Vastu Shastra is fast getting popularity in India as well as in many foreign countries. Talking about its origin, it is basically a Sanskrit word where vastu refers to nature or surrounding whereas Shastra is science. It is a gift from India to the world. Vastu Shastra deals with architecture and design. The focus here is on producing positive vibrations by adopting placement methods in plots, lands and buildings. This form of science aims to create healthy environment in the household. Based on laws of nature, most of the newly built houses in urban places are using Vastu to maintain the harmony inside the house.

Among the various things suggested by vastu, placement of furniture and water storage tanks, layout of the house, appropriate color scheme take the top spots. Vastu places special emphasis on water resources and topography of land. Apart from that, aspects like direction, placement, land size etc are also considered. Vastu Shastra derives its inspiration from five elements of nature; earth, water, fire, space and air. According to Vastu, all these five elements must be in harmony. According to vastu, man and nature are made of these five elements and therefore it is quite natural that one affects another. Factors like water and moon affects our system so we must give due importance to the synergy. 

It is recommended to take help from principles of Vastu before purchasing our building any land and house. One must pay attention to shape of land, placement of doors and windows, placement of objects in the house, and Vedic elements. All these factors get a great help from vastu. It will also help you before embarking on your household journey.

The best accessory for the walls is a neat painting. The type of painting for each room has to be different in taste. Some times a single painting does much to add vibrancy to the room. Paintings reflect personality traits and also certain paintings enhance the positive energy in the room. The size of the painting is also dependent on the arrangement of furniture, lighting, height of the ceiling, color of the walls or position.

In case the walls are white or sunset yellow then the frame can do much to add to the importance of the room. Investing in good frames is a costly but important choice. There are ornate ones, ornamental designs and also remarkable wooden frames that bring out the oriental/ethnic charm. It is also important to not confuse the viewer with too many paintings.

Villa styled houses can have paintings of the village/farm types in the entrance or on the main door itself. As the rooms are spacious one can employ ethnic paintings by noted artists. The choice can be in the court type drama, series of Ganesha paintings or abstract art. Paintings for the dining area can also be classy with subtle hues that suit the ambience of the hall.

Paintings in the bedroom or kids room must befit the décor. The subtle hues must be relevant. The simple ones of flowers, petals or rough sketches in pastel or charcoal does much to retain the simplicity. Canvas arts are unique in their culture and one needs to look into the special exhibitions that are arranged in major studios. Signature art is truly found to be exclusive but investing in the same is a privileged item for an art lover.

There are Phad, Madhubani, Tanjore, Warli and other portrait paintings to chose from. Caricatures are perfect for kid’s doors and rooms as they reflect the enthusiastic nature that is easily identified with kids.