Vastu Shastra describes how the correct room layout along with colors representing earth, fire, water, air, and space elements will not only bring peace but also allow the flow of energy that is rejuvenating for the body.
Living Room (Drawing Room / Hall)
The living room is the area that brings the home together. The Vastu for living rooms implies that one should use off-whites and creams along with soft yellows, light greens or pastel blues to bring forth an atmosphere that is positive and open. These colors are the perfect choice for the distribution of light as well as for the promotion of social interaction even in small rooms.
Refrain from the use of such colors as deep reds, blacks, dark grey, or purple which belong to the category of dark or intense shades being that they have the ability to suppress energy and give a feeling of heaviness or tightness of space.
Bedroom
The bedroom is a place where one gets rest and thus it is necessary to decorate it with the wall colors recommended by Vastu such as light green or blue or lavender so as to set the atmosphere of relaxation that will give good sleep. The bedrooms located in the areas influenced by fire energy coming from the south must be equipped with color schemes that are both soothing and calming.
It is extremely inappropriate to use bright or stimulating colors in bedrooms. It is because such colors make it difficult to have a peaceful rest.
Kitchen
According to Vastu rules, the kitchen is ruled by the fire element (Agni). The kitchen becomes more lively and inviting with warm colors. Colours like soft orange including saffron and warm yellow coral and pink that increase appetite and energy.
One should take caution in the use of water-related shades like blue and cool neutrals. As the latter two are the kinds of colors yielding the fire energy is necessary for a vibrant kitchen environment. This may be slowly reduced by the shade usage.
Pooja/Prayer Room
White is the central color of the puja room as it symbolizes purity, peace, and spirituality. The prayer room may have white as the main shade to benefit from it. But light blue and soft yellow or pale pink may also work in providing a peaceful ambience. In order not to cause distractions to the devotional aspect, any strong or heavy or dark color schemes should never be used.
Study/Home Office
Besides a place for learning, a study room is also an area where concentration is needed. Therefore such a space should always be kept peaceful and have good visibility. The best way to get mental clarity and focus that is maximum. Vastu calls for the utilization of light greens and pastel blues along with white and cream colors. The intense energetic openness is still there.When one avoids the usage of darker or intense shades like grey or brown.
Dining Room & Guest Room
Light peach and soft terracotta along with gentle coral, green and blue tones are the colors that should adorn the dining room spaces. As they are the ones that bring about bonding and positive dining experiences.
The most suitable color combination for guest rooms which includes light blue combined with pale green and neutral whites. Also, pick colors that are appropriate for room direction but avoid the use of bold red and purple.
Hence, the Vastu-compliant guide for room direction in tandem with color implementation. This results in homes that not only have positive energy but also natural light and spiritual balance. Identify paint colors depending both on room purpose and desired mood as well as the orientation of each space.
