In Feng Shui, a balanced blend of all five elements creates a harmonious environment.
Feng shui uses five elements system, which comes from Taoist philosophy. This system looks at the cycles of nature and how they work together to be in balance. The five elements are earth, metal, water, wood, and fire.
Each element is associated with certain qualities, colors, shapes that can be used as design elements if you’d like to enhance those qualities in your home and your life.
Water
Water represents deep wisdom and a connection to others and the world. Colours are black, very dark blue and wavy shapes.
You can add water element to your home with a water fountain or artworks with watery images.
You can add water element to your home with a water fountain or artworks with watery images.
Wood
Wood is related to growth, healing, and vitality. It is represented by green colours and tall, columnar shapes.
Green houseplants are an especially great way to add wood element to your home.
Green houseplants are an especially great way to add wood element to your home.
Fire
Fire represents passion, inspiration, and visibility. It is related to fiery colors like red, bright orange, and triangle shapes.
Light also connects to the fire element. Lamps and lots of natural light are great ways to add the fire element to your home.
Light also connects to the fire element. Lamps and lots of natural light are great ways to add the fire element to your home.
Earth
Earth is related to self-care, boundaries, and nourishment. It's connected to earthy colors like yellow, orange, brown, square shapes, and heavy objects.
You can add the earth element to your home with a square yellow rug or a solid rectangular table.
You can add the earth element to your home with a square yellow rug or a solid rectangular table.
Metal
Metal has the qualities of joy, beauty and precision. It is represented by white, grey, and metallic colors, as well as circular shapes.
Add a round, metallic planter or light fixture to add metal to your space.
Add a round, metallic planter or light fixture to add metal to your space.