Need of Vastu Shastra

Vastu Shastra or the “science of architecture” has been employed in India through ages while preparing a construction site, designing, and deciding on the spatial arrangement of a house. This science is followed to preserve the right amount of energy in the home and to usher in peace, prosperity and good luck. Vaastu not only deals with the position, layout or direction of each room, it also advises you on the most desirable use of colours and decorative elements. So today, we will take you through the 12 crucial tips you need to keep in mind while building your residence and consult an experienced interior decor to ensure that all the norms of Vastu for residence are followed. These basic principles will help you create a serene and comfortable house which will ensure that you always get the best of everything.

1. Entrance of the house

Since the sun rises in the east and is an unbeatable source of energy and light, your  entrance house  should be ideally towards the east. In case your entrance is already built in some other direction, you can create a large window towards the east to address this issue.

2. Bed in the south

For peaceful sleep, the southwest corner is considered to be most auspicious. So place the bed in the south, east or west corner, but never towards the north. Pick browns and greens to make your bedroom lively and earthy.

3. The northern corner

Water elements like washrooms, pools, ponds or even an RO water filtration unit can be placed in the northern corner of your house. This will ensure steady financial growth. If you don’t have a strictly northern corner, go for the northeast corner.

4. Picking the right plants

Indoor greenery adds freshness and liveliness to the interiors of a home. But if the seeds are being planted during the construction phase, make sure that you choose seeds which don’t produce milk. Such plants can disrupt the peace in your home, so go for peace lilies, money plants or bamboos instead.

5. Kitchen location

Your kitchen should ideally be in the southeast corner, and you should cook while facing east. Also avoid planning your kitchen in front of the main entrance.