Site icon Housing News

Vastu colour for home in 2025: Best fit colours for kitchen, living room, bedroom

How to choose the right colours for your home, based on Vastu

Colours play a significant role in a person’s life, especially the ones on the walls of the house. Restlessness, career, financial, or relationship problems, etc., are sometimes believed to originate or worsen—perhaps due to the incorrect use of colours as per Vastu. This is something we may not even realise but Vastu colours for home have a significant psychological effect on people as specific colours stimulate different emotions in people.

If you are doing up your own house or even looking at a rented apartment, following basic Vastu colour discipline will help. These colours are suggested based on the associated elements. It is important to have a balance of these colours in your home as these encourage creativity, bring in wealth and help lead a healthy and positive life. In this guide, we will discuss Vastu colours for 2025 and how you can choose the best fit for various living spaces in the house.

See also:  Home colour selection ideas for your property

Vastu colours for home based on 5 elements

While choosing Vastu colours for your home, ensure that they balance well with the five elements—Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Space. Earth thrives on water and fire keeps water and air in check. Space, known as the Brahmasthan, is free of construction and connects one cosmically.

Earth

This element plays an important role where stability is required, such as in the living room and bedroom. To balance with the Earth element, use colours like brown, green, off-white and beige. Additionally, you can incorporate natural materials like jute, bamboo, cane, wood, and recyclable cotton in your décor.

Fire

This element stands for light and energy and is suitable for the kitchen and living room. While colours like red and orange are linked with the fire element, it’s recommended to use them in combination with neutral colours to achieve balance.

Water

Different shades of blue and sea green are prevalently used as wall colours as per Vastu for the bedroom. A symbol of relaxation, this element’s wall colours provide positive and calming energy.

Air

As the name suggests, this element is closely associated with nature and openness. Colours that are pleasing, such as pastels and lighter shades of green and yellow, help in managing this element. Air has a strong presence in open and seamless areas like the living room.

Space

Areas such as the entrance of the living room and the meditation room strongly reflect this element. White, cream, and pastel shades align well with it.

What is the significance of Vastu colours for home? 

Colour Represents
Red Bravery, Passion, power, emotions, warmth
Blue Beauty, contentment, devotion, truth, new growth
Green Growth, healing, fertility, prosperity
White Purity, openness, innocence, luxury
Yellow Optimism, openness, study, intelligence
Orange Spirituality, Power, Determination, goals, good health, comfort
Brown Stability, satisfaction, comfort
Purple

 

Black

Richness, luxury, graciousness, pride

 

Gloomy and negative energy

Vastu wall colour as per direction

Direction Ruled by Colours
North-east Jupiter Light blue, yellow
East Sun White, light blue
South-east Venus Orange, pink, silver
North Mercury Green, pista green, light blue
North-west Moon Light grey colour as per vastu, white, cream
West Saturn West wall colour as per vastu are blue, white,grey
South-west Rahu Peach, mud colour or light brown
South Mars Red , coral red, pink and yellow

See also: Should you give up on a good property because of imperfect Vastu?

House colour Vastu for each area 

Mentioned below are the Vastu colours that are recommend to be used in the various parts of your house.

Home exterior colours

Main door/Entrance colours

Best colours as per Vastu for kitchen

Colours that should not be used in kitchen 

Hall Colour as per Vastu

Ceiling

As per Vastu, ceiling colours should be light. White is the best choice, as it attracts positive energy and wards off negativity. Experts suggest that if you have dark-coloured ceilings, consider repainting them in shades of white or pastels.

White on the ceiling represents openness, purity, cleanliness, and luxury. Dark ceiling colours are not recommended by Vastu, as they create a claustrophobic atmosphere and promote negativity.

Dining area

The dining area is where the family gathers for meals. Warm colours such as peach, yellow, light orange, and even blue are ideal Vastu colours for this space.

Children’s room colour as per Vastu

According to Vastu Shastra, colours in a child’s room should be chosen with great care, especially during their formative years. Light pastel colours create a positive impact on the child.

The north-west direction is ideal for rooms of children who are grown up and pursuing higher studies. Since the north-west direction is governed by the moon, children’s rooms in this area should be painted white, as per Vastu.

Study room

If you have a home office or study room, opt for colours like light green, blue, cream, and white. Lighter hues of gold, yellow, brown, and green help create a stable working environment, enhance productivity, and make the space appear larger.

Home staircase

For home staircases, light colours such as beige, oak wood, and white are the best choices according to Vastu. Dark colours like red, black, and navy blue should be avoided.

Vastu colour for bedroom

What are the Vastu colour options for guest room?

Bathroom

Vastu colour for home temple

As per Vastu, the home temple should be painted in light colours such as white, light blue, lavender, yellow, or light green. These shades allow positivity to flow into the temple room. Don’t use dark red, dark grey, dark brown or dark black for home temples as they get in negative energy in the house.

See also: Vastu faults that you shouldn’t ignore while buying a home

Vastu compliant colours for Balcony/Veranda

According to Vastu, the balcony should be in the north or east direction. It is best to use calming colours like blue, cream, and light tones of pink and green for this space, as it is where the occupants connect with the outside world.

Garage

As per Vastu, the ideal location for a garage is in the north-west direction. The best colours for a garage are white, yellow, blue, or other light shades. Blue is a good colour for security cabin outside your house.

