How to choose the right colours for your home, based on Vastu Shastra

It is a proven fact that colours have a significant psychological effect on people. A home is a place where a person spends a major part of one’s life. As specific colours stimulate distinctive emotions in the people, it is important to have an appropriate balance of colours in one’s home, to feel fresh and live a healthy life. Here is a detailed explanation for choosing wall colours as per Vastu and other tips that you should follow while picking these colours:

Wall colours for your home as per Vastu

Vikash Sethi, CEO and founder of A2ZVastu.com, says that colours for each room have to be decided, based on the direction and the date of birth of the homeowner.

“While each direction has a specific colour, at times, it may still not suit the owner. Therefore, home owners should adhere to the general guidelines for colours as per Vastu Shastra, which entails the following key points:

Home owners must take extra precautions while choosing colours like black, red and pink, as these colours do not suit every person,” explains Sethi.

Zone-wise quick glance at the best colours for your home

Wall colour guidelines as per Vastu

Experts point out that each section of your home, requires colours as per its energy requirement, size and direction. The colour requirement of your home section, should be as per its usage. Astro-numerologist, Gauravv Mittal, says, “People living in a home should keep the following points in mind, while colouring the rooms:

Master bedroom: According to Vastu for the bedroom, the master bedroom should be in a south-west direction and hence, should be painted with blue colour. The bedroom is a space for relaxation. Therefore, it is important that this space should have a positive aura. It is best to keep the space light and cool with soothing tones that are easy on the eyes. As per Vastu, an all-white colour pattern with blue coloured doors and furniture, is the ideal combination. Apart from this, any light or pastel shade can work in the bedroom. Avoid heavy and dark colours as it may add a feeling of gloom to the space.

Newly married couples should opt for light shades in yellow or pink, as this helps in bonding. Couples who are married for quite some time, can opt for soft shades of green and blue.

Avoid dark shades of purple and red. In case you have anxiety issues or high blood pressure, avoid dark shades of grey and black.

Guest room/ drawing room: North-west is the best place for the guest room/ drawing room and hence, a guest room in this direction should be painted with white colour.

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Kids’ room: North-west is the best place for rooms for children who are grown up and go out for study purposes. As the north-west direction is governed by the moon, hence, children’s rooms in this direction should be painted with white colour.

Kitchen: The south-east zone is ideal for kitchens and hence, the walls of the kitchen should be painted with orange or red colour. The kitchen represents the fire element. Hence, bright shades would be the best fit. You can opt for yellow. Warm tones like pink signify love and warmth, while brown too works for the kitchen as it signifies satisfaction. If there are kitchen cabinets, shades of lemon yellow, orange or even green work well, as it denotes freshness, health and positivity. As for the flooring, opt for mosaic, marble or ceramic tiles. Light shades – beige, whites or light brown are good for the floor. Kitchen slabs as per Vastu recommendations are the best in naturally available stones, which include granite or quartz. Orange, yellow and green colours work well for the kitchen’s countertops.

The colour in the kitchen should not be too dark. Avoid  dark grey, brown and black. Blue should be avoided in the kitchen, because blue represents Varuna, the god of water. The kitchen is an area where fire reigns.

Bathroom: North-west is the best place for bathroom and hence, the bathroom should be painted with white colour.

Light colours like white, cream, golden brown, or pastel shades are advisable. Dark colours not only make the space look smaller but also attract negative energy.

Hall: Ideally, the hall should be in the north-east or north-west direction and hence, should be painted yellow or white.

The living room of every home is the centre of energies. It must be a comfortable and serene space. Best suited colours here are shades of white, yellow, calming green, or blue. The colours should not be bright or jarring.

The dining area is where the family meets for meals. Warm colours like peach, yellow, shades of light orange and even blue, are ideal for this area. According to Vastu, avoid using black and white in this area.

Home exterior colour: The exterior home colour, should be based on its owners. Colours, such as yellowish-white or off-white or light mauve or orange, can suit to people of all Rashis.”

Pooja room: As per Vastu guidelines for pooja room, this room should face the north-east direction, to harness maximum sunlight. Yellow is the most suitable colour for this part of your home, as this will facilitate this process. You should also avoid the dark colours in this area to make this space a calm zone of your home.

You can add white and cream hues too, or orange, as it exudes energy.

A good idea is have one wall, preferably the backdrop of the altar, in a light blue or green colour as this is a soothing colour.

Main door/entrance: Opt for soft colours for the front door, such as white, silver or wood colours. As per Vastu guidelines for main door, avoid dark colours such as black, red or dark blue. Remember, the main entrance gates should always open in a clockwise direction and open inwards. The auspicious colours for the main door, based on its direction are as follows:

Green is a very auspicious colour for the entrance area. Its benefits include healing or relaxation and growth or re-creation. Green helps control excessive mood swings and temperament issues.

Study room: If you have a home-office, opt for colours like light green, blue, cream and white, according to Study room Vastu. Light colours make the room look big. Avoid dark colours as it will add gloominess to the space. Lighter hues of gold, yellow, brown and green for your home office, ensures a stable working ambience and enhances productivity.

Balcony/veranda: According to Vastu, the balcony should be in the north or east direction. Prefer using calm colours like blue, cream and light tones of pink and green, for the balcony. This is the space where the occupants connect with the outer world. Hence, all dark colours should be avoided.

