Boost your home’s curb appeal with colors that have a hidden meaning.
When selecting a hue, choose a feng shui color and intention that resonates with you.
Below, we share the best feng shui front door colors to use and why the front door matters.
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In feng shui, red represents good luck, protection, prosperity, and fire energy.
A yellow front door is said to bring positivity and joy into the home.
Muted Gray for Added Elegance
Gray paint colorsrepresent the metal element.
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Metal energy invokes precision, beauty, and elegance.
Gray also has the added benefit of inviting helpful people into our lives.
A white front door encourages joy along with clarity in thought.
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Vibrant Blue for Relaxation
Blues represent the water element in feng shui.
Water symbolizes relaxing, calm, and tranquil energy.Painting your front doorblue invites peace into your home.
Woodsy Green for Flexibility
Green is connected to the wood element.
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The wood element encourages growth and vitality and cultivates kindness and flexibility.
The vibrant wood element colors also bring in life energy and can uplift your home.
A purple front door will bring inspiration, creativity, and elegance to your home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In feng shui, a south-facing front door is favorable.
When facing south, it promotes family harmony, good light, and life (qi) absorption.
Facing east is also OK since lots of sun will enter the home, creating warmth.
A classic decoration is gold coins and bells, which attract money.
Remember: The front door is how qi and energy drop your home.
Place greenery by the entrance (without obstructing the door or path) for a cozy and inviting look.
