Vastu shastra tips for home decor

With modernization taking over, people are focusing on fresh plans, brand new concepts, and new ideas. These days everyone likes adding a unique taste and luxury to things. Interior design is coming out of the closet and it is definitely attracting an audience. Home decor is all about different architecture, using colors, carvings, etc.

However, a lot of times, if one designs a house without proper consideration, it can bring bad luck and lead to various problems. Many residents feel discomforted, irritated and disconnected when their house placement is wrong. The science of architecture is known as Vastu shastra. This also covers the entire concept of interior design which brings to you a house that is full of wealth, happiness, and health.

1. House zones

The house zones are distributed into two zones known as the positive and negative zones. According to Vastu shastra, the positive zone is supposed to be kept light as compared to the negative zone. The positive zones are northeast, north, or east direction, on the other hand, negative zones are south-west, south, or west direction.

2. Interior of the kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most important places in your house, where all your food is kept. The kitchen is powered by the fire element and helps us in gaining good health. According to Vastu shastra, heating appliances like the oven and microwave are supposed to be placed in the southeast direction, whereas the stove and other electrical appliances should be kept in the right direction. The kitchen sink must be in ‘L’ shape and facing in the northern direction.

3. Curtains

Curtains are used to make the room look elegant as well as cover the area of excess cold and heat. According to Vastu shastra, one should use dark-colored curtains like grey, red, or black for the living room whereas light-colored curtains for the bedroom. By matching them with the furniture, you can use dark and heavy curtains in the negative zone of the house. Don’t use the wrong curtains in the wrong zone as it can attract problems and diseases. Hence, consult a Vastu professional before purchasing curtains.

4. Mirrors

It is known that whatever touches the mirror automatically multiplies and reflects. According to Vastu shastra, one should be cautious around a mirror as it can lead to misery and losses. Always remember to use mirrors in the positive zones of your houses as it attracts positivity. To flush the negative energies out of your house, mirrors must be kept facing the east or the north. It is advisable to keep the mirror covered at night.

5. Ceiling

In order to live a balanced life, Vastu shastra advises that the interior design of a ceiling should be flat and not carved. Avoid depressed or falling ceilings in your bedrooms. Remember that a flat ceiling works like a charm for residential properties.

6. Lighting

A house that doesn’t have enough light is considered to be full of negativity and darkness. Vastu shastra suggests using bright lights in your home. Remember to discard any dim or damaged lights.

7. Colours

Colour adds substance to one’s life and reflects a person’s personality. According to Vastu shastra, one should use bright and soft colors to keep your house soothing and relaxing. Don’t use dark colors on the walls as they attract negative energies and lead to an aura full of darkness.

Vastu shastra is a very powerful science of home decor that ensures good luck. When you are planning to change your interior design, also opt for someone who can help you with the Vastu of your home and make it happy and even more amazing.

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