Home, they say is where the heart is. True, but to turn that structure that you have into a home that helps you and your family bond and grow, one needs to ensure that the décor and items used in the interiors spread peaceful, positive and healthy vibrations. It is with this thought in mind that we present this article to you. Here are a few vaastu shastra tips on what one should avoid while decorating and painting the interiors of their homes.

Light Shades for a happy outlook

Colours, they say, have an effect on ones character and mood. It is with thought that Vaa8stu suggests that we be cautious about the colours we use in our homes. One should, under no circumstance, use the colours black, red or grey to paint the entrance to their house – in short, avoid using dark colours. A dull entrance is not something that is conducive to one’s health and prosperity. If one wishes to go dual tone - the wall facing the east or the one facing the south should done in a darker shade (they say the colour green signifies growth and prosperity). For other walls, use colours like white, yellows, blue or dark green.

Thorny Plants? No way!!

Vaastu shastra propagators warn one against using thorny plants like cactus to decorate the interiors of our homes. Similarly, plants with red-coloured flowers and bonsai trees are a big no-no inside the house. One is advised not to place any potted plants either along the north and east walls and never place plants in the north-east corner of one’s home. On the contrary, one is encouraged to use Basil (Tulsi) plants or money plants at home as it helps to draw in happiness and prosperity.

Wall décor for the house

Another concern that Vaastu practitioners warn us about is the kind of pictures and paintings that we hang on the walls of our homes and the statues we use as well for decoration purpose. At no cost should one hang paintings or pictures that depict scenes of war like that of the Mahabharta or Ramayana or anything that is scary, aggressive or paintings of abstract nature with conflicting shades. Neither should one place any heavy statues in the northeast corner of a room. Any statue of a wild bird or beast must never be placed in the house. Instead one should use paintings that carry messages of encouragement, those that depict the beauty of nature and temples in order to live a healthy life. One should also use religious signs like the swastika and Om or even a rangoli as it helps to ward off negative and evil influences.

Expose them not

It is believed that overhead beams in ones living room adversely affect one and can cause dissent among family members that could lead to arguments. One is also prohibited from sitting under such exposed beams as it will only create a sense of continued worrying. If such exposed beams do exist in one’s home, the best way to tackle the issue is by using a false ceiling. If this is not an option you can invest in, try using a chandelier or some sort of lighting as this will balance out the negative energy.

No clutter in the bedroom

Not only does a cluttered bedroom look displeasing but it is also responsible for spreading negative vibrations throughout the room. A bedroom should reflect a peaceful space where one can be calm. Therefore, please do not keep anything under one’s bed as this could affect one’s subconscious mind and will result in sleep disruption. One should never keep their footwear under their bed. One should make an effort to keep their wardrobes organized. A well ventilated bed room is ideal. This affects one’s life and helps one to be organized and concise in what they do.

Keep these simple yet extremely vital vaastu tips in mind and one will help to spread positive energy across the house and help draw in wealth and prosperity. These small steps will make a huge difference not only in one’s homes but also in one’s individual personality as well. You are responsible for the choices you make. In turn, these choices and decisions determine the way your life shapes out. It is imperative that one makes the right choices and decorate our homes with the right items, paintings, plants and as well as use the right colours.

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