In India, the Vastu Shastra approach is utilized to give order to the architecture and interior design of the house, similar to how feng shui is used in China. This technique aims to give the architecture of the house a humanistic and homely influence in order to leave a positive energetic mark on your home, your business, or the area you want to utilize.
We must remember that the living room is the hub of the house’s social activities. As a result, it should not only be warm and friendly to visitors, but also warm and welcoming to the family so that they can bond and spend some quality time together. Make a well-designed room with these Vastu principles to maintain proper energy flow in your home.
Entry
The main door is the entrance door into the room, and it can bring either negative or positive energy.
- The north, east, and northeast are the most advantageous positions for the entrance door.
- To create positive vibrations, the entrance should be brightly illuminated, have an attractive nameplate, and a floral arrangement might be placed on the door.
- A shoe rack should not be placed near the entryway.
Living Room Address
- The room should face north, east, northeast, or northwest, according to Vastu principles.
- If the dining room and living room are joined, the dining area should be to the east or southeast of the living room and close to the kitchen.
Furniture Arrangement
Avoid rounded or odd-shaped furniture in favor of square or rectangular options. When compared to synthetic materials, wooden furniture produces more energy vibrations.
- Heavy furniture, such as sofas, should be positioned in the room’s west or southwest corner.
- The sofa should be placed against the north or east wall.
- Place the television on the room’s southeast corner.
Color Combination
- Colors, according to Vastu, attract various sorts of energy. Choose neutral hues such as white, cream, and beige instead of dark ones. Colors like blue, green, and warm yellow can also be used in the room.
- Introduce pillows and accessories in rich tones such as turquoise, pink, or gold to add richness and highlight the room’s design.
- Colors like black and dark red should be avoided since, according to Vastu, they absorb negative energies.
Room Decoration
- Maintain a tidy and clutter-free living area at all times. Remove all non-essential furniture and items from the room.
- Make a well-designed living room that reflects your personal tastes and lifestyle, and make sure the décor creates cheerful and tranquil feelings.
- Never use works of art or accessories that convey grief in the room. Remove broken objects, non-functioning appliances, broken mirrors, fractured glass, and other items that, according to the Vastu system, draw negative energy and bad luck.
- Avoid placing dried flowers, a bonsai, or a cactus in the space and instead incorporate artwork that highlights the beauty of nature. Remember that live flowers attract positive energy, whilst dried flowers attract negative energy.
- Air-purifying plants such as the money plant, spider plant, areca palm, snake plant, and peace lily can be used to decorate your living space.
- Set up a fish tank on the north, east, or northeast side of the room to create a tranquil and pleasant ambiance. In the north, locate a water source.