Wall Colour Ideas For Your Home Ganpati Pandal! For September 2021

Colour Stories

Read this colour guide to make your Ganpati pandal at home stand out and look unique!

The festive season of the year is all set to kick off with the arrival of ‘Bappa.’ With people getting ready to set up their home Ganpati pandals, it is time for a refreshing coat of paint on the walls too. We bring you Berger’s myriad shades that can complement your beautiful Ganpati pandal.

Yellow

This is a colour that instantly injects brightness and cheer into home interiors. We recommend a beautiful colour like THE GOLD COAST (2D0710) from Berger’s Colour Catalogue. It drips with grandeur and will suit the nature of the festivities. You can create a lively space using this exquisite shade.

Orange

A colour such as orange has a striking effect and is bound to elevate the entire space for the celebrations. You can use HYPED UP! (2D2040) from Berger’s Colour Catalogue as it can easily work with the dazzle of the festival.

Red

Red makes a statement by virtue of its brilliance. A colour as rich as EMPRESS ROSE (1D0324) from Berger’s Colour Catalogue deserves your undivided attention. It is best to let the richness of the shade speak for itself!

Colour Trivia

Colour Facts For September 2021

1. The term ‘contrast’ is used frequently in interior design. But what does it really mean? When you place two elements with opposing characteristics together, you will create contrast. This is what gives a space some impact. When used correctly, this design principle adds visual interest. Colour is the simplest and easiest way to add contrast to a room. If you’re looking for wall painting ideas, giving rooms a complementary colour scheme using two opposing shades on the colour wheel creates the most impact. White and black will never go out of style as a contrasting combination. If you prefer colour, use combinations like blue and orange or yellow and purple.
2. You must have at least once heard a family member or relative warn you not to stand in front of a bull wearing a red garment. Turns out, bulls don’t really care. Bulls are colour blind for red and green. Now, if you’re wondering why is the matador’s cape red? In truth, this is to hide the blood splatter from the audience (when the bull is injured). The bull’s temper and anger have nothing to do with the colour red itself, but rather the movement of the cloth that makes bulls so furious.
3. The trend of tanned, golden skin was in fact an accident! During 1920s, well-renowned designer Coco Chanel accidentally got a sunburn on a yacht while visiting the French Riviera. When she returned from the trip, the sunburn had faded into a tan. Her fans started copying this look, seeking inspiration from the ever-so-stylish and chic Chanel herself. To be pale and without sun meant you were working indoors on a machine, rather than drinking iced tea on a tropical island. This popularised the sunned look even more in the coming centuries.

Colour Quotes For September 2021

• I love to look at art, I love to look at paintings, and I almost feel like the experience isn’t complete until I’ve made something of my own.

  - Cecily Brown

• Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun.

  - Pablo Picasso

• A painting requires a little mystery, some vagueness, and some fantasy. When you always make your meaning perfectly plain you end up boring people.

  - Edgar Degas

Colour Tips For September 2021

1. If you like yellow, but can’t find the perfect shade for exterior painting, marigold might be the shade. It has all the brightness and cheerfulness of yellow but at the same time, it is warm and subdued, creating a fine balance between the two hues. If you’re thinking of painting your exterior walls this festive season, marigold might be the brightest home decor idea. The colour also pairs perfectly with green so if you have a lot of greenery around your house, it is a great way to add a pop of colour when used in limited doses (think building trimmings, windows, facade and doors).
2. If you’re thinking of getting living room wall painting for the festive season, an accent wall is a great idea. It will brighten up the space almost instantly and act as a statement piece. Simple wall makeovers can separate zones within the same space of your house. A rich maroon, peacock blue or emerald green will provide the perfect backdrop for your festive celebrations. Such vibrant and deep shades do not need further ornamentation, the colour is in itself a statement. Keep the accent wall bare and let the richness speak for itself.
3. Looking for wall paint design ideas for a child’s bedroom? Fun, vibrant colours like sea blue, aqua, beige, cerulean blue and sage green are great colours to pair with the design palette. It is best to steer clear of light walls as children tend to beat up the walls. Washable paints like Berger Easy Clean is also a smart investment for this bedroom. Adding a chalkboard wall is a fun idea to help them express their ideas and imagination.

