Life is a roller-coaster. It is full of stress and gives you many reasons to feel low and broken. In such times, a lot of people generally find peace through prayer and meditation. In most Hindu households in India, the pooja room forms a very important space where the family comes together to pray and pay respect to deities. As per the guidelines of Vaastu, one should make the pooja room in the north-eastern corner of the home. Whichever corner you finally choose for your pooja room, it is imperative to give it the right vibe and tiles can come in handy for that purpose.
Pooja room is a place where the spiritual and positive vibe has to be felt. It should be a space that is suitable for every age group and should ooze warmth and happiness which usually a person looks for in prayer. So look at the details when designing your pooja room since the way you select your wall and floor tiles will decide how calming the space becomes. We have brought together some important points for you to keep in mind when tiling up your pooja room:
A pooja room doesn’t essentially mean going ethnic:
Worshiping is an aspect that is deeply rooted in our culture. However, with changing times, you need not associate the pooja room only with an ethnic theme. Innovation is the key. Adding a different unconventional look can definitely make the place stand out along with maintaining its traditional looks.
It should exude a cautiously exquisite feel:
The pooja room is a place that serves the purpose of giving and maintaining your inner peace. Keeping that in mind, very bright colours tend to block the vibrations and make you revolve around your negative thoughts. Instead, give it a subtle light shade, whether it is the floor tiles or the wall tiles. Any extreme colours would not go quite well with the theme of the room.
Add that graceful twist, but keep it subtle:
Divinity is something that connects our inner soul to our very being. As simple as this sounds, it is a very complicated process and takes a lot of effort to attain that. The environment you create in your pooja room through the tile decor can help aid mental peace. The key will be keeping it a little simple and selecting subtle hues. The colour will help enhance the look of the room and will help you keep your energies channelized.
Glossy or matte finish?
A very common question is whether one should choose the glossy or matte finish tile for the pooja room. It should be completely your choice and would depend on what helps you put your mind at peace. Glossy finish tiles have a sheen and beauty which you may find hard to resist. They will also let your pooja room shine. Glossy tiles are also very easy to maintain since a simple cloth will remove any water or stains from floor tiles. Matte finish tiles can create a more natural and ethnic look that you may prefer for a pooja room. These are skid free and are equally easy to maintain. So assess your style and choose accordingly.
Think big even if the space is small:
Urban spaces are usually congested and it is not possible to convert a large room into a pooja room. In fact there might be instances where that pooja room has to be integrated within another area or room. You may even have to dedicate just a cabinet for pooja. But such limitations should not constrain you. Whether it’s a room, an area carved out within a room or just a cabinet, you can create a style in whatever space you have and create a rich and elevated look. In fact, space constraint makes it even more important for you to plan smartly and add a style so that it doesn’t look too crowded or out of place.
For example, whites, pastel shades, and grey-colored tiles can give the area a much spacious look than it actually is. Also, keep in mind that the standard size of vitrified tiles is 2 feet x 2 feet, so opt for the standard size only if your puja room is more than 4 feet wide so that there is space to accommodate at least two full tiles across the width of the room. Putting these standard pieces will avoid giving an unfinished look
A profusion of colours:
Some people do like coming up with a colour combination for their pooja rooms. Go for it if you like it, select pastel and lighter shades that can amp up the positivity and sanctity of the room. Add that little extra warmth by contrasting the lighter colours with Orientbell tiles with beige and brown tones that may be darker but will give a subtle look.
Flooring should be strong and stain-resistant:
The pooja room can have heavy foot traffic. So, go for the ceramic or vitrified tiles which will not just add to the beauty, but will also be able to take the foot load as they are strong and durable tile materials.
A lot of Hindu rituals involve the usage of certain materials that can stain the floor of your pooja room. There are also chances of spillage during pooja. Keeping all this in mind, you should try and use tiles that can be cleaned very easily and are stain and scratch resistant. Also, ensure that these tiles are carefully sealed.
You should consider Orientbell’s natural pine wood tiles for your pooja room. The natural look of these tiles will add to the simple beauty of the room and will also give that warm and subtle look. These tiles are easily maintained so that any material that falls on them can easily be wiped off. Moreover, their durability can be vouched upon.
Tile it and style it:
The usage of porcelain and ceramic tiles can introduce the desired feeling of abundance into the room. These tiles will give you unlimited options to choose from, in terms of the size, colour, and design of the tiles. The best part about these tiles is that they are commonly available in sizes such as 12 inches x 12 inches or 12 inches x 18 inches which helps to give a more fulfilling look to the pooja room.
Tiles can help you create the right aura and ambience in your pooja room so choose carefully.