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Vastu Tips for Home: Build a Harmonious Home
Have you ever felt like a room appears to be thrown up together in some weird imbalance or your home seems to need a bit more positive energy? Maybe Vastu is just what you are looking for. In this blog, we'll bring out a few practical Vastu tips to design a space in which you are at ease, and, at the same time, not too hard on yourself.
Before getting into the tips, let us take a moment to understand what actually Vastu Shastra is. The name itself says that Vastu Shastra literally stands for "Science of Architecture," practiced thousands of years back. All it told was the proper balancing of five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space, and their alignment in accordance with the cardinal directions to make way for the positive flow of energy to travel through each corner of your house. That sounds pretty good, right? Let's get started with some tips!
Entrance: The Gateway to Positive Energy
The entrance of your home is considered very important in Vastu Shastra. It is the major way through which energy enters your home, so you want it to be one that is warm and positive in its energies.
Direction Matters: Direction Considered the best possible placement is that your front entrance should hint to the north, east or northeast. These directions are considered positive and bring good luck to the premise.
Clean and Well-Lit: A cluttered entrance repels positive energies. The entrance should be tidy and should have ample light. There should be no kinds of obstructions at the entrance. Beautiful welcome mats and a few potted plants add warmth to it.
Avoid Obstacles: There should not be any obstructions like trees, poles, or vehicles right in front of the main door. This may obstruct the inflow of POSITIVE ENERGIES into your home.
Design of Door: The main door should be made of good quality wood and should open inwards. The main door should be the biggest door in the house. The main door must not produce a creaking sound.
Living Room: Heart of the House
This is a place where you rest with guests, relax, and have some quality time with your family members. Find out how to make it Vastu-compliant.
Location: The location for the living room must either be in the east, north, or northeast portions of the house. This grants good health and prosperity to the inmates.
Seating Arrangement: Set the furniture such that the person sitting either faces east or north. Heavy furniture must never be in the center; it must always be placed to the west or south walls.
Colors and Décor: Use light and soothing colors for the walls of the living room. Dark colors must be strictly avoided, as it creates a heavy atmosphere. Add elements such as mirrors and plants that help in the inflow of energy.
Placing the television: Install the television in the southeast portion of the living room. This will lessen the impact of electromagnetic interference and improve the viewing of the programs.
Lighting: The lighting arrangement should include both natural light and artificial light. The living room should be illuminated, especially during the evening.
Art and Decorations: This will have to include the paintings. The paintings should reflect joy and positive things. Avoid keeping any painting that reflects negative melancholy.
Kitchen: The Storehouse of Food
The kitchen corresponds to the element of fire and forms an important part of Vastu; here's how you do it right:
Direction: The kitchen shall be if possible to the southeast corner of the house; the next best direction is the corner of the northwest.
Cooking Direction: While cooking, face east. This direction is believed to bring positive energy and health benefits.
Placement of Elements: Sinks and stoves should be well away from each other, as the water and fire elements are considered to be enemy forces. Store grains and other food stocks in the west or northwest direction to ensure prosperity.
Color Scheme: Brighter colors like yellow, orange, or red could be used for the kitchen to increase the solar energy or the fire element. Dark colors should be avoided.
Ventilation: TVentilation: The kitchen should be well-ventilated so that smoke and fumes may easily leave it through proper exhaust systems.
Bedroom: Your Personal Sanctuary
The bedroom can make or mar your sleep pattern; therefore, the importance of creating a Vastu-compliant room cannot be overemphasized. Some of the tips are:
Direction: The master bedroom must be in the southwest corner of the house. According to them, that is where stability and strength are amplified.
Placing Your Bed: Place your bed such that when you lie on it, your head faces southwards. This brings on restful sleep and good health.
Litter-Free Zone: Keep the bedroom as clean as possible. Avoid placing mirrors directly opposite the bed as they can lead to disturbed sleep.
Color Scheme: Light blue, green, and lavender are calming colors. That can be applied on the walls to create a peaceful environment in a bedroom.
Lighting: The setting of bedroom lighting has to be soft and warm. It should not be so harsh; that is why bright lighting should be kept away.
