When I was going through design school back in the late nineties, I was introduced to the methodology and principles of feng shui. While there are many schools of practice, I follow BTB, or Black Sect.
In feng shui you will often hear if something is auspicious or inauspicious. There are basically four popular schools of feng shui, and no matter which one you study or follow they essentially all want one thing: auspicious chi.
Chi is life force energy. We are surrounded by it and the goal is to get it to flow and meander throughout our homes so that our lives are affected in very positive ways, which cannot happen if the first thing your guests see is a dilapidated, and beat-up front door. Or worse, a door that squeaks and doesn’t open.
Not only does your front door say a lot about who you are as a person, it is imperative that it greet your guests with the best energy, and attract good energy; like kick-ass opportunities and cold hard cash. I have spoken about this on other topics here on the blog about the way your surroundings make you feel. In it’s simplest form, that is the practice of feng shui. If your guests approach your door with disgust, confusion, annoyance, disappointment or any negative thought, that energy follows into your home. The two most common things I see are confusion about where the door is, or women tripping in their heels from uneven surfaces – bad feng shui!
In Feng Shui, certain directions contain different types of energies and are associated with certain paint colors. When it comes to your front door pay attention to the direction it faces: N, S, E, or W, and what color you present to the world, because all directions and colors vibrate differently.
Feng shui front door basics
Here are some recommendations on the most auspicious colors based on the direction of your home
- The best colors for doors facing NW, W, and SW are: Red, greige, and black.
- The best colors for a North facing door: Red (North is a quiet energy so red stirs things up, grrrr)
- The best color for a NE facing door: White
- The best colors for a door facing E are: Bright green and cream.
- The best colors for a SE facing door: Dark green, blue and cream.
- The best colors for a S facing door: Bright green, dark green, blue and purple.
Remember to keep the pathway to your door clear, attractive, and always have it meander to slow the chi down. Keep your front door adorned with beautiful shiny hardware (not beat-up, or chipped), round planters with lively plants and refrain from cluttering the doorway with things like shoes…this indicates indecision and chaos, and can also frustrate your guest if they trip or have to step over them!
Which way does your door face?
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I am doing BTB Feng Shui for my new house. Front door faces NE. The door is currently white and I was quite relieved when I saw a white door is appropriate for NE.
However on checking other sites with specific emphasis on BTB Feng Shui and other colors are listed for that direction except white. As strong front door feng shui is extremely beneficial I am now confused.
Can you kindly clarify?
Kimsha
In our Black Sect tradition, we actually do not practice directional feng shui. This guideline above is from Compass school,
and the colors they often recommend. White can be tricky because like the number 4, it represents death. Many practitioners
won’t use it. However, with all that being said, and I’m sure you are thoroughly confused, haha, in our tradition, true BTB, you
can use anything, anywhere. I should also note that it depends on how your door is laid out. Is it hidden? Or tucked away? Your
door represents not only a voice, but the mouth of Chi to your home so give it a strong color. Otherwise, white is perfectly fine.
Good luck,
xx
Amanda
My “front” door faces west, but we never use it. The entrance which is always used faces north, and leads directly to the kitchen, the hub of our home. Which should I Designate as the entrance when orientations the bagua map.
Thank you.
Angie
Thanks for the comment! As my professor says a left path is still a path, a superstition is still a belief. In other words, your front door is still your front door, no matter which door you use to enter your home. He sure to wipe your main door down often and open it up to invite in new opportunities. As for the other door you use all the time, make sure the area is clean, tidy and inviting for you and anyone else who uses it.
Good Luck!
Amanda
Thanks Amanda, that clears it up beautifully.
Angie
The HOA in my area will not allow me to paint the south facing front door any color but rusty brown. My HUA is 6. South is my worst direction. What to do other than move?
Rick
Absolutely no need to move! All you need to do is paint the interior of the door or the edge that touches the door jamb.
Another great option is to open your door frequently and wipe it down weekly!
Thanks for the question!
xx
Amanda
My front door entrance is very narrow , 36″ w. It is clear and clean, lots of natural light, a small red rug as you enter and opens up into the living room at 9′ and a cutaway into the kitchen at 4′. It is located in the center or career bagua and face26 degrees or nne. Outside leading up to the door is clean and uncluttered. The door is wood. Is there anything I can do to create more chi with a narrow entrance? Should I paint my door? My husband loves the wood door. Thx
Should the gate open inward or outward? What is the auspicious design, vertical or horizontal bars? Mine is facing east to south.
Elaine,
An exterior gate does not affect your front door,
best
Amanda