Riddhi Bhal, An Independent Vastu Expert

Colours, according to vastu shastra, plays an important role in bringing balance in life by stimulating energy. Colours also enhances the ability to take decisions carefully. Thus, colours should be carefully coordinated with the colours of elements and planets associated with different directions. The colours we choose also bear a special responsibility as they reflect our inner personality and life’s approach.

Here are some guidelines on particular colours which will help you to choose the right vastu colour for every room.

Bedroom: Light colours are suitable for bedroom. Pink, blue, green, grey and lavender in their lighter shades keep the rooms tranquil and induce good sleep. Pink or cream coloured tiles or marble are good for flooring.

Drawing Room: The best colours for living room are yellow, light orange, light green or light blue or as per direction of the hall.

Kitchen: Kitchen must have some tinge of red as it depicts fire. White or blue are suitable for walls and flooring. Orange can also be a good colour for kitchen as it is a healing colour and increases the craving for food.

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Dining Room: Blue is ideal, shades of green and pink are also suitable. This being the family room, these colours stimulate the mind and calms down violence.

Guest Room: For active and pleasant atmosphere prefer yellow, green, blue, orange or lavender in their lighter shades.

Study Room: To improve concentration and for pleasantness opt for green, blue or light purple.

Children Room: Use green colour for kids room as it encourages concentration. Bright colours like pink, blue, yellow orange and purple are suitable for baby rooms.

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Bathroom: White, light grey, pink or any pastel shade is suitable. Use colours as per direction of the toilet.

Some colours add zest to life and give positive attitude whereas some colours act the opposite way. For instance, green drives away anxiety, blue cures insomnia, red solves your weight problem, orange improves your appetite, pink relives from tension and yellow improves memory. Each colour is linked with a particular part of human body and affects emotionally, physically and mentally. It has been scientifically proved that colours influence us, though we might not be aware of it. Thus, chose your colours wisely!