Vastu Shastra- the
science of interior design and architecture, this treatise had been crafted
generations ago as a guideline in the Indian subcontinent to integrate
architecture and designing with nature and make structures reverberating with
positive vibes. While many interior designers have ridiculed Vastu as
preposterous and confining, a little ways down the road it becomes crystal
clear that this science is just the most basic designing sense consecrated into
a detailed text.
I know that the very word consecrate might put off a few of
you but hang on, in the following lines
I mention the ten important things you must be prudent about, while decorating
your house.(Watch out! Vastu and you are going to be on the same page now!)
10. Avoid Clutters-
There is nothing more repulsive than a house without an arrangement. Be it the modern minimalist approach or a rustic
style, nothing justifies an out of symmetry chaotic arrangement. Vastu tells this very tale in a slightly mystical manner. It is advisable to get rid
of old decorations, damaged items, worn out boxes etc to dispel the negative
energies mustering in your house.
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9. Shape the rooms
rectangular- This is a very geometrical perspective. Rectangle or square
shaped rooms facilitate efficient utilization of the whole land area and are
also more manageable from the furniture point of view. As most of our tables,
cupboards and beds are all rectangular, they fit in line with rectangular
rooms. And Vastu too gives this a green card. It has been scripted in the Vastu
Shastra that rectangular rooms bring about order in the house and create a
happy aura.
8. Color therapy is
indispensable- All of our interior designers just go highbrow when it comes
to colors. There are a million theories out there- orange will give an
enthusiastic touch, blue calms the onlooker, green is literally evergreen and
the blabber is never ending. Time for some revelation- These themes have not
been crafted by some Tom, Dick or Harry; Vastu already said it all. Light colors
like blue, pink, lavender are suitable for bedroom. Kitchen should have a tinge
of fire and hence red is the pick. White
is suitable for study to enhance concentration.
7. Be painting wise- I guess everyone can
agree unanimously that our personal little haven should always be pleasing,
that is like the number one priority. Ergo the paintings and murals we choose
for our walls become very vital. We have been flooding our peppy walls with
sunrises and sunsets, horses azure and dotted lilies. Vastu since times
memorial has just been placing a gentle reminder about the same. Paintings of natural scenes are appreciated and depictions of wars, violent or somber
sketches are discouraged.
6. Mirrors can make
it or break it- Vastu places strong emphasis on the proper placement of
mirrors in the house as they are lauded as the reflectors of energy. They can
either brim the house with vigor or drain out all the delight of the residents.
Mirrors are abhorred in front of beds (you don’t want to be the crazy snow
white’s mother, do you?) and study (your books deserve all of your attention).
This dictum seems perfectly scientific and supportable I guess.
5. Lighting cannot be
taken lightly- Vastu Shastra, interior designers and prospective residents
resonantly stress in unison that the lightings of your house can prominently
affect your mood. Reminisce every time you have walked into your house when
there was a power cut, wasn’t there an involuntary element of shock and dismay?
To overcome the prolonged depressing effects of unsuitable lights, Vastu has
one simple rule- make it bright and warm.
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4. Basil has to find a place in your abode- Basil plant or tulsi must be planted in the front verandah of the house. Apart from the medicinal qualities of this plant, it adds to the greenery of the house and as indoor plants have always been the top favorites of the sophisticated decorators, why not keep something that is aesthetically pleasing and also has some viable value. Vastu also suggests that thorny plants like cactus should be avoided (fair enough, you don’t want to get hurt accidently!)
4. Basil has to find a place in your abode- Basil plant or tulsi must be planted in the front verandah of the house. Apart from the medicinal qualities of this plant, it adds to the greenery of the house and as indoor plants have always been the top favorites of the sophisticated decorators, why not keep something that is aesthetically pleasing and also has some viable value. Vastu also suggests that thorny plants like cactus should be avoided (fair enough, you don’t want to get hurt accidently!)
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3. Doorbells should be mellifluous- How many times have we made faces when that devil bell chimes and we are in the middle of some work! And this is perfectly natural, but while we blame our busy schedules for this attitude; care to spare a thought about the doorbell? Vastu dictates that doorbell should neither be very low pitched, which might be a little inaudible, nor very high pitched, which definitely annoys our brain cells. So just choose a soothing bell, something that can get into your ears and make you smile.
3. Doorbells should be mellifluous- How many times have we made faces when that devil bell chimes and we are in the middle of some work! And this is perfectly natural, but while we blame our busy schedules for this attitude; care to spare a thought about the doorbell? Vastu dictates that doorbell should neither be very low pitched, which might be a little inaudible, nor very high pitched, which definitely annoys our brain cells. So just choose a soothing bell, something that can get into your ears and make you smile.
2. Curtains matter more than you think-
Curtains directly affect the ambience of a room. That is why Vastu underscores
that stark colors like red and blue black should be kept at an arm’s length in
bedrooms while these same colors can be used in the living area to give a
classy look. For bedrooms and study, light colored curtains make a perfect
choice.
1. Main entrance is
actually the “main” entrance- The front door or the main entrance of your
house is the first pallet to flaunt off your decoration quotient. People
already emphasize the front door too much and often falter on making a decision
about this first look. Vastu Shastra has a simple principle for this- Make the
front door stand out by giving it a bigger frame than all the other doors. It
should emanate grandeur and auspicious positive symbols. A welcoming and warm
look that is all!
So all in all, Vastu
Shastra is not some ruler wielding typical professor which fuses your
decoration plans, infact it is a facilitator which can assist your decisions
through simple rules. And trust me when you have a streamlined treasure to
guide the tiniest of your home décor elements, from paintings to the front
door, it just can’t get cooler than this.