Garage: As per Vastu, the ideal location for a garage is in the north-west side. Ideal colours are white, yellow, blue or any other light shade.

Wall colours that you should avoid in your home

Experts suggest that light shades are always good. Dark shades like red, brown, gray and black may not suit everyone, as they represent some of the fiery planets likes Rahu, Shani, Mars and Sun. “Red, deep yellow and black should be avoided. Generally, theses colours have high intensity and it may disturb the energy pattern inside your house,” cautions Sethi. However, if you feel that your home lacks passion and warmth, you can choose Red colour in some corners of your home. 

• For the bedroom, avoid excessive use of red as it represents fire energy and may trigger temperament issues.
• According to Vastu,  home owners should avoid excessive white colour as it increases egocentrism.
• Home owners should also avoid any dark colours in the garage and car parking areas.

Curtains’ colour guidelines as per Vastu

As per Vastu, it is not merely the colours of the walls but the overall colours present in the room that influence us. Appropriate colours for curtains, hence, can make the home relaxing. Opt for light colour curtains like white, off-white, rosy red, pink, etc. These colours are associated with calmness and relaxation, which is ideal for the bedroom. Avoid black curtains in the bedroom.

Also according to Vastu, suitable colours for living room curtains are yellow, green and blue, whereas green, pink and blue colours are recommended for dining room curtains. Green is a symbol of hope and stands for healing and harmony. Blue colour depicts new beginnings and pink signifies love. The colour of curtains in the bathrooms should be in combinations of grey, pink, white and black.

• The curtains in north-facing rooms should be in light green colour.
• According to Vastu, north-west facing rooms should have curtains in white colour.
• West facing rooms should have curtains in grey color.
• South-east facing rooms should have curtains in red or pink colours.
• North-east facing rooms should have curtains in yellow colour.

Flooring colour as per Vastu

As per Vastu the flooring colours should be light, pale and in neutral shades. White marble or granite are apt, as they enhance the peaceful atmosphere. Wooden flooring can also be used in the north, north-east, or east direction of the house. Also, in the north-east direction, one can go in for a shade of blue for the flooring. Avoid black flooring in the kitchen. However, in the south-east direction, it is advisable to have red or pink-coloured flooring. Rooms in the south-west direction should have flooring in shades of yellow.

Significance of colours as per Vastu

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Vastu tips for wall colours 

• Choose colours that belong to your favorable planet or lucky number. Consult a numerologist while choosing colours for your bedroom.
• Green is preferred for the north direction, because it is governed by planet Mercury. The north-east direction is governed by Jupiter and therefore, colours such as yellow should be preferred for walls in this direction.
• Since east is governed by the Sun, always prefer orange colour for this direction.  Similarly, for the south-east direction, choose the colour red.
• West is governed by Shani or Saturn and grey is the ideal colour for this corner.

Colours and their symbolism

Green represents renewed hope and aligns one’s home with the energy of nature and brings in plenty of abundance.

Peach is a colour that symbolises ripeness and family love. When you paint your home in shades of peach it leads to contentment.

Brown stands for depth and grounding. Using brown on the exterior walls leads to stability, durability and dependability.

Purple signifies respect and power. It is an auspicious and positive colour.

Grey, when used by itself, is not a recommended colour in Vastu. You can complement it with a brighter shade or by white, thus, making it balanced and harmonious.

Shades of blue are very appealing as it represents the eternal nature of life itself. Blue symbolises hope and is a peaceful, soothing colour.

Vastu tips for colours of paintings and pictures

According to Vastu Shastra, place artworks in the north-east side of the room. Avoid black and red colours.

Apart from the wall colours, even the paintings and pictures on the wall impact one, according to Vastu. The north zone of the house is linked with career. A water-related (sea, river, stream or fountain) blue colour painting can enhance wealth and luck. Avoid paintings related to water in the bedroom. A painting of a path, or road on the north wall brings more opportunities in one’s career.

It is best to use paintings or images that are scenic or resemble nature, as looking at these soothing sights is therapeutic.

According to Vastu Shastra, east represents sun and south symbolises fire. So, paintings of the rising sun (yellow and orange) or greenery can be placed on the east and south-east zone. South stands for earth, soil and that is stability. To enhance the energies of the south zone, decorate the wall with pictures or paintings of mountains and fully grown trees, in a brown-coloured frame.

Vastu tips for right lighting colours

Adequate natural light can fill the room with positivity. Areas that are dark have negative energy, which can lead to depression. Use balanced, artificial lights that are not harsh or dim for such areas in the room. Right lighting, according to Vastu Shastra, leads to a peaceful and harmonious life. For the north-east, blue colour light is good. The south-west direction should have yellow colour lighting. The north-west direction should be illuminated with white-coloured lights and for the south-east, red-coloured lights are preferable. Red bulbs should never be used in puja room. Instead, use yellow or off-white lights. Place a red light in the south zone, to enhance career and success.

According to Vastu Shastra, it is considered auspicious to place white coloured candles in the north-east direction and yellow-coloured candles in south-west direction. The main door and the staircase of the home should always be brightly illuminated.

Fairy lights can illuminate the balcony, patio and garden. Red and orange fairy lights, according to Vastu Shastra, are ideal for the south. Yellow lights can be used in the south-west and north-east. White lights are recommended for the north-west and west. Blue fairy lights are good for the north and green for east and south-east.

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(With inputs from Purnima Goswami Sharma and Aruna Rathod)

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