There are so many ways to bring life and color to your kitchen, how can you possibly know which color will bring the best energy to it? Here’s where feng shui kitchen color guidelines can really help. Even though this is a complex subject, I will make it easy for you to choose absolutely the best kitchen color! In feng shui, the best choice of colors is defined by the location of your kitchen. The location is determined by the so-called bagua, or feng shui energy map.

There are two ways of defining the feng shui bagua which often leads to a lot of confusion. I have taken care of this topic by filming several short videos to explain the difference between the two feng shui baguas, be sure to watch them if you are new to this topic. You can also read about the bagua differences in order to decide which one to choose for your home.

One of the secrets to feng shui success is to choose one bagua style and stick with it, instead of chaotically trying to apply both. So, you either work with the classical, also called traditional feng shui bagua or you work with the BTB/Western feng shui bagua. Many feng shui cures are identical to both schools, and this certainly applies to best feng shui color choices, too.

The dining room is a social room, not unlike the living room and family room, but it has the potential to be much more intimate because of the involvement of food and time during shared meals. The feng shui dining room is welcoming and comfortable, a combination that encourages people to converse and linger. Choosing the right color for your dining room will lay the foundation for using feng shui to complete the atmosphere.

7 Things All Feng Shui Kitchens Should Have

The term “feng shui” usually conjures up images of furniture arrangements, but you can apply these ancient Chinese spatial laws to other aspects of your home beyond optimizing room layouts. To learn more about how to bring the good vibes to your kitchen, we tapped certified feng shui expert, Laura Cerrano, for simple, actionable tips for making the most of an oft-used space that carries particular significance when it comes to feng shui. Read on for Cerrano’s foolproof feng shui kitchen tips. 01 of 07

Consider Lighting

To bring the good vibes to your kitchen, particularly if it’s a small one, “good lighting is vital,” says Cerrano. “Avoid fluorescent light bulbs if you can, and experiment with different levels of lighting. Become present with this simple change, and sense the shift in energy each one of them brings.”

Cerrano recommends having two to three layers of lighting (this can include natural lighting from windows) in your space to have a better quality of energy. “The use of a mirror in a small kitchen could offer the opportunity to expand the spatial perspective and bring in more light,” she says.

Respect Your Stove

To determine whether or not you’re giving this key kitchen appliance its due, Cerrano suggests keeping these key questions in mind:

If you answered no to the above, you may want to rethink how you treat your stove. “When you’re not alternating the use of your stove’s burners, it’ said that you could be subconsciously choosing to not allow possible new opportunities into your life,” Cerrano says. “By not keeping your stove clean, it’s said you are not honoring wealth (however you wish to define wealth). And if you do not use the stove at all, it’s said wealth is not being ‘ignited’ and promotes more stillness.” Give your stove a good cleaning at least once a year and alternate the burners.

Keep Color in Mind

Beyond layout and appliance arrangement, color can have a significant impact on your kitchen’s feng shui, according to Cerrano. To make the most of a smaller kitchen, “keep the wall and cabinet colors light,” she says. “Lighter colors help expand small rooms.”

If you’re looking for impactful color suggestions, Cerrano has you covered. “To calm the overall atmosphere of a kitchen, whites, greens, yellows, sky blues, earthy colors, or even soft grays” are great choices, she suggests. Keep in mind, “you do not need to paint the entire kitchen all of these colors. You can choose just one color or a two-color combination. You could have an accent wall or colors could be within the countertop, cabinets, or the backsplash behind the stove.” 04 of 07

Consider Other Cabinet Materials

Despite all the benefits of color, don’t feel limited by painted cabinet options. There are feng shui benefits to other cabinetry materials as well. “Frosted or half glass kitchen cabinet doors can create ‘breathable’ focal points so everything is not completely solid and closed in,” Cerrano says. “If you use glass cabinet doors, you need to really keep the inside of that space organized.”

Add Some Fruit

Looking for another way to incorporate color into your kitchen? “Displaying a bowl of fruit is always a great go-to feng shui cure for the kitchen,” Cerrano says. “Fruit signifies abundance for health and wealth, while also providing key nutrients for you to eat. If you can’t always fill your bowl with fresh fruits, the next best option is to use artificial ones.”

