Every person wants that his house should not only be beautiful but also have peace, happiness and positive energy. While decorating the interior of the house, we often pay attention to its beauty, but if we also keep in mind some simple rules of Vastu Shastra, then our house not only looks attractive but the life of the people living there also remains balanced and happy.
Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science, which tells us what should be in which direction, so that natural energies can make our life better. In this article, we will give simple and clear information about how to decorate the interior design of the house according to Vastu Shastra.
Importance of the main door
The main door of the house is the door of entry of energy. According to Vastu Shastra, the main door is considered most auspicious to be in the north, north-east or east direction. If the door of your house is not in these directions, then there is no need to panic. You can invite positive energy by making positive symbols like “Swastik”, “Om”, or “Shubh-Labh” signs near the door.
The main door should always be kept clean and well-arranged. There should not be any broken or dirty object near the door, as it allows negative energy to enter the house.
Direction and decoration of the living room
The living room is the place where we welcome our guests and spend time with the family. According to Vastu, it is auspicious to have the living room in the north, north-east or east direction. This direction promotes mental peace and positive thinking.
Vastu tips for decoration:
- The sofa should be placed against the south or west wall.
- Keep the TV or any heavy electronic equipment in the south-east direction.
- Use light colors like white, cream or light yellow on the walls.
- Keeping fresh flowers, plants or a small water fountain in the living room maintains positive energy.
Location and decoration of the kitchen
The kitchen is associated with the health and prosperity of the house. According to Vastu, the south-east direction is considered the best for the kitchen. If this is not possible then the north-west direction is also fine.
Kitchen arrangement according to Vastu:
- The cooking stove should always be in the east direction, i.e. while cooking, your face should be towards the east.
- Do not keep things related to water (like sink) and things related to fire (like gas) very close to each other in the kitchen.
- Use red, orange and yellow colors in moderation in the kitchen.
- The kitchen should be clean and well-organized. Old utensils or damaged items should not be there.
Right location of the bedroom
The Vastu of the bedroom affects our mental health, sleep and married life. South-west direction is considered the best for the main bedroom.
Some important Vastu tips for the bedroom:
- While sleeping, the head should be in the south direction and the feet in the north direction.
- There should not be a mirror in front of the bed. If there is, keep it covered.
- Light colours like pink, light blue or cream are better for bedroom walls.
- Do not store things under the bed. This stops the flow of energy.
- Put a calm and soothing picture on the wall behind the bed, such as mountains or flowers.
How should the children’s room be?
The children’s room should be in the north or north-west direction. This direction is beneficial for their development, concentration and education.
Vastu tips for children’s room:
- Keep the study table in such a way that the child looks towards the east or north direction while studying.
- Use bright colours like light green, sky blue or yellow in the room.
- Put positive pictures in the room like flying birds, sun, tree etc.
- Do not have a mirror in front of the children’s bed and reduce the use of TV.
Location of bathroom and toilet
Bathroom and toilet are looked at very carefully in Vastu because it affects the energy of the house a lot. According to Vastu, it is appropriate to have them in the west or north-west direction.
Some things to note:
- The bathroom should always be clean and airy.
- If the bathroom is in the south-east direction, you can use blue color which can reduce the defect.
- Always keep the toilet door closed and you can make a swastika or any auspicious symbol on the door.
Right place of Puja Room
It is considered most auspicious to make the place of worship in the north-east direction of the house. This direction is called ‘Ishaan Kon’ and it is said to be the place of gods.
Vastu tips for Puja place:
- While worshiping, the face should be towards east or north.
- The temple should never be built in the bedroom or in the kitchen.
- There should be cleanliness and simplicity around the place of worship.
- There should not be a mirror near the temple and the idols of God should not be very big.
Plants and decorative items
Plants and decorative items are very useful in making the house beautiful, but if they are kept according to Vastu, then along with the beauty of the house, the energy also increases.
Some plants which are considered auspicious according to Vastu:
- Keep the Tulsi plant in the north or east direction.
- Lucky Bamboo brings prosperity in the house.
- Keep the money plant in the south-east corner of the house.
What not to do:
- Do not keep thorny plants like cactus inside the house.
- Do not keep broken show-pieces or stopped clocks in the house.
Color and pictures of the walls
The colors used on the walls of the house also affect our mental state. According to Vastu Shastra, light, calm and natural colors attract positive energy.
Colour suggestions:
- Living room – light yellow or cream
- Bedroom – pink or light blue
- Kitchen – orange or light red
- Puja Ghar – white or light yellow
Picture suggestions:
- War, sadness or scary pictures should not be put on the walls.
- Put pictures that depict happiness, love and peace, like Radha-Krishna, sunrise, flowers etc.
Some general Vastu tips
- Burn incense and agarbatti in the house every day.
- Put bells or wind chimes on the doors, which attract positive energy.
- There should be ample flow of natural light and air in the house.
- Keep the center of the house empty, it is the main center of energy.
Conclusion:
Vastu Shastra is not a scary rule, rather it is an art of keeping nature and our life in balance. If you keep these small Vastu rules in mind while designing the interior of your house, then your house will not only look beautiful but it will also have positive energy, happiness, peace and prosperity.
Small efforts, big happiness – this is the real message of Vastu Shastra.
