this colour adds life to the space in a tasteful manner.

So are you ready to implement the above ideas for your bedroom now? Feel free to consult a Feng Shui consultant to help you decorate your entire house in a way which attracts all the good things in life. Here is another ideabook with more inspirations – Living room colour ideas.

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