Sanity Check Posted Wednesday at 09:09 AM Feng shui of color. wat is zis 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lala Nila Posted Wednesday at 02:19 PM (edited) In Feng Shui colour does have its advantages and practical applications, but in a broader sense colour theory is employed by designers (interior and clothing) as it has a psychological effects. The colours/tones you wear can either make look bright and compliment skin tone or drown you out or making you look washy. Bedrooms are a great example, consider the calming effect of having a light blue tone room, versus navy blue or neon green. Which colour(s) will promote rest and serenity? What emotional response is invoked when you see a deep red or burgundy bedroom with blue undertones? How about a fire-red room? Grey is a terrible choice for interior design, I'm so happy this trend is making its way out the door. It's depressing and yes, sucks the energy out of a space and invoking a cold and lifeless atmosphere. Think concrete.. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6120989/ There are other more esoteric elements to consider as well, take the 3 Gunas for example and the colours associated with them. We could also associate colour with the western elemental forces, as well as eastern (which is employed in Feng Shui). Balance is key and what designers strive by using colour, texture, lighting, scale and proportion. Colour is an important force to use in our lives and should be considered when you're designing any interior space whether it be commercial, residential, or even fashion. Your home should be a reflection of who you are and the emotional state(s) that you want to feel when inside of it or conversely your colour choices and design choices can be a product of your emotional state. What emotional response do you get from this home, could you live there or spend the night? Design matters, it's everywhere whether intentional or not. Edited Wednesday at 02:23 PM by Lala Nila 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted Wednesday at 11:14 PM 14 hours ago, Sanity Check said: Feng shui of color. wat is zis How did he say all that without moving his mouth .... AND apparently teleporting all over the place ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted Wednesday at 11:40 PM there are more cars painted in various shades of gray these days, he didn't say anything about black which I've seen painted on the exterior of modern homes which to me seems to give a prison compound like vib. while black cars have a bad ass vib. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted Wednesday at 11:53 PM 8 hours ago, Lala Nila said: In Feng Shui colour does have its advantages and practical applications, but in a broader sense colour theory is employed by designers (interior and clothing) as it has a psychological effects. The colours/tones you wear can either make look bright and compliment skin tone or drown you out or making you look washy. Its also employed in Magick, as you probably know . I once drew up and painted a full set of Enochian squares , doing that is an interesting exercise in color Also I am big on interior decorating . My latest , a separate 'pod' shower / wet room ; connected to the cabin by raised decking from the back veranda to the wet room veranda , a lot of large glass panels ceiling to floor that look out to the forest and a three tone green random patter subway tile . To off set that I ran a thin 'accent strip' of long thin tiles ; silver , crystal and mother of pearl . I did use grey but that is the floor tile that has multi colored river stones set into it and matches the grey grout between the green tiles . It was a risk, with a chance of looking garish , but I manged to pull it off (according to observers ) . The wood is a teak and has silver boarding strips between the wood and tile . Something about the green and silver together made the grey work better . 8 hours ago, Lala Nila said: Bedrooms are a great example, consider the calming effect of having a light blue tone room, versus navy blue or neon green. Which colour(s) will promote rest and serenity? What emotional response is invoked when you see a deep red or burgundy bedroom with blue undertones? How about a fire-red room? Bedroom has a lot of windows too , mostly out to the forest , one side has a view out to the escarpment on the other side of the valley , but inside its wood and soft furnishings mostly a muted 'Bengal red ' a type of deep red or burgundy . It also goes good with the wood tones . I find tones are important for matching ; eg the green view and the red furnishings . Sometimes garish color mixes work with right tones and good mixes may not work with bad tone choices . I like your point about responses . When I did some teaching there was a color segment in it , the kids didnt get this point so I put up a huge sheet of white paper and then a