World Of Colours

Colours & Emotion For September 2021

1. While pregnancy is considered a wonderful phase of a woman’s life, expecting mothers often face a lot of health issues with nausea, depression, hypertension and irritability, especially in the initial and advanced stages. To cope with these, our colour experts suggest adding effective colours to keep negativity at bay. A colour that is said to be uplifting is orange. Blue is also used widely since it is believed to have a calming effect. However, it is best to use the blues in living rooms and sleeping areas since it also tends to reduce the appetite, which isn’t healthy for to-be mothers who need a nutritious diet. If you need some painting ideas for a room for an expecting mother, now you know which colours to go for!
2. We are sure our readers have heard of Picasso! One of the greatest artists of the 20th century, he was known for his paintings and for the art movement known as Cubism. There is an interesting insight from his life that helps bring the relationship between colours and emotions to light. A period in his life between 1904 to 1906 is considered the Rose Period of Picasso. This period indicated an increased personal joy and romance for him wherein he used cheerful orange and pink colours in striking contrast to the cool, sombre tones of his previous Blue Period. During these few years, Picasso was happy in a relationship and this is believed to be one of the reasons he changed his style of painting to uplifting colours. Interestingly, even the dominating subjects of his art during this period were circus performers, clowns and harlequins.

Colours & Fashion For September 2021

Take a look at the fabric of the topwear in the above picture. We Indians call it ‘crochet’ and so do the French, Spanish and Italians! The word originates from ‘croc’ or ‘croche’, which comes from the Old Norse word for a hook that is ‘krokr.’

Annie Potter, an American crochet expert once stated that modem art of true crochet was developed way back in the 16th century. In France, it got to be known as 'crochet lace' while in England, it was called 'chain lace.' She added that in 1916, when Walter Edmund Roth met the descendants of the Guiana Indians, he saw wonderful examples of crochet there and was truly fascinated! Dear readers, when we have such interesting textures in the world of fashion, why should walls be left far behind? After all, walls are a blank canvas that can be transformed into beautiful work of art too. Create a masterpiece with a stunning wall texture for your favourite wall taking inspiration from this!

Colours & Gems For September 2021

1. Kyanite

   This alluring blue gemstone is known as Kyanite, also spelt cyanite. An aluminosilicate mineral, this gem comes in different colours ranging from gray-green to black or blue. Kyanite aligns all chakras instantly, providing excellent balance of the yin-yang energy and getting rid of blockages across the physical body. This gem is popular among gemstone collectors for its high-quality blue jewellery. It is also used for industrial purposes such as high refractory strength porcelain. The gem is considered rare for many reasons, one of which is that it is pleochroic, meaning the colour tends to change depending on the direction from which the gemstone is viewed.

2. Bronzite

   This beautiful brown gemstone that you are looking at is known as Bronzite. Belonging to the pyroxene group of minerals, it can occur in most mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks such as gabbros, serpentinites, peridotites and norites. It has a mesmerising chocolate brown colour with shimmering golden swirls, reminiscent of brown enamel paint with its glossy sheen. Bronzite is also known as the ‘stone of courtesy’, especially helpful to those who greet and help the public. This gem is believed to carry powerful healing energies beneficial to the body.

Colours & Nature For September 2021

1. Crowned Wood Nymph

   The bird you are looking at is the Crowned Wood Nymph. Truly a breath-taking beauty captured by the lens of a photographer! A member of the genus Thalurania composed of hummingbirds, the male bird has mesmerising colours, right from the stunning green neck, the blue abdomen to the forked blue-black tail! On the other hand, the female is paler in colour with a gray neck and a dark green to gray abdomen. You can use the colours of this bird as your room colour to pay an ode to this beautiful bird. You can catch a sight of this type of hummingbird in Eastern Panama up to Southern Ecuador.

