5 materials recommended by Feng Shui at home - and 5 to avoid! traduzido por: OPENROUTER

The choice of materials that make up a home goes far beyond aesthetics. For Feng Shui, the Chinese philosophy that seeks to favor the balance and circulation of energies in projects, textures, shapes, and natural elements can contribute to creating more welcoming and harmonious spaces.

In decoration, this means looking at wood, stone, metals, fabrics, and other finishes not only for their visual appeal, but also for the feeling they evoke.

Brenda Rolim - Casa Brisa. Projeto da CASACOR Ceará 2025. (Felipe Petrovsky/CASACOR)

Some materials are associated with certain energetic qualities and can help bring coziness, stability, or lightness. Others, when they appear in excess, can make projects visually (and energetically) heavy or unwelcoming.

Below, check out materials recommended by Feng Shui for the home — and those that call for more caution.

5 materials recommended by Feng Shui

1. Wood

Vangii Arquitetura - Galeria Mota Machado. Projeto da CASACOR Piauí 2026. (Felipe Petrovsky/CASACOR)

Associated with the Wood element, it represents growth, vitality, and renewal. Therefore, wooden furniture, panels, floors, and objects can bring a more natural and welcoming feeling to projects. Prefer pieces that highlight their grains and original characteristics.

2. Natural stone

Teresa Simões Arquitetura - Qalb Boutique Café. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2026. (Carolina Mossin/CASACOR)

Marble, granite, quartzite, and other natural stones are related to stability and connection with the earth. They are good choices for countertops, floors, coverings, and decorative details, especially when combined with warmer materials.

3. Ceramic

Casa Olaria NJ+, projeto de Nildo José para a CASACOR São Paulo 2021. (MCA Studio/CASACOR)

With a handcrafted appearance and connection to the Earth element, ceramics help create an atmosphere of stability and warmth. Vases, tiles, sculptures and objects made of this material can appear in different rooms.

4. Natural fabrics

Hélio Albuquerque - Casa Cajú. Projeto da CASACOR Brasília 2026. (Edgard César/CASACOR)

Linen, cotton and natural fibers add softness and comfort to spaces. In Feng Shui, these natural fabrics help bring the home closer to nature and can be explored in curtains, bed linens, rugs and upholstery.

5. Bamboo

Julia Gasparini - Bangalô Duna. Projeto da CASACOR Ceará 2025. (Felipe Petrovsky/CASACOR)

Light and versatile, bamboo is associated with flexibility and growth. It can appear in furniture, partitions, lamps and decorative objects, creating a subtle connection with nature without compromising the composition.

5 materials to use in moderation

1. Excess metal

Metal is one of the five elements of Feng Shui, but overusing it can make the décor feel cold or rigid. To balance it, combine metallic surfaces with wood, fabrics and other natural materials.

2. Glass on every surface

Transparent and visually light, glass can enhance brightness, but its excessive use can make the project feel less cozy, according to Feng Shui. Mix it with textures, fabrics and natural materials.

3. Too much plastic

Plastic doesn't need to be eliminated from the home, but when it dominates the décor, it can distance the sense of connection with nature valued by Feng Shui. Whenever possible, balance it with wood, fibers, ceramics or stone.

4. Very shiny surfaces

According to the philosophy, overly mirrored or shiny finishes can create a sense of constant stimulation. The recommendation is to moderate their use and alternate polished surfaces with matte finishes and natural textures.

5. Excessive synthetic materials

Synthetic coverings and fabrics can be part of the décor, but when used in large quantities, they leave less room for natural materials. The tip is to seek balance between practicality, aesthetics and sensory comfort.

This text was developed with the help of CASACOR Publisher, an exclusive content agent developed by the CASACOR Technology team based on the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. The generated content was subsequently edited by Yeska Coelho.

traduzido por: OPENROUTER