bright red splashing dripping wide brusk bright RED across it .. and they were all 'Arrrrgggh ' , then I took that down and did a watery soft pastel blue soaking straek and they were all ' Ahhhhhhhh .... ' 8 hours ago, Lala Nila said: Grey is a terrible choice for interior design, I'm so happy this trend is making its way out the door. It's depressing and yes, sucks the energy out of a space and invoking a cold and lifeless atmosphere. Think concrete.. But also think shiny grey restored old Massey Ferguson The epitome of 'efficient non-modern ' ; everything makes sense and on inspection one can figure out how to fix it and it comes with a single multi use tool that you can use to do do a near total dis-assembly ! Spoiler The Ferguson Spanner's Features and Uses Universal Tool: The spanner was designed with one-inch and 1/16-inch (or 11/16-inch) open ends to fit most of the nuts and bolts used on Ferguson tractors and implements. Measurement Scales: It features scales on its stem to measure in inches (or centimeters) and was used for: Checking the depth and width of the furrow on the plough. Adjusting the track width of the front and rear axles. Service and Adjustment: The tool was also intended for various service functions, such as: Checking the fuel level by using it to dip into the fuel tank. Lifting the hydraulic system to access components. Iconic Symbol of Simplicity: The spanner embodies Harry Ferguson's philosophy of a simple, universal system for his tractors, a concept that was revolutionary at the time. Now THAT is design ! 8 hours ago, Lala Nila said: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6120989/ There are other more esoteric elements to consider as well, take the 3 Gunas for example and the colours associated with them. We could also associate colour with the western elemental forces, as well as eastern (which is employed in Feng Shui). Balance is key and what designers strive by using colour, texture, lighting, scale and proportion. And the three primary colors . Here is an interesting offshoot to my 'Universal 3 : 4 theory ( that every thing has an underlying 'ideal' pattern of 3 that manifests in a 'real' pattern of 4 ) There is no primary color , its a concept ; 'pure' red, blue , yellow . But in nature it is said there are four 'natural colors' ; red , blue, yellow and green . yes; color, texture, lighting , scale, proportion , but also tone and saturation . 8 hours ago, Lala Nila said: Colour is an important force to use in our lives and should be considered when you're designing any interior space whether it be commercial, residential, or even fashion. Your home should be a reflection of who you are and the emotional state(s) that you want to feel when inside of it or conversely your colour choices and design choices can be a product of your emotional state. I wondered what AI has to say about my interior .... I tried bengal red , but it gave a tyopical red response , so I tried maroon and it was more accurate ; '' Maroon primarily evokes feelings of sophistication, confidence, warmth, and strength. As a deep, muted shade of red, it carries connotations of luxury, ambition, and inner peace, while its strong undertones can also suggest passion, authority, and passion. In a space, it can create a cozy, luxurious, and grounding atmosphere. '' especially my bed which has a dark maroon / deep red shiny velvet color cover ... sumptuous, someone descibed it as . 8 hours ago, Lala Nila said: What emotional response do you get from this home, could you live there or spend the night? Design matters, it's everywhere whether intentional or not. I think I would have to leave within 15 mins . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted Wednesday at 11:54 PM (edited) 13 minutes ago, old3bob said: there are more cars painted in various shades of gray these days, he didn't say anything about black which I've seen painted on the exterior of modern homes which to me seems to give a prison compound like vib. while black cars have a bad ass vib. You are psychic ! Just as I posted that MF tractor pic and info I thought ..... OldBob would like this and the screen popped up notification you posted . Edited Wednesday at 11:55 PM by Nungali 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lala Nila Posted Wednesday at 11:55 PM Quote How did he say all that without moving his mouth .... AND apparently teleporting all over the place ! Unfortunately this guy has become an AI meme bot now. Quote there are more cars painted in various shades of gray these days, he didn't say anything about black which I've seen painted on the exterior of modern homes which to me seems to give a prison compound like vib. while black cars have a bad ass vib. Pretty bizarre to have cars and roads the same colour, kinda dangerous. I agree with compound like-looking homes and commercial buildings as well. The days of ornate and beautifully carved facades is over. Even nice brick work is overlooked for vinyl exteriors. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted Wednesday at 11:57 PM Black means death in the west. That is why people wear black clothes in funerals. As opposed to the Chinese tradition, the Chinese treated the color white as death. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted Wednesday at 11:57 PM 14 minutes ago, old3bob said: there are more cars painted in various shades of gray these days, he didn't say anything about black which I've seen painted on the exterior of modern homes which to me seems to give a prison compound like vib. while black cars have a bad ass vib. 'Modern ' black kitchens ..... yerks ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted Thursday at 12:00 AM 1 minute ago, Nungali said: 'Modern ' black kitchens ..... yerks ! The kitchen is ready for Halloween! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lala Nila Posted Thursday at 12:19 AM Any high strangeness after painting the enochian tablets? Dope art by the way, maybe a little dicey though lol. Quote To off set that I ran a thin 'accent strip' of long thin tiles ; silver , crystal and mother of pearl . I did use grey but that is the floor tile that has multi colored river stones set into it and matches the grey grout between the green tiles . It was a risk, with a chance of looking garish , but I manged to pull it off (according to observers ) . The wood is a teak and has silver boarding strips between the wood and tile . Something about the green and silver together made the grey work better . yeah, so your using various textures and materials to create balance, sounds nice actually. teak is a beautiful wood, I have many pieces of teak in my home (I'm a sucker for Mid-century modern furniture). Quote Bedroom has a lot of windows too , mostly out to the forest , one side has a view out to the escarpment on the other side of the valley , but inside its wood and soft furnishings mostly a muted 'Bengal red ' a type of deep red or burgundy . It also goes good with the wood tones . I find tones are important for matching ; eg the green view and the red furnishings . Sometimes garish color mixes work with right tones and good mixes may not work with bad tone choices . I totally agree, design is also a personal choice, when using a complementary (opposing colours on the wheel) scheme this has to be done delicately and with purpose. Hue and tone are important factors, I use this in my design choices as well. yes! large windows to let elements of nature into your home, it is a focal point, I too face an escarpment and just sit and stare at the forest. love it. I had this write up to add in your 1-3 theory thread regarding light and colour theory, I didn't post it as to not derail the thread haha. yes, tone and saturation are definite factors in colour choice as well, I agree. Nice restoration, however, I'm a traditionalist (in some things) give me that shiny red! maroon v. bengal red, you know lighting (natural and artificial) will effect how the colour actually looks on your walls. I've gone through so many swatches trying to pick the right colour for this reason. The colour palette and texture choices sound very sensual and cozy, perfect for a bedroom. I love velvet so much. I have this burgundy velvet dress - makes me feel like a million bucks when on! The doodle house nearly gives me a conniption fit-I feel a wave of mental instability when viewing it. I doubt I'd last 15 mins haha. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lala Nila Posted Thursday at 12:23 AM cleaning the dust in the all black kitchen would be a nightmare, plus all the greasy finger prints lol Black accents, however are great and super dramatic..adds focal point, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lairg Posted Thursday at 02:50 AM It may be of use to consider that color has another meaning: If one's judgement is colored then it is distorted. At a slightly denser level, those with a lot of grey in their light bodies (auras) find it difficult to identify pure colors. Similarly, those with reddish light bodies are looking through a color filter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted Thursday at 05:35 AM 4 hours ago, Lala Nila said: Any high strangeness after painting the enochian tablets? Dope art by the way, maybe a little dicey though lol. Not while painting it , but it did, as recommended , dispel confusion about how the 'Enochian Universe' is structured and gave a varied insight into color correspondences . The 'high strangeness' comes after the construction and during 'usage' with Enochian calls . What do you mean by 'dope art ' ? 