2. Striped Cucumber Beetle

   This pretty bug is the Striped Cucumber Beetle, native to North America. Though pleasing to the eye with its yellow and black combination, the species is considered a major agricultural pest, causing huge damage to crops in the larval and adult stages of its life cycle. The larvae feeds on the roots of the emerging plants while the adults cause damage by eating the stems, leaves, flowers and fruits of plants. The beetle can also spread diseases such as mosaic virus and bacterial wilt. Beautiful and devastating both!

Decor

Home Decor Ideas for Ganesh Chaturthi

Decoration ideas to ring in the festivities

With the festive season around the corner, your home demands an upgrade! It is time to look for the best ideas and decorate Bappa’s house for a warm welcome with these elegant and easy decor ideas:

Home painting

The interiors should look bright and welcoming and there is nothing like a fresh coat of paint on the walls to mark the beginning of the festive season. If you’re looking for wall paint design ideas, an accent wall in tones of green, red and yellow will provide the perfect, colourful backdrop for the mandap.

Origami

Try the paper art of origami to decorate the mandap. Use a riot of colours or stick to a monochrome palette. Even if you are not a pro, there are plenty of easy-to-follow tutorials on YouTube. Get creative and make flowers, trees or Ganesha motifs with paper. This is also a great family bonding activity wherein both adults and children can enjoy some creative DIY ideas.

Innovative DIY ideas

If you’re looking for quick, low maintenance and easy home makeover, wall stickers are a great idea. Berger DIY Wall Stencil Kit comes in different stencil designs like diya, bells, flora and birdie to give the walls a fantastic makeover. These wall print design stickers can be easily applied on the walls with little to no prior experience.

Floral rangoli

Floral decoration and rangoli are an important part of every festival. So, why not spruce up your home using both? Make floral rangolis at the entrance and besides bappa’s mandap. You can also make an elegant floral arrangement and include a few leaves for greenery. Add diyas and candles as an embellishment for the rangoli.

Use what is at your disposal

You don’t have to necessarily go out and splurge on decorations. You can easily make use of what is available in your house, such as vases, colourful dupattas and scarves and DIY decor items. They will add a festive touch to the space without any additional expenses.

Colours & Ancient Sciences

Feng Shui For September 2021

Learn how Feng Shui can help create harmony and balance in your lives.

Feng Shui Colours For Your Abode!

We have put together some Feng Shui wall paint colors for your home based on the five classical elements of nature.

Yellow: Happy, Nourishing

Think about when you see a striking yellow flower or when sunlight enters the room - you feel your mood elevate, isn’t it? Yellow is indeed the perfect colour to brighten up any space, representing the Feng Shui Earth element. It is sure to create a cosy, welcoming energy in the entire space.

Colour Recommendation from Berger Colour Catalogue: TULIP FIELD (3D2078)

Red: Passion, Courage

The red colour is the strongest Feng Shui colour representation of the Feng Shui Fire element. The vibrant colour is sure to bring the energy of joy and excitement into your home. It can be used to redirect positive energy and attention to the overall space.

Colour Recommendation from Berger Colour Catalogue: CHERRY PIE (1A0363)

Green: Growth, Health

Green is the colour of renewal, regeneration and fresh energy, representing the Feng Shui Wood element. The green colour is believed to draw Feng Shui vibrations from nature, lending nourishment to the soul. This colour has no limitations and you can add it to any space to reap its benefits.

Colour Recommendation from Berger Colour Catalogue: LAWN AND GARDEN (4A0920)

Blue: Calm, Peace

Blue is a magnificent colour representing the Feng Shui Water element. However, don’t go overboard with its usage in your home – save it for where it will have the most positive impact, typically spaces for rest and self-improvement.

