Feng Shui: How to decorate with Purple, the color of wealth and abundance

If you’re looking for some inspiration for decorating with purple, this post is for you.

The other day I did a cute little Celebrity Feng Shui round-up on my Instagram Story and it was an absolute hit. I had no idea how much everyone would relate to the home decor of my secret obsession, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

I first got into the home & decor of Lisa Vanderpump, we uncovered how the artwork in her home gives a glimpse into her personal relationships. Then I covered Kyle Richards Umansky and her cozy home, especially her dining room decked out in the most gorgeous purple tones.

I was blown away by how many people reached out to me and were wanting to learn more about decorating with the color purple. So, I felt like a post was necessary.

Here’s the deal: The color purple in Feng Shui is the color of wealth and abundance. It’s the main color that is used to enhance the Wealth corner of the home. To learn more about Feng Shui and the home corners, read this post or this one.

It is said that Leonardo da Vinci believed meditating in a lavender or purple-colored light improved the experience. It is also said that purple was a favorite color of Cleopatra. I once had a color expert tell me that purple is the best color for brunettes to decorate with, I’ve always loved the color purple.

Historically-speaking, purple was the hardest color to make, so only royalty wore purple to show that they were wealthy. So, tap into your wealthy vibes and begin to infuse purple into your home decor.

4 BENEFITS OF DECORATING WITH PURPLE:

The fabulous thing about purple is that it is considered the “beige” of Feng Shui, meaning it is the most versatile color that can be used to enhance almost every area of the home. It’s best use is in the Wealth & Abundance sector and the least best use is in the Travel & Helpful People. Everywhere else, it can be a beneficial color to use where you think you may need a touch of abundance and flow.

1. Purple is definitely a power color. It is best used by an entrepreneur, CEO or anyone in a powerful position that is looking for more recognition. You could enhance your Fame sector with a dose of pretty purple & enhance your reputation.

2. Purple boosts creativity. You can use purple in the office, child’s room, library or any room where you would like creativity to soar. Especially if that creativity is used to make money, it will be a double blessing on that area. Try placing a purple orchid on your desk where you work. I’ve always used this trick as a way to boost my own creativity and it has worked every time.

3. Purple is the color of divine wisdom. The crown chakra is represented and healed by the color purple, which is the chakra of your connection with the divine and spirituality. This is why purple is a great color to use in a meditation room or calming corner. If you have a spot where you curl up and read self help books, try tossing in a purple pillow or throw.

4. Amethyst is the purple crystal. And amethyst is the most popular crystal that people decorate with along with Clear Quartz and Selenite. Amethyst is a power crystal because it covers so many healing aspects. You can always use crystals as an effortless way to enhance the energy in your home for good Feng Shui.

5. Purple historically represents royalty. It is the color of the flow of money. Wearing purple clothing or ties is great for anyone in the sales industry. Including bankers, real estate agents, film producers, creative agencies or anyone who deals with moving money. When it comes to creating new opportunities for business, it is wise to use purple in a personal and wealth-enhancing way.

Related Reading: Decorating with lilac in the bedroom

when to use a pop of purple

People tend to shy away from purple because it's such a stark color, so I’m sharing some of my favorite interiors decorated with the color purple.

If you feel too intimidated to use purple in your home, you can begin to bring in purple in the smallest little daily rituals.
🖤 Purple roses are meant to inspire your connection with your intuition and your calling. 
🖤 Purple crystals like Amethyst energize your crown chakra, a very intuitive, wisdom filled energy. They help open your manifesting power.
🖤 Lavender scented soaps bring a soothing feeling to the space and the soap can make washing your hands feel more relaxing. 

🖤 You can write in purple ink when journaling to connect to your writing and allow creative words to flow.
🖤 Drink out of a purple coffee mug to make your mornings feel more spiritual.

15 inspiring ways to decorate with purple:

01 | Mix purple with silver for a glamorous look

Get the look:

02 | Mix a purple velvet sofa with white walls & antiques

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne Home

03 | Mix purple with jewel tones for a rich look

Home Tour of Alex Papachristidis via One Kings Lane

04 | Decorate a neutral room with purple velvet accent chairs

Try a purple silk fabric on a pair of chairs in the living room. Via At Home in Arkansas

05 | Paint the ceiling purple

Via Jonas Lundeburg

A purple ceiling could represent a connection to above.

06 | Paint the library a soft shade of purple to make the books pop

via House Beautiful

A purple office enhances your work with creativity and intuitive flow.

07 | Purple pillows can brighten up a muted space

via Gemma Z

I love purple with silver, together its a beautiful combination.

08 | Add a splash of purple through the rug

(via Stone Textile)

A deep purple rug would be a marvelous grounding color for your Wealth sector.