4 hours ago, Lala Nila said: yeah, so your using various textures and materials to create balance, sounds nice actually. teak is a beautiful wood, I have many pieces of teak in my home (I'm a sucker for Mid-century modern furniture). I named the style of the wet room ; hippy rain forest art deco shiek Its also decorated with some green crystal point rock samples and a big chunk of .... ? green silvery stuff with quartz streaks, whose name I cant remember . It got used in an advert for shower products . the look I am going for in the cabin is a little earlier though ; end of art deco - I inherited some old family furniture , similar to; exact same chair but ... in a 'maroon' heavy weave . Complimented with some other local items , same period , Australian red ceder exactly like this one . 4 hours ago, Lala Nila said: I totally agree, design is also a personal choice, when using a complementary (opposing colours on the wheel) scheme this has to be done delicately and with purpose. Hue and tone are important factors, I use this in my design choices as well. yes! large windows to let elements of nature into your home, it is a focal point, I too face an escarpment and just sit and stare at the forest. love it. 4 hours ago, Lala Nila said: I had this write up to add in your 1-3 theory thread regarding light and colour theory, I didn't post it as to not derail the thread haha. yes, tone and saturation are definite factors in colour choice as well, I agree. Nice restoration, however, I'm a traditionalist (in some things) give me that shiny red! maroon v. bengal red, you know lighting (natural and artificial) will effect how the colour actually looks on your walls. I've gone through so many swatches trying to pick the right colour for this reason. Not an issue for me as its mostly the soft furnishings , walls are wood - local mixed hardwood with 'silky oak' trim . . 4 hours ago, Lala Nila said: The colour palette and texture choices sound very sensual and cozy, perfect for a bedroom. I love velvet so much. I have this burgundy velvet dress - makes me feel like a million bucks when on! Ooooooo - la - lah ! I'm a big fan and often comment on clothing style and if done well, cut matching body 'style ' .... I will gush on and on about it . The two lesbian woman that run a cafe in town I would talk to about that , feel the texture of nice clothes and make suggestions about style .... they were sure I was gay as they insisted I was to my friend ... she had to say '' Nope ... I am sure he isnt ... due to personal experience . '' I often have to stop myself doing the same to strangers ! 4 hours ago, Lala Nila said: The doodle house nearly gives me a conniption fit-I feel a wave of mental instability when viewing it. I doubt I'd last 15 mins haha. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zork Posted Thursday at 06:55 AM 6 hours ago, ChiDragon said: Black means death in the west. That is why people wear black clothes in funerals. As opposed to the Chinese tradition, the Chinese treated the color white as death. Ancient Greeks wore white during funerals and they had no contact with the Chinese until after the Successor states of Alexander were established. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lala Nila Posted Thursday at 10:39 AM (edited) 5 hours ago, Nungali said: Not while painting it , but it did, as recommended , dispel confusion about how the 'Enochian Universe' is structured and gave a varied insight into color correspondences . The 'high strangeness' comes after the construction and during 'usage' with Enochian calls . What do you mean by 'dope art ' ? I find that for me personally anything I do related to Enochian, even saying their words/language out loud brings attention to me. Not even necessarily the calls. I haven't' touched this paradigm deeply for that reason. I find that sometimes when using powerful esoteric tools in an unorthodox fashion will bring attention. Dope is a typical slang word mainly used to indicate that something is Lit, fire, cool, good. It's more of an urban term, from a particular era mostly 90's-early 2000's. What you made, in my opinion was art and it was "dope" or cool. lol Spoiler Those Art Deco pieces are Amazing! I'm an Art Deco freak- Architecture, furnishings, accent pieces and jewelry. I love the lines and design elements from that period. I have a later era focal piece in my home as well. It needs to be professionally restored however. Same here with personal style, I love uniqueness and acknowledging when someone has put together a well thought out outfit. I often comment as well. I worked in the Interior Design field for a long time and most of my mentors were gay men, including my high school art teacher. They were really instrumental in helping curate my personal style-and teaching me to "own it" and pay no mind the haters. Those men were fierce and oh my could they ever party...someone else on here made a comment in another thread about "getting lit with homosexuals" (getting drunk or high with them in that context) I just chuckled when I read that-cause yes girl, the men I knew- they could