10 colors to paint your bedroom and their meaning according to Feng Shui

For him Feng Shui, which is the art of harmonizing the environment, colors have a meaning and, depending on the one you choose to paint your bedroom, it will influence your mood.

People and colors are closely linked in the same way that in nature they reflect the harmony of the environment.

The color you choose for your bedroom can help you feel more relaxed, energetic, lively, creative, serene… You can also choose a neutral tone for the walls and play with colors in the decoration.

Above all, you must trust and not be afraid when choosing a color for the walls of your bedroom and, when in doubt, let yourself be guided by your intuition.

Here I also leave you an article on how to place plants to improve the flow of energy according to Feng Shui.

What color should I choose for my bedroom?

First, if you live as a couple, it is important to reach an agreement on the issue. If not, then you should know the 5 elements of Feng Shui and the colors related to them, so you can categorize and decide more easily:

The 5 elements and their colors

Fire: Red, orange, pink.
Land: Brown, beige, yellow.
Metal: White, gold, silver.
Water: Black, blue, aqua.
Wood: Green, greenish turquoise.

Feng Shui recommends not using tones coldlike black or gray, for the bedroom.

On the other hand, neutrals provide balance, which is a fundamental part of Feng Shui, especially if you live as a couple, because this way you will stabilize your relationship, and in terms of design, each one can decorate to their liking. It’s a win win.

You can also play with the architecture of your home and choose just a wall in a bright tone and leave the rest neutral. We present several examples like this to inspire you.

What color do I choose for the children’s bedroom?

It is advisable to choose a neutral base tone (whites, beigesand, nudes), to promote balance, and add all kinds of bright colors that stimulate: fuchsias, purples, greens, reds, yellows…

Choose rugs, bedspreads, lamps and toys in different colors. bright to stimulate your senses. But be careful not to saturate the environment.

Do colors affect emotions?

It is a reality that colors affect emotions; In fact, there is something called color psychology which analyzes how colors affect people’s moods.

It’s not for nothing that companies carefully choose the colors of their logos, the decoration of their restaurants, their stationery…

Colors can help you relax, promote sensations such as cold or heat or make you feel optimistic or sad, so choose the tone of your bedroom carefully, which is your sacred space.

Colors and emotions

Now, let’s look at the qualities that each color brings to your mood; Remember that you can use undertones if you don’t like bright colors:

Orange

Joy, enthusiasm, optimism, confidence, movement. Too much gives anxiety.

Pink

Femininity, delicacy, friendship, calm, relaxation. Related to relationships. Earth element.

Red

Appetite, youth, power, optimism, love. Its extreme is war. Related to reputation, fame, achievements. Fire element.

Violet

Transmutation, elegance, mystery, creativity, romance (lilacs). Related to prosperity. Wood element.

Blue

Tranquility, relaxation, calm, freedom, seriousness. Related to knowledge.

Green

Emotional balance, hope, growth, harmony. Health related.

White

Relaxation, tranquility, innocence, serenity, peace. Related to children. Element: Metal.

Grey

Order, tenacity, respect, elegance. Related to travel.

Black

Formality, darkness, melancholy, irritability, sobriety, sadness. Related to the profession. Water element.

Yellow

Intelligence, optimism, creativity, mental speed.

Now that you know the meaning of each color and how it can impact your mood, think carefully about which area of ​​your bedroom you need to boost and choose the color that best suits your needs. Remember that your bedroom must feel like a refuge.

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