Vastu Shastra Based - Colour Selection for Your House

Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science that unifies science, art, astronomy, and astrology to help make people`s lives better. As per Vastu Shastra, every direction is governed by a particular planet and certain gods or devils or tatwas. According to Vastu Shastra, the 5 elements — fire, water, earth, air, and space are a combination of cosmic energies. If any of these elements are not balanced then it can attract tons of negativity at home. By following a few principle guidelines of Vastu Shastra, homeowners can efficiently escalate their standard of living, financial stability, peace, and prosperity at home.

This article will elaborate on the colors that should be chosen for various areas of the house for well-being and peace. Generally, colors have a significant emotional effect on people. Few particular colors stimulate some characteristic emotions in people, it is important to have appropriate Vastu colors for your home to have a happy and healthy life.

By color, one should not restrict oneself to the color of the walls only. The color should be applied to the soft furnishing, flooring, upholstery, finishes and other such areas possible.

Significance of Various Colours in Vastu Sastra

Significance of Red colour in vastu

Color of blood and has an association with our life and body
Represents lust, passion, materialism, base energies, bravery, power, drama, emotions, action, passion, aggressiveness, warmth, energy and, vibrancy
Use red color for warmth and energy
Avoid in resting places
People suffering from depression should avoid red color

Significance of Blue Colour in Vastu

Represents sky and water
Signifies beauty, tranquility, contentment, emotions, inspiration, devotion, truth and mercy
Helps to heal and reduces pain
Use in huge areas
Avoid using for small rooms
Choose lighter shades of blue
Avoid in office, shop or factory
Having too much can lead to cough, cold and similar medical issues

Significance of Green Colour in Vastu

Color of blood and has an association with our life and body
Represents lust, passion, materialism, base energies, bravery, power, drama, emotions, action, passion, aggressiveness, warmth, energy and, vibrancy
Use red color for warmth and energy
Avoid in resting places
People suffering from depression should avoid red color

Significance of White Colour in Vastu

Signifies purity, cleanliness, openness, innocence, simplicity, and luxury
Represents privacy and intimacy hence do not paint the whole house white
Make sure to have the whole ceiling of the house in white color (including car parking)

Significance of Yellow Colour in Vastu

Represents happiness, purity, optimism, illumination, intelligence, stable mind, wealth and concentration
Can be used at places that aren’t big
The solar plexus chakra (out of the 7 chakras) of the human body has yellow color hence, people having behavioral issues can use more of yellow color

Significance of Orange Colour in Vastu

Characterizes pride, determination, good health, vivacity, warmth, action, energy, comfort and ease
Can be used by people who feel depressed
Ones willing to put in determined efforts to achieve goals in their life should use more of orange color

Significance of brown Colour in Vastu

Represents satisfaction, masculinity, contentment, comfort, stability and earth element
Can be used by anyone who wants to feel happy and satisfied in his life

Significance of Purple colour in Vastu

Color of luxury, riches, graciousness, self-respect and, poise
Can be used by people who’re suffering from inferiority complex

Significance of Violet Colour in Vastu

Represents spirituality, contentment, memory, concentration, peace of mind and decisive nature
Helps to make indecisive people make better decisions and instill confidence
People who feel they’re always discontented with life can use violet color
Use moderately in kid’s bedroom, Pooja room, study room and the rooms of people whose work requires constant mental activity

Significance of Pastel Colours in Vastu

Pastel colours include Light Pink, Light Blue, Light Green, Aqua, Lavender, Cream, Ivory, White, Light Grey Etc.,
Pastels are considered best in Vastu Shastra
Give an elegant and sober look

Significance of neutral Colours in vastu

Neutral colours are black, white, grey, brown and beige
Considered very good in Vastu Shastra

best colours According to Direction - Vastu

North-east – Light blue
East – White or light blue.
South-east – (associated with fire) orange, pink and silver
North – Green and its shades
North-west – (related to air) white, light grey, and cream
West – (place of ‘Varun’ i.e., water) blue or white
South-west – Peach, mud color, biscuit or light brown.
South – Red and yellow

Application of Colours in Different parts of House - Vastu

main Door Colour Based on Vastu

All the energy enters your home through the entrance
entrance in the East or North is the best option
Green and its shades are the best options
Keep fresh green plants near the entrance so it looks divine.

Living Room Colour Based on Vastu

An area where you entertain guests and spend quality time with family
Using white, pastels and light shades of blue, red, yellow and green will not only provide a comforting feeling but also give the illusion of space.

Kitchen colour based on Vastu

South-east represents the fire element which represents the Red color
Should colors of fire including Silver, white, and pink

puja or Prayer Room colour Based on vastu

Should be located in the north-east
Should be colored using light colors such as light yellow, white, cream, light green, light blue

Bedroom Colour based on Vastu

Having a bedroom in the South-west direction is ideal. If not possible, South-west, West and South-east are also an option. The color for the bedroom will primarily depend on the direction of the bedroom.

The Southwest Bedroom

Ideal for master bedroom
Have earthy and neutral tones, for instance brick red, browns, ochre yellow, ivory, beige, etc.
Combination of brown, pink and blue will ensure a good balance
Wooden flooring with various hues of brown or ochre yellow Jaisalmer yellow marble.