out to party/dance everyone...unfortunately the rest of the thread was a strange and homophobic. Although I don't make my own clothes, I do thrift a lot, its a personal hobby (for furniture too) and I'm constantly looking at how well a garment was made- I look at fabric type, stitching (it is straight) and overall construction and steer clear of fast fashion- I really love vintage. It's so funny to me that now anything made/built in the 80's is now considered "Vintage." It's a mind warp really, considering I too was made in the 80's. Oh man, that Seinfeld sketch is hilarious..lol. Edited Thursday at 10:41 AM by Lala Nila 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted Thursday at 10:11 PM 10 hours ago, Lala Nila said: I find that for me personally anything I do related to Enochian, even saying their words/language out loud brings attention to me. Well, it would 'in the street ' I am supposing you mean some type of .... 'other worldly ' attention ? Not surprising considering some say it is the language of angels , under that reasoning I suppose it would be like ( for the 'angels' ) . being in a foreign country in a crowd and hearing a lot of babble , and then someone starts speaking English . It has a rather different effect on me though ; mostly working as a 'reactive' in that (and a few have reported the same ) it can give 'magical results' more than other systems ..... vivid and detailed visualizations and 'journey' . 10 hours ago, Lala Nila said: Not even necessarily the calls. I haven't' touched this paradigm deeply for that reason. I find that sometimes when using powerful esoteric tools in an unorthodox fashion will bring attention. There is 'attention' again . What happens when 'attention is brought' ? 10 hours ago, Lala Nila said: Dope is a typical slang word mainly used to indicate that something is Lit, fire, cool, good. It's more of an urban term, from a particular era mostly 90's-early 2000's. What you made, in my opinion was art and it was "dope" or cool. lol Hide contents Those Art Deco pieces are Amazing! I'm an Art Deco freak- Architecture, furnishings, accent pieces and jewelry. I love the lines and design elements from that period. I have a later era focal piece in my home as well. It needs to be professionally restored however. Beware ! The wardrobe had a magnificent walnut veneer that started to lift ( I live in a fluctuating climate ; hot / cold, wet / dry ) , a huge job so I decided to remove it and sand and stain what was underneath . The restorer gushed on about how that was a good idea and how good it would come up with a whitewash look . I was horrified . no no no , I hate that ! Yuk ! It looks like someone got half way through a restoration and it got too hard so they gave up . ''No no no ... I want it a dark wood tone color . '' Response was worried and it isnt fashionable and blah blah but it got done my way . I want to visit this place , but its a bit of a long drive north - the town got totalled by a cyclone and had to be rebuilt ... here is an idea , let's rebuild the town Art Deco style ! - Innesvale Qld. We have one or two such styled in my local town It used to be a bank , sat empty for a while . Somehow a woman in town got the owner .... or probably just the real estate agent to let her hold a party there ... wow what a party that was ! ( worth its own thread ) They will never let that happen again ! It got sold, and as far as I know still remains , to a couple that seemed to have been there for years and making a mint ..... on affirmation cards and other new age type printed things ! Big biz in that apparently - if you can 'crack it ' . 10 hours ago, Lala Nila said: Same here with personal style, I love uniqueness and acknowledging when someone has put together a well thought out outfit. I often comment as well. I worked in the Interior Design field for a long time and most of my mentors were gay men, including my high school art teacher. They were really instrumental in helping curate my personal style-and teaching me to "own it" and pay no mind the haters. Those men were fierce and oh my could they ever party...someone else on here made a comment in another thread about "getting lit with homosexuals" (getting drunk or high with them in that context) I just chuckled when I read that-cause yes girl, the men I knew- they could out to party/dance everyone...unfortunately the rest of the thread was a strange and homophobic. Oh yeah .... we get a few 'strange ' ones on daobums .... occasionally 10 hours ago, Lala Nila said: Although I don't make my own clothes, I do thrift a lot, its a personal hobby (for furniture too) and I'm constantly looking at how well a garment was made- I look at fabric type, stitching (it is straight) and overall construction and steer clear of fast fashion- I really love vintage. It's so funny to me that now anything made/built in the 80's is now considered "Vintage." It's a mind warp really, considering I too was made in the 80's. Oh man, that Seinfeld sketch is hilarious..lol. Then , you are now 'vintage ' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lala Nila Posted Thursday at 11:55 PM 1 hour ago, Nungali said: I am supposing you mean some type of .... 