Decorating your house according to Vastu Shastra is about arranging spaces, colors, and furniture to maximize positive energy and create harmony. Here’s a detailed guide for each area of your home:
1. Entrance & Foyer
- Direction: Northeast is ideal for the main entrance.
- Decor Tips: Keep it clutter-free and well-lit. Place a small nameplate or sacred symbol to invite positivity.
- Colors: Light shades like cream, peach, or light yellow work best.
2. Living Room
- Direction: East or North.
- Furniture Placement:
- Sofa: South or West wall, facing North or East.
- TV: South or West wall.
- Decor: Avoid heavy, dark furniture; add plants in the North or East corners.
- Colors: Soft greens, blues, or pastels to create calm and positive vibes.
3. Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Direction: Southwest is ideal for the head of the family.
- Bed Placement: South or West wall with the head facing South or West.
- Avoid: Mirrors facing the bed and clutter under the bed.
- Decor: Soft lighting, minimal electronics.
- Colors: Earthy tones like beige, cream, or light brown for stability.
4. Kitchen
- Direction: Southeast is the best for the kitchen (Agni corner – fire element).
- Placement:
- Cooking stove: Should face East for positive energy.
- Sink: Northwest is ideal for water elements.
- Decor Tips: Keep the kitchen clean and airy. Avoid storing old or expired items.
5. Dining Area
- Direction: West or East is preferable.
- Seating: Family should face East or North while eating.
- Decor: Round or square dining tables are best; avoid sharp corners and heavy dark furniture.
6. Bathroom & Toilets
- Direction: Northwest or Southeast.
- Avoid: Toilets in the center of the house.
- Decor Tips: Keep bathrooms well-ventilated and light; use light colors like white, cream, or light blue.
7. Study/Office Room
- Direction: Northeast or East.
- Desk Placement: Sit facing North or East.
- Decor Tips: Keep the study clutter-free; place motivational or inspiring décor.
8. Colors & Elements
- Walls & Paint: Use light, soothing colors to promote peace.
- Mirrors: Should not face the bed or main door directly.
- Plants: Tulsi or money plants in the North or East corners improve energy.
- Lighting: Bright and natural lighting is preferable.
9. General Vastu Tips
- Avoid broken furniture, old items, or cluttered spaces.
- Ensure air and light circulation in all rooms.
- Place sacred symbols or artwork in the North or East.
- Heavy items should go in the South or West direction.
Following these Vastu principles while decorating your house ensures balance, harmony, and positive energy, while still letting you maintain aesthetic appeal.
If you want, I can create a room-by-room Vastu décor checklist with recommended colors, furniture placement, and décor items for easy implementation. This would act like a practical guide you can follow for each room.
Do you want me to make that checklist?