Diwali home decor ideas: How to choose the perfect Vastu-aligned piece of art for every room

Home decor: Vastu recommends artwork that symbolises stability and growth, such as paintings of nature, mountains, or waterfalls (Image: Canva)

As Diwali draws closer, your home takes on special significance, reflecting the joy and light the festival brings. Amid all the renovations, one of the most impactful ways to boost this festive spirit is through your wall decor. Thoughtfully chosen Vastu-aligned art can do more than beautify your space; it can channel positive energy, balance, and prosperity into every room.

The artwork influences the mood, energy, and harmony of a room. When thoughtfully selected, art can transform a space, making it feel balanced and inviting. Vastu Shastra offers guidance on choosing art that not only enhances visual appeal but also brings prosperity and positive energy to your home. Artwork improves a room's energy as well as its visual appeal," Vibhav Kshitiz, Founder of Artwordvibhav.

Here’s how to choose Vastu-aligned wall art for each room, suggests Kshitiz, to ensure your Diwali renovation enhances both beauty and positive energy in your home:

• Living room: This is the place where you greet guests and create a first impression of your home. Vastu recommends artwork that symbolises stability and growth, such as paintings of nature, mountains, or waterfalls. These themes help create a welcoming atmosphere. Placing such art on the south wall, especially in vibrant colors like yellow, blue, green, or red, invites vitality and positive energy into the space.

• Bedroom: It is a sanctuary for rest and intimacy, Vastu suggests art that promotes calmness and harmony. Couple paintings, family portraits, or images of birds are ideal to encourage love and connection. Soft hues like pink, light green, orange, or sky blue work well here, with art placed on the southwest wall to symbolise nurturing relationships and affection.

• Kitchen: It is the heart of the home, Vastu encourages artwork that suggests warmth and nourishment, like food-themed paintings or abstract art in peach, yellow, or cream tones. Placing these on the east wall, associated with the rising sun, ensures a positive and uplifting energy throughout the space.

• Study areas: Vibrant, inspiring art that encourages learning and focus, is good for study areas as per Vastu. Images of Lord Ganesh, Goddess Saraswati, or motivational quotes in bright colours help to promote intellectual growth and clarity. Positioning these on the north or east walls is ideal for supporting concentration and wisdom.