Colour Recommendation from Berger Colour Catalogue: BLUE RUG (5A2256)

Gray: Clear, Neutral

Gray is a sophisticated, upscale colour, representing the Feng Shui Metal element. No matter what you think of it, gray can surely bring beautiful Feng Shui energy to any space, as long as you choose wisely.

Colour Recommendation from Berger Colour Catalogue: ELUSIVE GREY (8A0427)

We hope you have gained some valuable insights on how Feng Shui can take the use of colour to the next level!

Reiki For September 2021

Unable to sleep well at night? Read this guide to learn how Reiki can help!

Reiki for Good Sleep!

The chakras are spiritual energy centres within our body. There are seven main chakras running right from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. When all the chakras along this channel are open, energy moves freely across the body. However, when one or more is blocked, the individual faces physical and emotional issues. One of the issues faced is sleep disturbance. Once you understand this chakra-sleep connection, you can figure what can be done to tackle it.

The crown and the root chakra are the two chakras most commonly related to sleep issues.

Connection between the crown chakra and sleep

The crown chakra is situated two inches above the head. It is all about our connection to the divine. The crown chakra is linked to the pineal gland in the brain. Sunlight influences the pineal gland, which in turn affects the circadian rhythm – the sleep–wake cycle through the production of cortisol and melatonin.

Typical insomnia is associated with the crown chakra. When the crown is blocked or imbalanced, we feel disconnected from ourselves and our surroundings, leading to feelings of sadness, which can be accompanied by sleep issues.

Connection between the root chakra and sleep

The root chakra deals with our sense of safety in the world and can be blocked by fear. If you are dealing with sleeplessness with the underlying issue being anxiety, then it is most likely related to the root chakra. The root chakra governs the fight-or-flight response. When the physiology of the body prepares to fight or flight, we remain alert. When this happens, it hinders sleep.

The imbalance caused by root chakra usually leads to insomnia that makes you feel tired but wired. When this happens, we often are in a dilemma about what is safe and what isn’t.

Reiki chakra stones to the rescue!

You can add some chakra stones such as Green Calcite, Rose Quartz and Fluorite to your nightly routine to help you get a better night's rest. You can either place it in your bedroom or wear it before going to sleep.

Vaastu For September 2021

Keep Your Ganesha idol in the right place with these Vaastu rules.

Vaastu Tips For Placing Ganesha At Home

Lord Ganesha is considered the God of joy, happiness and prosperity. This makes it important to place the idol in the right corner of the house. Follow some Vastu tips for placing Ganesha at home and remove all obstacles from your life.

The colour of the Ganpati murti holds significance

White murti of Lord Ganesha stands for peace and prosperity. Even sticking photos of white Ganesha is considered to be powerful. For those seeking self-growth, vermilion-coloured Ganesha is believed to be the right choice and considered auspicious according to Vaastu.

The posture of the idol is symbolic

For worshipping within the walls of your home, the sitting posture of Ganesha is considered ideal. Our Vaastu experts believe that this posture represents a calm and composed demeanour, promoting a peaceful home environment. The reclining Ganesha represents comfort, wealth and luxury. If you desire these things in life, then you can go for a Ganpati in this posture.

Consider the direction of the trunk

It is important to consider the direction of the trunk while looking for a Ganpati idol. According to the principles of Vaastu, the trunk of the sitting Ganesha should be tilted towards his left. This symbolises happiness and success. An idol whose trunk is tilted towards its right represents the power of the sun. Proper rituals need to be followed while worshipping this particular idol.

Pay attention to the little details

According to mythology, the tiny mouse is believed to be the vehicle of the mighty Lord Ganesha and ‘modak’ is considered his favourite sweet. Therefore, while bringing home an idol, make sure the mouse and the ‘modak’ are included.

The right offering

A small bowl of rice placed in front of the idol of Ganesha is a great offering. It is recommended that you place the Ganesha idol on a raised platform.

Hope you find these Vaastu principles helpful and it enriches your life just the way you want it to!