colour is like food for the spirit plus its not addictive or fattening isaac mizrahi fashion designer what mizrahi said might be in jest but its true that colours do feed the soul whether in fashion design or life it is a potent tool that can be used to inspire emotions create space or simply set the mood colour therapy has been around since ancient times and involves balancing the bodys seven chakras or energies using specific colours this holi play with colours in home dcor a hint of tintcolours can improve the vibrational energy of your life artist illosh judge ahluwalia says in my own home i use a lot of colour via my paintings i keep the walls and furniture neutral offwhite for walls and natural wood and leather for the furniture she mentions she adds that colour sets a mood in the room to add instant colour use fresh flowers books or lampshades feng shui expert sbs surendran says going for red in the bedroom boosts energy stimulation and the senses this is the year of pig in chinese astrology so its good to use orange red yellow brown and blue in your home he says but pick your tones well cool and neutral combinations will keep you calm warm colours make you more chatty and friendly and bright colours give hopehue let it outahluwalia recommends using coloured bulbs in corners or in special areas to create mood surendran suggests going for a sunny yellow kitchen not just because its a cheerful colour but yellow can help with digestion confidence and getting your mind right much like that morning cup of coffee or tea its time to get some colourful thoughtsfollow the palette use pink for tranquillity in a meditation room orange is best suited for a sick room as the colour is associated with improved lung function and more energy gold and silver increase the flow of energy in the home and have a positive influence on our physical and mental wellbeing bright red gives the room a more energetic feel while deeper red enhances the feeling of comfort use orange ochre and red in south green aqua in east shades of blue grey or black in north cream gold silver towards the westto add colour paint a bookshelf in two shades