7 Vastu-Approved Home Decor Ideas For A Harmonious Living Space
1. Wooden Decor Entrance Door Helps Invite Positive Energy: According to Vastu, a well-built wooden entrance door is considered good. Also, it serves as a protective shield from negative energies and provides aid to prosperity and good fortune. Choose solid wood doors made of teak or oak, and make sure that they open up in a clockwise manner to draw in good energetic vibrations. (Image Source: Pinterest/nfabiangarcia)
2. Wooden Wall Art And Panels Add To Aesthetics In Good Ways: Enhancing the walls of the house with wooden carvings, panels, and motifs increases the stability of the house. Integrating intricate carved wood pieces into a living or meditating area promotes a calming ambiance while also adhering to the Vastu guidelines for optimum mental rest and clarity. (Image Source: Pinterest/tableguy26)
3. The Proper Orientation Of Wooden Furniture: The correct positioning of wooden furniture contributes greatly to the balance of energy in the home. Sofas and cupboards, heavy wooden items, are suggested to be placed in the southwest corner for both stability and grounding. Also, do not place wooden furniture in the northeast, as that will further throw the region's energy out of balance. (Image Source: Pinterest/castleryus)
4. Aesthetics And Peace With A Wooden Mandir: A wooden mandir or prayer unit is an excellent addition for enabling spiritual harmony in the house. It is said that the placement of a wooden temple in the direction of the northeast enhances divine energy. Pair the mandir with high quality wood like rosewood or sandalwood to maximize the calming and natural aura. (Image Source: Pinterest/cibelepirapora)
5. Balanced Wooden Flooring To Instill Calmness: Flooring that is wooden serves to add balance and warmth to a house, promoting a grounded and stable environment. Vastu suggests the use of wooden floors in living rooms and bedrooms, as it also improves the comfort of these spaces along with providing a great energy flow. (Image Source: Pinterest/woodenstreet)
6. Positive Resonance With Wooden Wind Chimes: Good energy can be attracted and bad energy dispelled by placing wooden wind chimes near balconies or windows. Wooden wind chimes hung in the east or northeast direction promotes peace, harmony, and prosperity according to Vastu. (Image Source: Canva)
7. Wooden Decor Accents For A Natural Touch: Your home's Vastu energy can be improved profoundly with small wooden accents such as bowls, sculpture coasters, or even lamps. These pieces can be placed in the living or dining area to create a cosy, inviting environment without losing touch with nature. (Image Source: Pinterest/mymoreangle)
Inputs By: Raghunandan Saraf, Founder and CEO, Saraf Furniture (Image Source: Canva)