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Feng Shui colors: what are they and how to use them to harmonize environments?

Understand how colors are capable of awakening emotions and feelings and how to use them in the best way at home

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at Jun 28, 2022, 1:00 PM

08 min de leitura
The Smart Home Sebrae is a 65m² apartment structured with sustainable solutions. Our smartest choices are based on personal and social health and well-being. In this project, the natural atmosphere of the mix of textures such as stone, wood and vegetation invites us to reflect on the human being, aware of his leading role in the development of society, and in the construction of a better future for all!

The Smart Home Sebrae is a 65m² apartment structured with sustainable solutions. Our smartest choices are based on personal and social health and well-being. In this project, the natural atmosphere of the mix of textures such as stone, wood and vegetation invites us to reflect on the human being, aware of his leading role in the development of society, and in the construction of a better future for all! (Eduardo Macarios)

Andrezza Alencar - Studio Raiz, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021.

Andrezza Alencar - Studio Raiz, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021. (Evelyn Müller/CASACOR)

Feng Shui is an ancient and powerful practice that aims to eliminate negative energies from environments to bring more balance and harmony to spaces. This relationship is also synonymous with well-being , a constant search for architecture professionals in their projects. Colors can convey different feelings. Nowadays, it can be said that the choice is linked to the type of atmosphere and energy you want to convey to that environment and to those who live there.
Baguá Feng Shui

Mapa Feng Shui (Divulgação/CASACOR)

“Our home needs daily care to reinforce harmony, balance and auspicious coexistence. For this reason, applying Feng Shui can be a good idea. After all, it is where we welcome our friends and family, where we have fun and spend a good time. time”, says Juliana Viveiros , spiritualist from the iQuilibrio platform. Next, understand what each color can represent (and where to use them):

Red


Marcelo Diniz e Mateus Finzetto - A, Dorê Gourmet L' espace AD, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021.

A, Dorê Gourmet L' espace AD. Marcelo Diniz e Mateus Finzetto - CASACOR São Paulo 2021 (MCA Estudio/CASACOR)

Red is considered the "color of success " in Feng Shui . Investing in red objects can attract recognition in the areas you want. According to the expert, it is even better if they are triangular in shape and have a connection with light emission; for example, a lampshade or light fixture.

Rose


Giovanna Pitondo - Living Afetividade, projeto da CASACOR Ribeirão Preto.

Giovanna Pitondo - Living Afetividade, projeto da CASACOR Ribeirão Preto. (Felipe Araujo/CASACOR)

An ideal color to use, especially in the bedroom, is pink . For those seeking more harmony in their relationship, it is recommended to opt for this color. Feng Shui for love is often used in couples' bedrooms or in the living room of lovers.

White


Eliane Mendonça suite sonhos casacor goias 2021 quarto cama decoração sofá

Eliane Mendonça- Suíte dos Sonhos (Edgard César/CASACOR)

Arthur Guimarães - Lounge Comandante Rolim Amaro, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021.

Arthur Guimarães - Lounge Comandante Rolim Amaro. No ambiente que marca a entrada da mostra, o arquiteto propõe um lounge de primeira classe para os visitantes “se sentirem em casa”. “Depois de um período de isolamento, quis trazer a aviação como símbolo da nossa mobilidade”, conta. Com sala de estar e jantar, adega climatizada e lavatórios, o espaço de 110 m² apresenta mobiliário contemporâneo, obras de arte, fotografias e tapete produzido a partir de resíduos da indústria têxtil. Destaque para os lavatórios, desenhados por Arthur Guimarães para o ambiente, são de mármore italiano, em coloração vinho vívida e intensa. (Salvador Cordaro/CASACOR)

There are those who believe that black has a negative connotation, and this belief is a huge mistake. Black and navy blue are recommended colors for work. They convey flexibility , sensitivity and flexibility .

Blue


Smart Home Sebrae, by Luiz Maingué- CASACOR Paraná 2022

(Eduardo Macarios/CASACOR)

Blue is a recommended color to restructure environments and bring more spirituality and self-knowledge . It is a color recommended to balance the resident on a journey of pure self-knowledge . The expert indicates: "when the focus is spirituality and self-knowledge, earth elements help, such as lapis lazuli stone."

Green


Apartamento com ares de casa de campo assinado por Beatriz Quinelato, do elenco CASACOR, em São Paulo

(Rafael Renzo/CASACOR)

Environments that invite family gatherings call for a shade of green : the color of the family . " An important tip is to have a small pot of mint nearby or some decoration with amazonite . In other words, it is not necessary to paint the entire room, as it may look like a oppressive environment and cause more fights than family harmony", explains the spiritualist.

Yellow


Flower Scent Store, by Kiscylla Roberta and Lana Edla - CASACOR Tocantins Windows 2022

(Edgard César/CASACOR)

Yellow represents vitality and is considered the color of balance . The spiritualist explains that yellow cannot be missed and warns of the risk that "without this heart, the other colors in Feng Shui can become completely disharmonious." Therefore, Make sure he gets the energies flowing to notice the difference in his physical and mental health.

Purple


Givago Ferentz Arquitetos - Bistrot. Ambiente da CASACOR Paraná 2022.

Givago Ferentz Arquitetos- Bistrot. Ambiente da CASACOR Paraná 2022. (Eduardo Macarios/CASACOR)

The color purple represents prosperity and is recommended to attract money and abundance . It has an energy that refers to success, expanding horizons, good opportunities and everything good that comes with it. Therefore, try to use oval objects , such as wooden tables and mirrors.