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Are Red and Pink Colours Good Feng Shui in the Bedroom?

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Think of the overall energy of the bedroom as focused on relaxation. Feng shui-wise, it is best to bring the excitement of the fire feng shui energy (colors red, pink, purple) with small accessories, rather than wall color or window treatments.

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Question: Are Red and Pink Colours Good Feng Shui in the Bedroom?
Is it good feng shui to have red and purple colors in my bedroom? Somebody told me this is bad feng shui, but I love these colors and have to have them in my bedroom!
Answer: Feng shui of colors, along with feng shui in the bedroom are the most popular, as well as the most misunderstood feng shui applications.

If you absolutely love certain colors, it is excellent feng shui to surround yourself with these colors! Your attraction to specific colors means your body is getting energy nourishment from these colors, so sure do follow your feelings.

Generally, choosing the right colors with feng shui takes a bit of time and calculation. You start with the colors that you most like, colors that work well with your planned feng shui decor scheme.

Feng shui-energy-wise, there are specific guidelines as to the choice of colors, especially the choice of colors in one's bedroom, as bedrooms are very important in feng shui.

First, colors represent specific feng shui elements, and as such, can bring strong energy to specific areas, as well as weaken the energy in other areas of your home. Familiarize yourself with the Bagua, or the feng shui energy map of your home, to understand the basics of this process.

Second, the choice of colors also depends on one's feng shui birth element. Energy-wise, some colors are a better feng shui choice for you than others.

Third, because bedrooms are so important in feng shui, choosing the right color scheme for the bedroom is important, too. We have many in-depth articles and tips on good feng shui in the bedroom, be sure to browse them all to find more help, insights and easy, helpful suggestions.

In conclusion, think of the overall energy of the bedroom as focused on relaxation, thus it is usually recommended to bring the excitement of the fire feng shui energy (red, pink and purple colors) with small accessories and details, rather than wall color or big window treatments.

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