Did you know that colours have an influence on your general mood and well-being? And according to Feng Shui, colours in your home can also make all the difference between a healthy, happy and peaceful home, and one fraught with negativity. Feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice that promotes harmonizing flow of energy within a space, can help your home be in sync with your life.

Here is a way to fulfil the purpose of each room in your apartment with the appropriate colour palette:

Earthy colours

Light tones of brown, beige and sandy colours are associated with a warm and nurturing atmosphere and are ideally suited for a living room or bedroom. They epitomise stability and are good at grounding energy.

Neutral shades

If you want to create an aura of space, then neutral colours such as grey, white and beige and their lighter shades, create a solid foundation to promote balance according to Feng shui.

Energising colours

According to Feng Shui, shades of red and orange are vibrant and energising. Since they are stimulating to the senses, they should be used carefully in strategic locations for maximal effect. Your apartment’s dining room or study room is ideal for these colours that inspire creativity and passion.

Calming colours

According to Feng Shui, the water and wood elements are represented by shades of blue and green colours. Evoke tranquillity and relaxation in your bedroom or bathroom with soft shades of aqua, seafoam green or light blue.

Pastel shades

Soothing pastel shades create a soothing ambiance in any room where they are used predominantly. According to Feng Shui, using gentle colours like peach, lavender or soft pink encourages restful sleep and harmony.

Yin and Yang

Aside from the above, Feng Shui also focuses on creating a balance between passive (Yin) and active (Yang) energies in your home. This means creating a contrasting and visually appealing interplay between warm and cool shades, light and dark colours, etc.

Personal choices

Even though Feng Shui provides a guideline for choosing the right colour palette for your apartment, it’s important that you inculcate your own personal colour choices into your home too – colours that create the happy and comfortable space that you deserve!