Feng Shui Tips: How the Right Doors Can Transform Your Home

In Feng ShuiDoors are considered extremely important. They symbolize the entry point of energy, or “qi,” into a space. The doors in your home are important because they control the flow of energy, which can affect various aspects of your life, such as opportunities, health, and relationships. Accredited Feng Shui Master and traditional Vastu practitioner SBS Surendran shares his insights on the role of doors in your home and how to optimize their positive impact.

The importance of the The entrance door in Feng Shui

According to SBS Surendran, the front door is considered the “mouth of the Vaastu Purusha” (the protective deity of Vaastu Shastra). In human anatomy, the mouth is the largest orifice, making the front door a critical component of your home in both Vaastu and Feng Shui. Surendran explains, “The entryway and main door are some of the most important areas of a home or office because this is where most of the energy enters. When we enter and exit through these doors, we continuously stir up the energy, whether at home or at work.”

In Feng Shui, the front door is known as the “mouth of chi.” It represents your life path and calling, making it the most important door in your home. While energy can pass through walls and some windows, most of it flows through the front door.

How to choose the right door for your home

When choosing a door for your home, its position is critical. SBS Surendran advises that “every compass direction has its exalted or positive direction and its debilitated or negative directions.” It is essential to design your home to ensure that the front door is in the best possible position. The front door is your connection to the outside world, so it should be large and welcoming. It should also be in good condition, with no chips, cracks or fading paint, and it should open fully and parallel to the wall.

Does door size matter?

Door size is important in Feng Shui. Surendran suggests that “the ideal height for a door should be about three times the width of the doorway.” If the door doesn’t meet this proportion, he recommends giving it a decorative treatment to make it stand out and appear more prominent. A small door can restrict the flow of positive energy or “chi,” so having a large, clean, and welcoming door is considered good news. A double door design is even better, as it gives a sense of grandeur and warmth when both doors are opened to welcome guests and energy.

The importance of door color

Colour plays a crucial role in Feng Shui as it can change or alter the energy of a space. Surendran notes that “each compass direction signifies a specific element in the five element cycle, so colours and shapes play a vital role if you want to enhance the positivity of your front door.” For example, a red door symbolises prosperity, but can be toned down with complementary accessories or décor. Yellow represents good health, networking and socialising and can invigorate the energy entering your home. White or natural wood colours are often used for front doors, representing simplicity and the metal element in Feng Shui, which encourages precision, communication and happiness.

Does the shape of the door matter?

The shape of the door also plays a role in Feng Shui. According to Surendran, “door designs should harmonize with the direction they face and the orientation of the property.” Adopting designs that represent the five Feng Shui elements – wood, fire, earth, metal and water – as door motifs or panels is highly beneficial. For example, a door with vertical rectangular panels represents growth and is ideal for an east-facing door, while a circular metal element on a white door is good for a west-facing door.