Decorate According to Your Chakra

A few years ago, I hired out to help people decorate according to their strongest of the seven in-body chakras. The system was even written up in a major magazine.

Take a gander! We all have at least one major chakra through which our true personality expresses. By applying the aesthetics- the lines, colors, and textures- that relate to your strongest in-body chakra, you can design a home or office space that truly reflects your inner self.

To help, here is a simple quiz that outlines the traits characteristic of each of the seven, in-body chakras. Select the list of traits that best describe you to identify your major chakra.

Next, identify the design styles that correlate to each of the seven, in-body chakras. Simply match your chakra number and read how you can design a living space that is uniquely you.

Quiz

Select one of the following seven lists that best describes your personality:

1. Sensual. Expressive. Carefree. Emotive. Fluid. Constantly innovating, connecting, supersized feelings.
2. Romantic. Heart-based. Considerate. Accepting. Into healing, forgiving, caregiving.
3. Visionary. Aesthetic. Strategic. Perceptive. Lover of originality, colors, clairvoyance.
4. Intellectual. Mental. Organized. Scholarly. In love with ideas, power, success.
5. Spiritual. Peaceful. Meditative. Harmonious. Devoted to a cause and higher pursuit.
6. Organic. Physical. Dynamic. Passionate. Always doing, moving, manifesting.
7. Philosophical. Learner. Teacher. All about writing/ singing/ musing/ speaking/ verbally achieving a goal.

Answer Key

See the answer key below to determine your major chakra. Then match that chakra with its corresponding aesthetic to find the design style that best reflects your inner self.

a) The Second Chakra- This orange chakra, based in the abdomen, is the chakra zodiac center for emotions and creativity. Go you—the most innovative of chakra types.

b) The Fourth Chakra- This chest-anchored chakra is green and describes the most romantic and relational based of the chakra types. If it makes your heart beat, you’re there.

c) The Sixth Chakra- Nothing like a picture rather than words, right? This purple center, located in the brow, describes the most visual and strategic of chakra-ologists. Use your clairvoyance, or “clear seeing,” when making decisions.

d) The Third Chakra- You’re all about thoughts and facts and are very organized. The third chakra, which is yellow and in the solar plexus, supports you in establishing all-things structure.

e) The Seventh Chakra- The purity of white in this top-of-the-head chakra illuminates your spiritual light. That’s you, the devotee to the highest of all lights.

f) The First Chakra- Rocket red and in the hips, this energy center is all about flame-on energy. As the manifesting specialist of the chakra system, you’re devoted to physical reality.

g) The Fifth Chakra. If it can be thought, you’ll say it; noted, you’ll sing it. Centered in the blue chakra in the throat, your communication expertise makes you all about expression.

Chakra One = Rustic and Modern.

You are an extreme individual. You’re organic, connected to Nature, and all about simplicity and the ruggedness of the great outdoors. At the same time, you rack up time pursuing success. That requires a bit of Modernism, which is clean and simple, and incorporates modern electronics and stylish furnishings. Try a mix of the Adirondack with lots of cotton, wood, and stones, and play up your red chakra color with bright red, smooth-lined furniture. Skip the plastic in most Modern looks and go natural, while adding geometric shapes and neutral fabrics.

Chakra Two = Bohemian.

Carefree, fuss-free, and sensual. Eclectic. What else explains the second chakra creative? You can mix absolutely every color and style in this expressive décor. The more sensual the better: pick colors that convey excitement and serenity, mix textures, like beaded fabrics and a jute rug, and go exotic with plain old hippie. The more hues and textures the better. Yes, pink stripes can go with orange polkadots. Think multi-cultural mixes, unique folk art, elements, and unusual designs, such as from indigenous tribes. Got to have some orange to depict your chakra color.

Chakra Three = Industrial.

The thinking-based third chakra person is all about functionality. Schedules, administrative details…why not reflect your values in your environment? You can add a bit of funky, too. The look is very clean with minimal touches. Focus on the combination of a warehouse and livable comfort. Blend steel, wood, steampunk. Black metal windows, urban with factory. Throw in a couple of curved lines such as in your sofa or coffee table. Add those bursts of yellow to play up your chakra.

Chakra Four =Mediterranean.

Think Greece and Italy—two of the most romantic and heart-based countries in the world. To decorate, bring Nature inside with colors that make you dream about the sky, ocean, and sun: turquoise, emerald, and rose-yellow. Often features decorative mosaics, hard wood floors, and furniture that is low to the ground. Imagine picture windows! Light and warm tones and natural materials that are bold and simple. The key? A touch of romance in all that is chosen.

Chakra Five = Old World.

Old World is a mix from 16^th to 17^th century Europe, providing the air of yesterday’s regality with homey feels. Go Medieval and Renaissance at same time. Think richer colors, such as gold and bronze, with a balance of thicker and thinner fabrics. What might Rembrandt select? Ochres, blues, greens, deep browns, burgundies, always a sense of mystique and the antique. Must have at least one woven tapestry, and some form of old-fashioned and modern communication means should be found in every room. Make sure that the retro includes a mini-library or bookshelves in every room and then update the look with sleek music systems and a modern surround-sound linked to the television. Merge the weathered and distressed look. Alexa acceptable.

Chakra Six = Hollywood Regency.

Timeless, fun, and a hint of Art-Deco touches. Puts together glamour with wild boosts of color. Modern and upbeat with smooth lines and shiny surfaces. Go with metallic and jewel tone touches, mixes of fabrics (velvet and satin, rough and earthy), and a combo of eras. How about chrome and steel, animal prints and geometric figures? Perfect for the sixth chakra stylist, who likes the ultimate in aesthetics. Go regal and elegant with touches of violet that reflect your chakra.

Chakra Seven = Scandinavian.

You don’t have to be Swedish or Norwegian! Colors featured are white with a bit of gray and sometimes a hint of black—which are the colors of this chakra! You can’t be too neutral, though. Liven and jive yourself up by throwing in a bit of color with a pillow, rug, or wall hanging. PS—contemplation and prayer are more fun if you sit, yoga-like, on a wild print. Can be oriented toward Minimalist, which is highly simple and serene—perfect for the meditating spiritualist. No-fuss, clean lines, and functional.