My favourite colour is finally showing up in stores here. Lots of navy, bright blue and a dash of turquoise. Being inspired, side tables were brought up from the cellar, or cave as they call it in French. Lamps and ornaments were placed and the eclectic living room looks slightly more together. It was always going to be a room that was difficult to style with Feng Shui aspects. It is placed in our Wealth sector, gets less light than other rooms but is cosy in the winter. The colours are stronger than we would normally use but different combinations of bright blue and green are slowly coming together. This can happen in Feng Shui when you are swimming against your favourite shades and decor.
Feng Shui First
Variations of blue belong in different areas. The Wealth sector is about navy, royal blue, purple and strong green. Not easy colours to manage in small spaces. Let’s get the Bagua map cycle out of the way. This is also the Wood sector and all about growth and abundance. A note to avoid Metal and Fire as one cuts down Wood and Fire burns Wood. Basically you are cutting down or burning wealth! The Water and Earth elements can be used as they promote growth and the Wood element. Another area can be the Inner Knowledge sector where shades of petrol blue, sky blue and aqua are ideal. The same goes for the Family and Health area and bright greens are also ideal.
Having to Rent
Having rented in the past, it is challenging to decorate and make a space your own. Ask your owner if you can paint or at least hang art work up. Most owners are fine as long as you return it to the original state. Take photos of the wall or space before as a record. Make sure the correct paint is used to be easily repainted and use proper drill bits to put holes in walls, especially if the wall is made of brick or stone. Google how to do this including using the right plugs in the wall. This makes it easy to hang pictures and also fill in holes when you leave. Check your local DIY store for stick-on tiles for kitchens and bathrooms. Then there is always the use of cushions, fabrics and furniture. Don’t be afraid to get a bargain piece of wood, such as a table, from a flea market or online and paint it blue or green, it can make a great statement and match a pot or lamp to make it stand out. The Chinese lacquered furniture in black, blue, red, green and ivory and it really adds style to a space. Our Chinese A-frame, now green, is always commented on.
The Psychology of Blue
Verywell Mind, an interesting site, sees blue as a colour that spans calmness, stability and sadness. Stating that people are more productive in blue coloured rooms. It is also interesting to see how many industries use navy to symbolism strength and tradition. In meditation and yoga practices, blue represents the throat chakra, the communication centre and the ability to express yourself. For many, it adds strength and serenity to a space. Ken Wilber, a philosopher says, “the color blue is no less beautiful because it exists alongside the other colors of a rainbow, and blueness itself depends upon the existence of the other colors, for if there were no color but blue, we would never be able to see it.” And that would be a great loss!
