Patterns and colours in Feng Shui - when is it too much?

I'm a huge fan of Bohemian-style interior design. I love the mix and mash of different patterns and colours, particularly if it involves all shades of red and pink.

Below is one of my personal favourites:

Bohemian interior design - source: smoothtwinkbottomslut.blogspot.co.uk/

However, I know that a too much of patterns and colours in one place will diffuse energy and, well, is just bad Feng Shui. Have you ever been in a room where you feel restless, nervous or anxious? Apart from various shapes or the ominous 'Feng Shui arrows', it could have been because of a mix of various patterns and shapes.

Bohemian-style interior design often involves a combination of all kinds of colours and patterns:

Bohemian-style bedroom - source: smoothtwinkbottomslut.blogspot.co.uk

In such a room, as beautiful as it may be, you might find it hard to concentrate, sleep or learn. Since all the various designs may diffuse energy, the overall energy level might be unstable and will affect you.

When are too many patterns and colours a problem:

• In the bedroom
  Unconsciously, the unstable energy level will affect you, but even consciously, all the patterns and colours may make it hard for your to sleep because your eyes can't rest - and that may cause insomnia
• In a working environment
  Whether you are a student and need to study or you are in your office and need to work: whenever you need to concentrate, make sure that there are only a view decorative items on which your eyes can rest and keep the variety of colours and shapes to a minimum.
• In a children's room
  Here, a too much of patterns and colours might be caused by posters and images of a child's (or teenager's) favourite pop stars, football teams, favourite actors...  The child may feel anxious or restless and will find it hard to do his or her homework.
• In a room where people are coming together (example: living room)
  This is very much my own experience: too many colours, shapes and patterns may make people aggressive, particularly if many shades of red are involved. People will feel anxious and balanced debates might end up in heated discussions. To keep peace and harmony with the people you live with, it makes sense to create a calm and balanced environment in communal rooms such as the living room (or kitchen).

In my experience, sometimes less is more and it may be nice to keep things simple. Below is good compromise: we've got a bit of pattern on the blanket and pillows with a slight mix of colours - but the overall look is still balanced:

These are my thoughts - please share with me your own experiences when it comes to an overflow of too many colours and patterns.