Room colours as per Vastu: Quick glance

Room Suggested wall colours according to vastu Wall colours according to vastu to avoid
 

Home exterior

Yellowish-white, off-white, light mauve Black
Main door/entrance White, silver or wood colours Red, deep yellow
Ceiling White or off-white Black and grey
Drawing/living room White/yellow Dark colours
 

Dining room

Green, blue or yellow Grey
Kitchen Orange or red Dark grey, blue, brown and black
Pooja room Yellow, beige, white, green Red
Study Light green, blue, cream or white Brown, grey
Master bedroom Blue Dark shades of red
Guest room White Dark shades of red
Kid’s room White Dark blue and red
Bathroom White Dark shades of any colour
Balcony/veranda Blue, cream, light tones of pink and green Grey, black
Garage White, yellow, blue Black, brown
Staircase White, beige, brown, light grey, pale blue Red and black

While this table serves as a quick reference for Vastu colours for the home, not all Vastu Shastra home colours may always suit the homeowner. Vikash Sethi, CEO and founder of A2ZVastu.com, says that colours according to Vastu should be chosen based on the direction and the homeowner’s date of birth.

See also: West facing house Vastu plan with pooja room, living room and other rooms

Vastu tips for home renovation

Are you planning a renovation?  If you are planning one then do it in such a way that the natural energy flow of your house

Planning a renovation? Ensure you don’t disrupt the natural energy flow of your home. Here are some tips:

  • Don’t demolish Northeast corners: Since Northeast stands for prosperity and positivity, one should not demolish this area while planning renovation.
  • South-facing homes: In case you are renovating south-facing homes, ensure that you are using bright colours and placing mirrors properly.
  • Balance the five elements: Use the five elements while renovating your house- for instance, use water elements like fountains or aquariums in the north direction of your house. However, you have to avoid them in the south direction.

Curtains colour guidelines as per Vastu

Vastu colour for home: Best flooring colour options according to direction

See also: Kamdhenu cow: Where to keep at home and vastu benefits?

Modern decor with Vastu

If you are looking at a combination of Vastu principles along with a modern look, one can use textures, accessories and lighting to do up the house. For instance, you can use mild earthy textures like wood or natural stone for walls in the southwest direction to give a classy look.

Vastu twist with seasonal change

Giving your house Vastu updates based on seasons will give it a good facelift and ensure that the energy is retained.

Tips for colours of paintings and pictures as per Vastu

Vastu planter colours for home

Vastu and impact of natural light while designing home

Vastu Doshas and remedies 

Also read all about which direction to sleep scientifically for peaceful sleep

Housing.com POV

Colours play a crucial role on our emotions and well-being. Based on the Indian architectural science Vastu Shastra, you can design your home with favourable colours that will bring positivity to your home. While choosing colours, you have to balance in such a way that your preferences are met, the decor is pleasant and it is Vastu complaint. Note that Vastu Shastra always recommends things close to nature and so while following the principles Vastu, give preference to  natural colours over synthetic ones, as the latter will not effectively channelise positive energy.

FAQs

What does Vastu and Vastu Shastra mean?

Vastu stands for the place where you live and Vastu Shastra are a set of instructions on how to go about building structure to maintain peaceful living.

What are the colours that are considered auspicious according to Vastu?

According to Vastu Shastra, colours such as white, green, blue or yellow are vastu complaint for homes.

How is blue colour good for the home as per Vastu?

Rooms facing the east direction benefit of the blue colour.

What is the best color for kitchen walls as per Vastu?

As per Vastu, the best colours for kitchen walls are orange, brown, white, yellow and green as they are warm and suitable for the kitchen.

Which colour is not good for kitchen?

As per Vastu, black, dark grey, dark brown, dark blue, purple are colours that shouldn’t be used in kitchen.

Which colour should not be used in bedroom?

Colours like red, purple, black and brown should not be used in bedroom as they increase the heart rate, which impact sleep as these make the person alert.

What are the happy colours?

Happy colours are colours that bright and warm pastel shades, like yellow, peach, pink, orange, lilac etc.

Which color sofa is good for Vastu?

As per Vastu, the sofa should be of white or blue colour as they are associated with clarity and purity.

What is the colour of ceiling in Vastu?

Neutral and light tones like white, cream etc. make for good ceiling colours.

Which plants are suitable according to Vastu for home?

Money plant, lucky bamboo plant, Tulsi and peace lily are some plants that can be kept at home which are vastu compliant.

What is the best color for Vastu?

Best colour for the Puja room as per Vastu is Yellow.

Which colours should be avoided by Vastu?

Red colour for the Puja room should be avoided.

What is the colour of walls in Vastu Shastra?

Yellow means happiness and is good for living room. White or off-white is recommended for bedrooms.

Is grey colour good for Vastu?

Grey brings negative energy and should be avoided in living rooms.

Which colour is the west wall colour as per vastu?

West wall colour as per vastu should be either blur or white.

Which colour is the south wall colour as per vastu?

South wall colour as per vastu should be either orange or red.

What should the vastu colors for bedroom be?

Vastu colors for bedroom should be blue or green.

What should be the hall colour as per vastu?

Hall colour as per vastu should be yellow or white.

 

Got any questions or point of view on our article? We would love to hear from you. Write to our Editor-in-Chief Jhumur Ghosh at jhumur.ghosh1@housing.com

 

 

Was this article useful?
  • ? (158)
  • ? (24)
  • ? (23)
Exit mobile version