Hang Art

Art is another easy way to incorporate color into your space. “Be mindful of the type of artwork you choose to display within your kitchen,” Cerrano says. “The subject matter could revolve around the imagery of food itself, an indoor or outdoor cafe-diner scenery, or any other type of imagery you wish to use within your kitchen,” she says. “It could be realistically rendered, abstract, cartoony, or somewhere in between.” Choose artwork that fits the personality of both you and your kitchen.

Clear Clutter

If you’re familiar with the concept of feng shui, then you probably know an organized kitchen is a given. “Keep your kitchen countertops clear of clutter,” Cerrano says. “Be sure your cabinets and drawers are dedicated to storing only what is really needed in the kitchen.”

Go beyond clearing off your countertops and really evaluate the contents of your cabinets and drawers. “Be practical with this feng shui suggestion,” Cerrano says. “Know how many people live in your apartment or home and that will indicate how many dishes, forks, and cups you really need.”

Good Feng Shui Colors for the Kitchen

• 01 of 08 Choosing Feng Shui Kitchen Colors As the busiest and most commonly used room in the house, the kitchen is an important area for harmony and nurturing energy. And nothing sets the right tone for a room than the perfect paint color. Finding a color that suits your decorating sense and your feng shui goals takes some thoughtful consideration, but you don’t have to limit yourself to earth tones or pure white. Many of the basic color groups are suitable, as long as the overall visual effect is balanced and calming.
• 02 of 08 Gray With Softening Details Astronaut Images/Getty This soft gray kitchen color is warm, airy, and welcoming. It is particularly good for feng shui energy because the gray color of the cabinets is softened by several different wood tones—in the ladder, the kitchen island countertop, and the bar stools. The gray also pairs well with the distressed white paint on the island’s vintage architectural details.
• 03 of 08 Sky Blue and Earth Tones Astronaut Images/Getty While blue colors can be challenging for feng shui, this particular kitchen has the best possible blue, along with its best color playmate: a calming and balancing earthy color. Despite the ultra-modern features, this kitchen is full of natural energy and feels airy, fresh, and happy.Blue is a traditional choice for rooms in the North bagua area because it relates to the Water element. You can balance it with Metal element colors, such as white and gray, as well as with metal materials.
• 04 of 08 Green and Natural Wood Chris Ryan/Getty Green and brown are colors of the feng shui element of Wood. These are ideal for a kitchen in the East bagua area, but they can work well in almost any kitchen. Here, the shade of the large green cabinet is muted and soft, while natural blonde wood takes center stage on the cabinets and island. Striking black countertops and sleek metal accents balance the scheme with suggestions of Water and Metal elements.
• 05 of 08 Timeless White Hero Images / Getty Images White is a perennial favorite for kitchens. And why not? There is something about the simplicity and freshness of white that brings a sense of calm and renewal. For those who love to cook, coming into a well designed white kitchen is like starting a new painting—a fresh new canvas, a new beginning every morning.This kitchen strikes a beautiful balance of white colors with warm wood tones and the cooling effect of metal (another feng shui element). It is simple, unpretentious, and just waiting to be cooked in.
• 06 of 08 Black and White Lisa Cohen for Livingetc via theroomedit.com The contrast of black (or dark gray) and white can create a powerful yin-yang dynamic in a kitchen. Like the common yin-yang symbols, which have a small circle of the contrasting color in each teardrop half of the symbol, this kitchen cleverly intersects the colors with the white pottery on the black shelves. Black is associated with the feng shui Water element; white is a color of the element Metal and provides a balancing force for Water.
• 07 of 08 Red and White Stockbyte This kitchen makes great use of the bold and bright energy of red. While not always easy to work with, red’s vibrant energy is used here in just the right amount. The color has a strong presence but is not overwhelming. Bold swaths of red are skillfully tamed by solid bands of white, and the overall effect is cooled by metal details throughout. Red is a color of the Fire element. It is best to avoid pairing it with black or blue, which suppress fire’s energy. 
• 08 of 08 Pink Color Kitchen 1st-option.com Just when you think that the color pink can never work in the kitchen, you see something that can totally change your mind. This lovely kitchen proves that pink can actually work in the kitchen if it’s used mindfully. Pink is a great feng shui color for a kitchen in the Southwest bagua area. Adding a bit of orange color makes it really pop.