Electronic devices: The bedroom has to be a place with few electronic devices or even none. Some electronic gadgets must be left outside the bedroom to avoid these electromagnetic stresses.
Bathroom: The Purification Space
Even bathrooms are given an eye in Vastu Shastra. Here's how to ensure they do not disrupt the energy flow into your home:
Location: Bathrooms should be in a west or northwest direction. Avoid placing them in the northeast corners.
Toilet Position: The toilet seat should face either west or south, as this creates no disharmony.
Ventilation: Ensure that there is a good flow of air through the bathroom to keep it fresh and free of bad vibes.
Color scheme: Light colors like white, cream, light blue. Avoid dark, colors or very bold colors.
Plumbing Maintenance: The plumbing systems should be well-maintained to avoid its leakage or blockage.
Children's Room: For Growth and Learning
Making a conducive environment can also be helpful for a child who is in the growth period.
Direction: The kid's room should be in the east or northeast segment of the house.
Study Space: Take care that the study table is placed such that the child faces the east or north while he studies. This will help in keeping the focus and learning properly.
Decor: Bright colors no heavy furniture or clutter and enough natural light with good ventilation are a must in the room.
Placement of Bed: The bed should be placed in the southwest corner of the room with the head pointing east or south.
Toys and Voluminous Books: Arrange toys and books in a proper or orderly way definitely not in a cramped way. Make available open shelves for books to instill reading habits.
Illumination: The room should be well illuminated both naturally and artificially.
Dining Hall: The Family Bonding Space
Since the dining area is the space within which all the family members come together for food and connection, it needs to align with Vastu. Here is how to make it Vastu-friendly:
Location: The ideal location for the dining room is in the west, southeast, or east section of the house. Seating should be such that all face each other; it would promote harmony all the time.
Table Shape: Use a square or a rectangular dining table to avoid circular or oval tables.
Decor: Warm colors give the illusion of warmth and affection. Decorate your dining room with family photographs and inspiring pictures.
Lighting: Warm, soft lights should be used to reflect warmth. Do not use glaring and harsh lights.
Pooja Room: The Spiritual Corner
This is a space for spiritual activities and hence is considered a very sacred area; here is how the pooja or prayer room has to be aligned with Vastu.
Location: The pooja room has to be in the northeast corner of the house.
Deity Placement: Don't place multiple idols of god in the pooja room.
Cleanliness: The pooja room must be very clean and uncluttered. Ensure cleanliness and regular maintenance.
Lighting: Use soft, warm lighting. Light a diya or lamp regularly for the enhancement of spiritual energy.
Storage: Closed cabinets should be used for pooja items. One must avoid placing any unwanted items in the pooja room.
Colors: Light colors such as white, light yellow, or cream should be used to bring about serenity.
General Vastu Tips to Harmonize Your Home
Here are some additional tips that extend to the whole home:
Lighting: Natural light is one form of positive energy. Ensure plenty of windows within your home to let in that natural light. Ventilation: Good ventilation forms the basic circulation of positive energy within your home. Keep your home well-ventilated all the time.
Cleanliness: Keep your home clean. Cluttered space repels the energy flow and hence the feeling of the flow.
Indoor plants: Indoor plants should be used to bring in natural energy and make the air quality better. Plants like cactus should be avoided as they incorporate bad or negative energy.
Water Features: Add fountains or aquariums in the north or northeast to help positive energy.
Sound: The sound of wind chimes or soft music really brings a peaceful atmosphere and helps to maintain vibrant energy.
Embrace Positive Energies
Installing Vastu tips in your household doesn't have to be such a drag or overwhelming. Make a couple of changes and see how they feel, with the goal in mind of creating a space that feels harmonious and supportive to you and your family. Vastu, at the core, is balance and positivism; it should be fun!
Vastu Shastra describes a harmonious living space so much better than being about following rules. It is all about understanding the energy flow and making a home in which one feels comfortable, happy, and at peace.
While the following tips can get you started, consulting a Vastu expert will give you specific and personalized recommendations regarding your requirements and environment. Contact us today for more personalized insights!
