The ancient Indian science of Vastu Shastra lays down specific mandates for every aspect of the architectural design of a building. According to Vastu, colours are a form of light energy that can have a profound impact on the energy of the people who live in those buildings. It is believed that Vastu colour therapy attracts healing power and corrects imperfections in your home.
Vastu masters have very specific suggestions for the colours that you should use in your home if you are looking to bring harmony and balance in your life. Here’s what they have to say about the Vastu colours for exterior walls.
Yellow for Power
Yellow, the colour of the sun, is a warm colour that radiates positive energy. Paint your walls yellow, and your home will be full of warmth and togetherness. Yellow also stands for tolerance, patience and wisdom.
Pink for True Love
Pink, the colour of first love, characterise purity of feelings, and an abundance of joy and romance. As the tint deepens, it signifies increasing darkness of spirit.
Green, the Colour of New Beginnings
Green represents the freshness of spring and renewed hope. Painting your home green will align it with the energy of nature and bring in an abundance of positivity.
Tranquil and Calm Blue
Blue is the colour of oceans and skies. It represents the eternal nature of life itself. It symbolises hope and gives out peaceful, soothing energy. However, some shades of blue can be perceived as being very cold.
Zesty, Punchy Orange
Orange is a vibrant and exuberant colour that is considered auspicious. It radiates warmth and happiness and is a powerful, mood-altering shade.
Pretty Peach
Painting your home in shades of peach will lead to contentment, and will attract positivity to your home. Peach symbolises ripeness and family love.
Elegant White
White is the colour that is formed when all the colours of the rainbow come together. As such, it represents wholeness, unity and pure, clean energy.
Shades of Grey
Grey lacks specific character, and to some people, it portends gloom and ambiguity. When it is complemented by a brighter shade or by white, there is overall harmony and balance.
Purple, the Colour of Royalty
Purple is a colour that has been chosen by kings down the ages, and it signifies respect and power. It is considered to be an auspicious and positive colour.
Deep and Sombre Brown
Brown, the colour of the earth, signifies depth and grounding. It is a heavy colour that is considered very stable, durable and dependable.
Vastu is said to balance out your body, mind and soul, and allows you to lead a harmonious life that is aligned with the energies of the elements. Even if you are a non-believer, there’s no harm in trying out these suggestions! To get more tips, consult a HomeLane designer. Do tell us what you think about these recommendations, in the comments below.
