Finding the right colors for a dorm room may be something that many young college freshmen are thinking about. With so many choices, it might be important to understand how feng shui colors can enhance or distract a student’s focus on what they need to achieve during their stay. Some of the more popular tones are not necessarily the best choices.
A young woman might visit her local home decorating store and find hot pink pillows and accessories that she absolutely adores. The color is vibrant and pink just happens to be her favorite hue! But if she’s studying medicine and will need to concentrate her focus on studying, the choice may not be the right one for her dorm room.
If the business is a modeling agency the choices must be very different than if the business is an insurance brokerage. In each office, the business owner can expect to have people visiting the office frequently. How the space looks and feels is critical to a successful first impression. For an insurance broker a Fire element choice of red or hot pink could spell disaster. But for a modeling agency the choices could certainly lead to phenomenal success.
It’s no wonder that the colors blue and black have long been used in professional wardrobes. Associated with Water, these colors draw in an energy attached to abundance. Serious in nature, black and blue tones can also put others at ease. Their traditional tone sets feelings into play that are attached to stability and professionalism.
A dorm room accessorized in hues of Metal doesn’t have to feel cold and dull. Hot pink flowers can add a touch of the color the freshman loves. Her parents could brighten her day or help her celebrate a big accomplishment by sending her a periodic bouquet to brighten her space and add a rewarding element to her study room.
Likewise, walking through the door to a room that was decorated solely in blue and black tones may easily make one feel that the atmosphere was a little cold and even watery in nature. If the room was supposed to be in an environment that should elicit hope and happiness the choice of color may have the opposite effect.
People can learn a lot from using color effectively. Knowing how the association of feng shui colors affect mood can help a student prepare for success rather than become distracted during a college transition. The stores may be pushing hot pink this year when it comes to dorm accessories, but the smart student will analyze what they need to succeed versus what they merely like to look at.