Get this look:

09 | Velvet purple dining chairs pair beautifully in a glam dining room

Purple covered chairs, must like the ones in the dining room of Kyle Richards Umanksy are a brilliant way to encouraging closeness and abundance of connection at the dinner table.

10 | Add purple velvet sofa and accent chair

velvet purple sofa and chair // source

11 | Fill the entryway with the color purple

I adore this stunning entryway. via House Beautiful

12 | Beautiful your space with purple flowers

image via pinterest

13 | Fill a smaller room with layers of purple to create the illlusion of a bigger room

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A life-changing hack to RAISE the vibe at home

Yesterday I listened to a talk with 2 psychiatrists discussing the effects that the Covid-19 quarantine & working from home is having on our overall mental health. Statistics were just released on domestic abuse reports in Houston, Texas. There was an 81% increase in domestic abuse reports in March 2020, compared to March 2019. That is some serious increase.

But it isn’t really that surprising, is it?

It’s like all of a sudden, everyone is at home. 24/7. So if you aren’t used to being stuck indoors all day, everyday, with someone, whether it be family, relationships or roommates…..how are you supposed to adapt? It’s a huge life shock for all of us.

So now more than ever, we are forced to confront all of those awkward feelings that we have with others and on top of that, with ourselves. It’s a great time to really uncover all the hidden parts of your relationships that need healing and attention. It’s important that we use this time wisely so that when this quarantine is over, we can adjust into our new normal with a confident peace within.

In an effort to help you get deeper into your post-corona, personal life up-level, I want to encourage you to look beyond the typical relationships in your life and really open up to your relationship between you and your home.

How do you feel about being at home? Does it brighten you up or make you stressed? The way your home affects you and those living with you can truly wreak havoc on your life experience. You want to do anything and everything you can possibly do to make your home a happy, vibrant and high vibe place to be so that you all don’t hate each other by the time quarantine is over.

We all know how much I love talking about the home. Feng Shui is the relationship between you and your home and I am passionate about sharing how to incorporate it and what has worked for me. Today, I want to teach you one way you can begin to put the Feng Shui energy at work into your space. I recently posted a video on Instagram TV sharing how to use the modern Bagua Map (the feng shui energy map) in your home. This post can also give you some helpful insight as well.

A home quarantine is the perfect opportunity to begin to create little shifts in your home that translate out into your life. Now that you have the time, your work within the four walls of your home should be purposeful and intentional. When I wanted big changes in my life, I painted my apartment walls all black to help create drastic change. Making changes to your home like that, helps bring about changes in your life, and Feng Shui helps to ensure that you make the right ones.

Here is an easy exercise you can do, at home, to bring in Feng Shui energy and up-level your life in every area:

1. Create your Bagua Map layout. Grab a notebook and draw the layout of your home or if you have a digital copy, go print it out. Next, make yourself familiar with the Bagua Map (use the B2B Western version). As you begin to draw out the bagua map, be sure to line up the correct area (the Wisdom/Career/Travel end) with your front door or entrance of your space. You can use this guide for your reference.

2. Use the Bagua to feel. Take your new map with you to the front door and begin to walk throughout your home, clockwise. As you go around your home, look to see how each area of your home makes you feel & how that feeling relates to that area of your life. For example, as you walk through your Wealth & Abundance area, what is the vibe of it and think about how that relates to the current state of your wealth and income. Is it beautiful, clean and happy or could it use some attention and care?

3. Write down your up-level list. As you go through each area, write down 3 ways you would like to see an up-level in that area of your life. For example, if your finances aren’t up to your liking, how could that improve? What would you like to see? As you begin to make a list of how you want your life to improve, you should see an opportunity for improvement in that area of your home. Could your wealth area use a little de-cluttering or perhaps just some cleaning and organization? Maybe it could use a Feng Shui money tree or a pyrite crystal. (Crystals can actually do wonders for you when it comes to Feng Shui & enhancing the energy of your home) Could your love corner reflect a clean, softer, more romantic vibe? The thing to remember is as you move things out, new, awesome opportunities are welcomed in. When you make small changes, big shifts can begin to appear.

One of my girlfriends used this quarantine time to create a home workout station out of an empty corner that needed love because she wants to improve her health and fitness. It seems like common sense, right?

AN IMPORTANT REMINDER:

There is a difference between knowing what you need to do and actually doing it. The completion of your actions helps to amplify your energy and cause shifts in your life. You can read books about dieting and know all the information but until you actually start eating better, there isn’t an energetic shift to get you on your way. Sometimes you have to throw out your junk food, organize your pantry, clean your fridge and fill it with healthy foods. There is always a way to shake up your life by enhancing and organizing your home. Feng Shui is the shortcut to making it work. Using the wisdom of Feng Shui is the ultimate immersive manifesting modality!

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**If you enjoyed this post, you will love this one too. Also, you don’t want to miss episode 60 of the Bliss Vibes Only podcast. I love sharing home energy hacks like these.