In Feng Shui, white is a yin color that represents the element of Metal. White is believed to attract chi, to be the color of both beginnings and endings (remember, in Chinese theory, white is the color of death, purity and the afterlife), and to bring in clean, fresh energy. Because white is the element of metal, it is best used in the west and northwest areas of your home's Bagua. These areas represent creativity and children, and helpful people, travel and blessings, respectively.
The use of white should be limited in the East and Southeast (wood) areas. Using white accents in the home is a good way to bring more white into the decor—too much white can feel clinical, and even cold. Whereas white, when well balanced with other colors, can make a space feel open, clean and bright.
In western cultures, white tends to be thought of as a clean, pure color—one that is blank, or even representative of goodness (light vs. dark). In decorating a western home with Feng Shui principles, you can incorporate these ideas easily by using white in rooms such as bathrooms, where cleanliness is of the utmost importance.
Feng Shui with Dr. Janet Woods
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