Friday 25 December 2015

Feng Shui Colours – The How and Why



Colour is considered one of the easiest ways to shift energy in a home or office. According to Feng Shui, each colour is a representative of the elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood. These elements are prominent in specific areas of the house and the shades of colours in these areas should promote the correct elements to bring good energy.

1.     Fire – The colours red, orange, yellow, purple and pink are shades of the fire element.
Red is indicative of passion, romance and warmth. It is best used in the bedroom or in main office spaces.
Orange brings brightness and fun into a space. It should be avoided in areas of peace and reflection.
Yellow is one of the more auspicious colours of Feng Shui. It represents warmth, cheerfulness and sunlight. It brings positive energy and should be used in the kitchen.
Purple is connected to spiritual awareness, mental and physical healing, royalty, luxury and more. It is considered a very strong colour, so it is a better idea to use it in home decor items like pillows and paintings.
Pink is the colour of love and is considered a soothing force. It can be used in a bedroom or a creative office space.

2.     Earth – Beige, taupe and sandy colours are shades of the earth element.
These colours bring stability, nourishment and strength to your home. They can be used in the bedrooms to bring positive energy.

3.     Metal – The colours white and grey are considered metal colours of Feng Shui.

White brings purity, confidence and poise. It is said to usher in new beginnings and opportunities. It should be used in the living room and meditation room.
Grey is said to bring sharpness into a space and clear up negative energy. It can be used in living rooms and the main entrance areas of offices. Avoid using it in bedrooms.

4.     Water – Blue and Black are the colours of the water Feng Shui element.

Blue is a colour of positivity, energy and peace. It brings calmness and healing. It can be used in home decor and in the North, East and South-East side of the home. It can be used in bedrooms and living rooms.

Black is said to represent income and money. Though most people consider black a negative colour, according to Feng Shui it brings power and stability. Avoid using it too much in bedrooms and kitchens. It can be used in home decor and the entry area.

5.     Wood – Brown and Green are the colours of the wood element.

Brown is considered to bring health, unity, wealth and abundance into your home. It can be used in the entry and the kitchen. It can be used in a limited manner in the living room and bedrooms.


Green signifies growth, nature and balance. Bring the force of nature into your home and your lives by using green in your living rooms and bedrooms. It can also be brought in by putting potted plants in your home.

Saturday 19 December 2015

Vaastu Tips for your Home


According to Indian Vaastu, each house has its own energy type. When you move into a house, the energy field of that house starts affecting your life. It is therefore important to make sure that your house resonates with positive energy. There are several ways to ensure that this happens.

1.     Make sure you have a nameplate outside your door. It is said to make opportunities come your way, with ease.

2.     It is important to keep incense sticks or lamps burning as fire is known as a cleanser of negative energy.

3.     Keep a lemon in a glass of water and change it every sixth day of the week as another way of removing negative energy.

4.     Avoid keeping medicine boxes in the kitchen. It attracts negative energy.

5.     Be sure to regularly meditate and chant to fill the environment of your house with positive energy.

6.     Place ‘Om’ or “Swastik’ symbols at the door of your house.

7.     The ringing of bells is said to invite positive energy, so hang bells or wind chimes outside your house or near the gate.

8.     Ensure that the paintings in your house are of positive ideas and elements. Avoid paintings of negative ideas like war or sorrow.

9.     Place bowls of salt in the corners of rooms to dispel negative energy.


1. Perform pujas regularly to ensure the infusion of positive energy in your home.

Wednesday 9 December 2015

Looking to invest? Bavdhan is your best bet!


Bavdhan is quickly rising as the place to be investing in. A suburb of Pune, it began its ascent with the Commonwealth Games in 2008 because of the spurt in development with new roads, shops, electricity and other civic amenities. Located on the NDA road, it is off the Mumbai- Bangalore Highway. It connects the more affluent suburbs of Kothrud and Aundh, and by extension, Baner. The connectivity it brings is an important factor in its increasing value.

Bavdhan is also located in proximity to the Hinjewadi IT Park and other companies nearby. Along with attracting students from colleges in Kothud, Baner and Aundh, it also attracts a large number of IT professionals. If this is your first investment, Bavdhan is a safe choice because the value is only set to rise because of the above mentioned reasons, those being location, connectivity and demand. If you are looking to invest in your second home, Bavdhan should be your first choice. Finding tenants is very easy with the demand for rentals in the area.

While looking to invest, one must always check out the infrastructure, connectivity, location and proximity to important amenities before investing. Bavdhan comes up with a green light on all of these indicators.
The hilly foothills in the area, the spectacular views and the refreshing greenery are all added perks to living in Bavdhan. The easy connectivity with the city, the proximity to workplaces and centres of education as well as easy access to amenities make it the perfect place to own a home. Make a good investment decision today and invest in Bavdhan!

Saturday 5 December 2015

Home Décor Tips for your Living Room

Decorating your home can be quite a task. It is important to remember what to avoid and what styles and patterns go together. Here are a few tips that you can follow to ensure that your home and specifically your living room is the masterpiece you always dreamed of.

1.     Mixed patterns and textures is usually a difficult look to pull off. With the right preferably simple colours, this décor can be yours. Stick to a simple set of colours and patterns in your living room.

2.     If you like your furniture bright, it is best to get one or two such pieces. Too many bright colours will be too much and end up looking below par especially if you are going for a classy look.

3.     Fill up your wall with rows of medium sized attached frames, preferably in two rows to create your own unique piece of art.

4.     If you plan to use shiny colours such as gold or silver, combine them with colours like pink or navy blue for the perfect look.

5.     If you plan to keep your furniture a single colour, make sure your walls are a neutral colour like beige or off white.

6.     A neutral look does not have to be uninteresting. The use of quirky patterns and styles can bring your living room alive.

7.     A fan of summer all year round? Use bright yellow and green in small amounts to bring in a sunny look!


8.     Finding it hard to pick your colours? Stick to dual accents on your furniture and you won’t go wrong.