Your living room is the first space that welcomes you home. It is also the most used when guests come over or when the whole family decides to spend some quality time together. An inviting yet homely feel is what most people look for in a living room – where they can be comfortable yet showcase their décor style. And if you are someone who believes in the power of Vastu, you can follow these tips to make your living room Vastu-compliant. AshnaDdhannak, a Vastu Shastra expert, doles out tips that can attract the right energy and vibe in your living room.

Vastu for Living Room: Attract Positivity Through Your Main Door

The main door in your living room is where the flow of energy begins, and according to Vastu expert AshnaDdhannak, it should face the north, east, or north-east direction. She also advises against painting the door black or having any water-related elements around it. For better Vastu, decorate the door with an ornate nameplate and floral torans. Restrict keeping a dustbin or shoe rack right outside the main door, as they attract bad energy. Since this is the first entryway to your home, make sure the area around the main door is well-lit and inviting.

Vastu for Living Room: How to Place your Furniture

Adding a homely touch to your living space is one of the key things that distinguish it from a hotel room, and while you can add as many décor elements as you like, if you believe in Vastu, you need to know the right direction for their placement.

Ashna recommends placing heavy furniture such as your sofa set in the west or south-west direction of the living room. Most living areas have a television set or other electronic appliances, and she advises installing them in the south-east part of the living room. If your dining space is also part of your living room, make sure it is situated in the east or south-east part of the room. It also a good idea to have it close to the kitchen so that there is an easy access of food.

Vastu for Living Room: Colour it Right

Your living room gives your guests an insight about your style, and the right colour scheme can help you make a good first impression. According to Vastu, there are specific colours for each room of the house that help trap in positive energy. For the living room, Ashna suggests painting the walls in lighter shades like light pink, white, cream, beige, floral white. Each of these are associated with different positive vibes such as purity, warmth, calmness, perfection, beauty, etc. Your dining space can be in colours like peach, saffron, yellow, and light orange.

Strike a balance by having furnishings that are in contrast with the primary hue of the walls as it will create the right energy and fill your living room with happiness. Pick drapes and cushions in bold shades of turquoise, bright pink and streaks of gold to create a vibrant environment.

Vastu for Living Room: Décor Products to Discard

The home décor products that you place in your living space also have an impact on your home's vibrations. There are certain objects that have negative or bad flow of energy, and can lead to an unhealthy home environment. To make your living room Vastu-compliant, you should avoid placing these décor products.

Paintings that depict negative scenes like a sinking ship, wars, a crying child, sadness, etc can foster pain or sorrow in your mind and so Ashna recommends avoiding hanging such art in your living room or any other area of your home. Electronic appliances that are no longer working must be fixed or discarded so regularly check your wall clocks and home appliances. Broken photo frames, show pieces, mirrors with cracks should be discarded as well as they can bring bad luck.