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Should you go for a metal table or a wooden one? How about the tiles in your
bathroom or your kitchen - would pebble shapes work better than squares? Is a
round table better for your dining room than a rectangular one?

Feng shui can help you answer all these questions (and create good energy along
the way!) because, in the world of feng shui, shapes and materials are all
expressions of specific energy/specific feng shui elements.

There are some areas of your house that will thrive - energetically speaking - with
wood furniture and decor items, and then there are other areas that will not benefit
from it. This applies to all shapes, materials, and colors as they are all expressions
of the 5 feng shui elements. 

The best decisions are made when you know the feng shui energy map of your
home, called the bagua. However, if you want a shortcut, this quick feng shui
guide to the use of best shapes and materials will definitely help you. 

We will go by specific directions, or the location of each room you are decorating,
as in feng shui directions are very important. Let's start.

East Room Shapes and Materials

Shapes

The decorating shapes you can freely use in an East facing room are square,
rectangular, wavy shapes and natural organic shapes such as pebble shape, for
example. These shapes stand for specific elements that are good for the main
feng shui element of the East area (Wood). Avoid a strong presence of round or
triangular shapes.

Materials

Wood furniture and decor elements are the absolute best choice for the East
area. Mirrored surfaces, tiles and brick surfaces, as well as all natural fiber rugs,
can also help create good feng shui energy. Avoid a strong presence of decorating
items made from metal.

shapes and Materials for a Southeast Room

Shapes

 Rectangular, square and wavy/flowing shapes are all good for a Southeast area
room. As in the case with the East area, avoid too many round or triangular/fiery
shapes.

Materials

Wood, natural crystals, earthenware, mirror-like surfaces, natural materials and

rugs such as jute, sisal, etc.
South Room Shapes and Materials with Good Feng Shui
Shapes

Triangles, stars, pyramids, diamonds are shapes associated with the fire feng shui
element. Avoid wavy/water like shapes and too many mirror-like surfaces. Also
best to limit a strong presence of square shapes (as in a big square coffee table,
for example).

Materials

Wood furniture, all natural fibers such as jute, sisal, linen, fireplace, and candles.

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Good Shapes and Materials for A Southwest Room

Shapes

Sensual, receptive/yin energy shapes (as pictured above), as well as squares,

triangles, diamonds, pyramids, stars (fire feng shui element shapes).

Materials

 All earthenware, rock crystals, as well as candles and/or a fireplace. Avoid too

many mirror-like surfaces or a strong presence of wood furniture pieces and decor
items.

West Room Decorating Shapes and Materials

Shapes

Round and square. Avoid too many fiery shapes (triangles, pyramids, stars,
diamonds).

Materials

Metal, glass and all earthenware and rock crystals.

Feng Shui Shapes and Materials for a Northwest Room

Shapes

Round, oval and square. Avoid a strong presence of triangles, diamonds, stars,
and pyramids in your decor pieces.

Materials

Metal, glass and all earthenware (clay, pottery, ceramics, etc.), as well as natural
crystals.

North Room Best Feng Shui Shapes and Materials

Shapes
Round, oval and wavy/resembling water movement. Avoid squares.

Materials

Metal, glass and mirror like surfaces. Avoid a strong presence of wood furniture

pieces and decor items.

Best Shapes and Materials for Decorating a Northeast Room

Shapes

Triangles, pyramids, diamonds, stars and squares. Avoid too many round shapes
or mirror like surfaces.

Materials

All earthenware (clay, pottery, ceramics), rock crystals, candles.

Feng Shui Decorating with Shapes and Materials:

Conclusion
There you have it, a quick feng shui guide to best shapes and materials for your
good feng shui home decorating. Please be sure not to overthink your decisions;
read all about the feng shui guidelines and then follow your own energy as to what
is best for your space. Feng shui is a complex art and science that works on many
levels, and often your intuition (coupled with the right knowledge) can be your best
guide!