'other worldly ' attention ? Not surprising considering some say it is the language of angels , under that reasoning I suppose it would be like ( for the 'angels' ) Yes, though I'm not certain they are angels of the Abrahamic order. That white wash on the wardrobe is awful. Jeez, I'm happy you got what you wanted in the end. My Dad restored an Art Deco building very similar in architectural features to that former bank! What a fantastic historical structure, it would be worth the drive (for me). The veneer on my cabinet is lifting as well. It also has bakelite handles and knobs that I can't clean, I'll get it restored eventually. Quote Oh yeah .... we get a few 'strange ' ones on daobums .... occasionally mmmm...really? Didn't notice Spoiler (no comment on that that remark) hahahaha 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted yesterday at 07:50 AM 7 hours ago, Lala Nila said: My Dad restored an Art Deco building very similar in architectural features to that former bank! What a fantastic historical structure, it would be worth the drive (for me). I suppose so , it is just 'up the coast a bit ' ..... Aussies style , ie, 2000km Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted yesterday at 10:32 AM more description's for things of the past: (a few we may have never heard of) Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance antique retro historic historical traditional antiquated old-time old-world old-school old-fashioned quaint old-timey former ancient retrograde past aged obsolete late oldfangled olden outdated outmoded out-of-date dated old hat forgotten moldy superannuated outworn venerable bygone fusty hoary fossilized antediluvian timeless stodgy musty age-old atavistic erstwhile anachronistic rinky-dink ageless passé anachronic remote moth-eaten anachronous dateless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lala Nila Posted 23 hours ago @old3bobI especially like moth-eaten. @Nungali 200km where I live is also just a Sunday drive as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted 12 hours ago 12 hours ago, old3bob said: more description's for things of the past: (a few we may have never heard of) Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance antique retro historic historical traditional antiquated old-time old-world old-school old-fashioned quaint old-timey former ancient retrograde past aged obsolete late oldfangled olden outdated outmoded out-of-date dated old hat forgotten moldy superannuated outworn venerable bygone fusty hoary fossilized antediluvian timeless stodgy musty age-old atavistic erstwhile anachronistic rinky-dink ageless passé anachronic remote moth-eaten anachronous dateless Oldbob ...... Always talking about yourself ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted 12 hours ago (edited) 11 hours ago, Lala Nila said: @old3bobI especially like moth-eaten. @Nungali 200km where I live is also just a Sunday drive as well 200 ? I said 2000 - but maybe I mistook your 'as well' meaning ? When I lived in South Australia - 'Little Dessert' we would drive 200 km to see a drive in movie That was way back . It was a private affair, basically a field with a big screen and space for about 20 cars, if that . Cows were still in the field , sometimes they would wander in front of the screen and look dimly at the cars flashing their lights and blasting their horns to scare them off .... with the screen with a cow shadow and the cow psychedelically illuminated with parts of the film projected on to them all gone now though Im now dying to know ... where do you live (just generally , an address is not required ) Edited 11 hours ago by Nungali Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kati Posted 10 hours ago In my qigong practice i learned that colours do have a frequency which relates to organs and help it heal. like green relates to the liver. means colours do have healing power. also i heard that since every year has a certain energy quality wearing certain colours and decorating your home can help. right now i focus on the healing power on colours. focusing within is for me more important than picking the right colours for feng shui . but that is how i do it. might be different for others 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kati Posted 10 hours ago On 10.9.2025 at 11:09 AM, Sanity Check said: Feng shui of color. wat is zis actually when i her that master speak of green, i can just agree with what he says. everything he says about the colour green, is a pendant for the power of the liver organ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites