Fall Color Magic

Though there are many beautiful fall tones to choose from when it comes to decorating your home, how do you know which ones are most appropriate for you? Each color has an inherent meaning and energy, so read the descriptions below and discover how you can use color to have the best fall season ever!

Green
This healing color brings prosperity, health and new life. Associated with the heart chakra, green helps to encourage forgiveness and gently facilitates the release of old emotions and bitterness from the past. When you use green in your home, you can infuse the juicy life force of nature into your day-to-day life.
Use it when … you’ve just ended a relationship, job or other significant life path. You want to increase your prosperity and money flow. You want to boost your health.

Rust/Orange
Passion and creativity are initiated when using these warming shades. Full of life and energy, they bring a sense of excitement and movement. As the colors of the second chakra, which is related to sexuality and emotions, rust and orange shades provide a warming influence that can bring a spark of fire into the coldest environments.
Use it when … you want a new relationship or lover, or before embarking on a new creative project. When you want to warm up your home and bring more passion and excitement into your life.

Brown
Down-to-earth and grounded, brown provides a sense of safety and stability that is comforting and soothing. Shades of brown used in the home can help to create an oasis of calm where you can relax and recuperate from the stresses of life. Brown has a sturdy practicality that is durable and sustainable, making it a great color to use to slow energy and people down.
Use it when … you are looking for a way to simplify your life and make it less hectic. You want to feel safe, secure and grounded. If you have children and don’t want to stress about spills and accidents, brown is great for both its calming effect and ability to hide stains.

Yellow
Cheerful and empowering, yellow is a color of awakening. Linked to the third chakra, yellow encourages self-empowerment and courage. Its golden rays can cheer up a dark space and bring joy and light into the home. Yellow has a gentle innocence that can help you return to your younger self.
Use it when … you want to stop taking life so seriously and reconnect to your child-like self. You want to develop your confidence and put your best foot forward. You want to feel inspired and excited about yourself and your choices.