These Feng Shui Colours Could Improve Your Stress Levels
Did you know that applying Feng Shui principles to your home could reduce stress? Feng Shui may be an ancient practice, but it’s gaining renewed relevance today, particularly as more people seek ways to reduce stress and create a sense of calm at home. When we feel stressed, we naturally crave environments that feel safe, at ease, and balanced. That’s why Feng Shui, with its focus on energy flow and intentional design, is a great framework to use when revamping and reworking spaces. Even small changes, like refreshing the colours on your walls or upcycling furniture, can have a big impact on the energy of the room and how you feel in it. Using Feng Shui as a guide helps you bring intention back into your space, supporting overall wellbeing rather than adding to the stress.
With an increasing rise in people turning to wellness practices to manage their mental health, experts at The Paint Shed have revealed how your interior paint choices can play a powerful role in reducing stress and creating a more calming, balanced environment. As 74% of Brits report feelings of stress, overwhelm, or difficulty coping, the brand believes that turning to ancient practices like Feng Shui can restore harmony and increase positive energy in the home.
Feng Shui teaches that colours are linked to the five natural elements: fire, earth, metal, water, and wood, and that each of these corresponds to a specific direction. By using colour intentionally, you can enhance or balance the energy of a space based on its orientation, helping to promote harmony and wellbeing throughout the home.
Michael Rolland, colour expert and Managing Director at The Paint Shed, shares how choosing the right shades can help shift the energy in your home:
- Deep blue
“Water is all about flow, wisdom, and wealth, and blue reflects this perfectly. Shades like Dulux Trade’s Oxford Blue help ground the mind and ease anxiety, making them ideal for bedrooms or quiet corners. It’s a deep, rich tone that brings calm and contemplation, particularly when paired with soft lighting.”
- Cosy browns
“In Feng Shui, earthy tones like brown are grounding and stabilising. They help to create a sense of security and support, especially important if you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Brown shades like Paint and Paper Library’s Mchanga work beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, or smaller spaces where you want to feel calm and centred. Try painting walls in warm taupe or mocha, or bring in brown through wooden furniture and natural textures.”
- Muted yellow
“Yellow represents sunlight and is believed to support clarity, stability, and wholeness. It works well in kitchens, dining areas, or living rooms where warmth and connection are key. In more restful spaces like bedrooms, choose softer or muted tones to avoid overstimulation. Dulux Trade’s Lemon Tropics is a particular favourite of mine; it has the spirit, whilst also being versatile.”
- Off-whites
“White is often associated with clarity, simplicity, and new beginnings in Feng Shui, all needed when we’re faced with stress. However, pure brilliant whites can sometimes feel stark or cold and may reduce the flow of chi. That’s why I often recommend off-whites or softer neutrals, like Little Greene Slaked Lime. It has that white freshness, but it’s softened to be more palatable.”
- Colour-drenched green
“Green is deeply restorative. It’s the colour of growth, renewal, and healing. I recommend layering green in bedrooms and living areas, mixing pale shades with deeper hues for a colour-drenched effect. Little Greene’s Ambleside is a great all-rounder. Pair it with houseplants or natural wood textures to enhance that grounding, balancing energy.”