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Glass, including mirrors and crystals, represents the Water element in Feng Shui. Water represents the flow of emotions and Chi energy and feeds the elements of Wood and polishes Metal. On the negative side, Water muddies earth and puts out fire. So, it makes sense to have any glass or mirrors carefully placed in the Water, Metal and Wood areas in the Bagua Map. In some sections, glass is also considered to be part of the Metal element so take care where you place vases, glass tables and other similar objects.   Glass Doors Let's talk about front doors

The colour pink can range from soft hints to absolute lollipop colours including hot pink which was invented by the fashion designer, Schiaperelli. In Feng Shui, pink is seen as a combination of red and white and is considered to be the colour of relationships. That being said, Feng Shui practice also says to be careful of the shade - apricot as it is sending out a message that you are available - interesting! It is a difficult colour for couples in a bedroom, as in Western decor the colour is associated with young girls and naivety. However, it

There are said to be more shades of white than any other colour. It is a great colour to use as a blank canvas to allow other colours to shine. White is known in art as a non-colour along with black and yet, it is the top-selling colour for a t-shirt. It is also the colour of both death in Asian countries and new life and beginnings in Western weddings. In Feng Shui, it represents the Metal element which is crisp, clean and cutting through other energy. On the down side, the Metal element can be cold and harsh

Yellow immediately conjures up images of the sun, beach, summer and life. There are so many shades to choose from - buttermilk tones, lemons to mustards. Yellow connects with the Earth element in Feng Shui. This element is all about stability, roots, grounding, inner strength - Chinese medicine links it to the stomach, our core. In the Bagua Map it is the centre of any space or room and it is advised to keep that centre clear and to only use earth colours of stone, beige and yellow. Other elements that partner with Earth are Wood and Metal, one

Black in the Feng Shui world is all about water and is often used for the front door, where Feng Shui begins. A black front door offers strength to the house as you enter and is a colour related to the flow of wealth. Black is a great colour to contrast other colours with and will definitely partner with metal colours such as white, grey, purple, blue and green. in the Feng Shui life cycle, water polishes metal and enables wood to grey. It is best to avoid it with fire colours as fire is said to douse out