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Black and grey wall to wall carpet (overall tone is rather stone like) and white walls.

We are hoping to get someone in to paint kanji on the walls in the training room and we have a few oriental pieces in a variety of colors for the office, sitting area and our apartment.

Oh yeah, we moved a little closer to the dream! Now why didn't I dream enough about having a home and martial arts school combined to also know exactly what colors to work with?

So what colors are best for the symbols in the training room? And what color would be best for the wide wooden window frames?

Hi JaguarDreams! I've just taken over as the new Feng Shui editor at BellaOnline, and I'm wondering if you found an answer to your question.

The colors for the kanji and other decor will depend upon your intent for the area, and--of course--what part of the bagua each room is in.

But, I'd choose red or a red-orange for the kanji in the training room, for two reasons: One is that it's a fire color, and you want vibrant energy when the students are training. The second reason is that fire colors energize your fame/reputation.

For the window frames, have you considered either leaving them a natural wood, or staining them, and then applying varnish (unless the wood is already sealed)? I'm thinking of this because wood fuels fire (fame/reputation) and wood is a good element to energize your sense of family/security at the school... especially when people look in the windows.

If you need more advice, be sure to let me know. Thanks!

Hi, and welcome to Bella!

I've just written an article on flower meanings in dreams that will be featured on the Dreams site later this week:

Dream Symbols: Flowers

and added a link to this wonderful article from your site:

Color, Plants and Patterns in Feng Shui

I know that I'll enjoy reading your article! And, thanks for the link back!

Cheerfully,
Aisling