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Balancing through colours

Colours play a vital role in the design and energy flow and Feng Shui emphasises on the choice of correct colours to create right harmony. Colours can be broadly classified as Yin…

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Published February 18, 2019 · 2 min read
balancing through colours

Colours play a vital role in the design and energy flow and Feng Shui emphasises on the choice of correct colours to create right harmony.

Colours can be broadly classified as Yin and Yang based on the hues, shades and the Feng Shui element it symbolises. Colours in the science of Feng Shui have a lot to do with the direction which the building faces. There are different colours that Feng Shui defines for the use in exterior facades of your house and also for the interior colours. A proper choice of colours and a mix and match not only enhances the beauty of the home but it also generates the right energy and feel good factor.

If for example the building faces South which means it is sitting North and North represents water element in Feng Shui hence a choice of colour in the family of white, grey or blue enhances the flow of Chi. If say the building is facing East which means it is sitting West and West represents Metal element a good choice of colour would be earth tones, Pale Yellow or metal tones for enhancing the positive energies of the house.

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