Much has been written about Feng Shui and using it in your home decor to increase positive energy and create peaceful, harmonious spaces. Over the next few weeks I’ll give you the cliff notes version. As with color, proportion and scale, or many other design elements, the topic can be complex. My intent is to offer readable, usable information distilled from several sources to offer you a beginning point. If the topic is of interest to you, there are lots of resources that will provide more in depth information.
Feng Shui Background
The words Feng Shui stem from Feng (force of the wind) and Shui (flow of water) and generally refers to the theory that the energy from natural forces can be managed and enhanced to create beneficial environments both at work and at home. One of the great things about Feng Shui is that the premise can work with and be applied to any culture, any structure. The use of whatever materials or colors that are representative of your culture can be adapted and improved by using some of the simple-to-follow guidelines of Feng Shui.
Photo via book Feng Shui in the Home by Siobhan O'Brien
According to Pantone, “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it. Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.” I’m guessing their copywriters are paid well. Pantone suggests mixing vivid with soft pastels for a pleasing palette. As usual, this color will show up first in fashion (ready for a Tangerine dress or shoes?) and move to home decor later. 
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