Dec 22, 2021 | Blog, Vastu
While buying or constructing a house, it is very important to ensure that along with the other rooms, the bathroom is also Vastu-compliant. The bathroom is the place to clean up. And hence, it can become the storehouse of negative energy if you are unaware.
Like our previous blogs from the series, “The Art of Vastu Shastra – Radiate Positivity,” we shall learn in this piece how you can take steps to eliminate negativity from your bathroom. While many people know how important it is to have a clean and hygienic bathroom, it is also necessary to check if the Vastu rules are being obeyed. Every space inside a home can emit positivity. All it needs is a little attention.
Below are some rules of Vastu Shastra that must be followed while constructing or designing a bathroom:
- Always make sure that the bathroom is located in the North-West direction of the house. Many people have bathrooms in the South-West direction and that causes many ill-effects to the inhabitants. To nullify this effect, you must place a Vastu Pyramid on the outer part of the South-west wall.
- Almost every person wishes to have an awesome interior design. While you may also be an aesthete, avoid going too far. Having decorative statues or religious idols inside a bathroom is not allowed according to Vastu.
- The best material for a bathroom door is wood. Avoid metal doors as it fosters negativity. It is said to cause adverse health effects.
- The most suitable colours for a bathroom are shades of brown, beige, cream, and other earthy shades. The unfavourable colours according to Vastu are black and blue.
- Just like the favourable direction of a bathroom concerning the house, there is a favourable direction for the placement of toilet seats concerning the bathroom as well. The northwest direction supports the elimination of waste and therefore, placing the toilet seat in that direction is said to support the elimination of toxins from the body.
- Ventilation inside a bathroom is significant. The exhaust fan must be towards the east or North-East direction as it signifies the flow of fresh air and sunlight.
- As per Vastu, the washbasin and shower area must be in the East, North or Northeast. Also, the correct direction for the outlet of drainage and water in the bathroom is the same. The bathroom floor must slope in the same direction as the outlet.
- If you want to have an attached bathroom, always construct it in the west or north of your bedroom. Also, remember that the bed should not face the bathroom directly.
- No matter how little space you have in your home, do not construct a bathroom under the staircase.
- Having a mirror inside the bathroom is common. So, ensure you hang it in the right direction. According to Vastu, the North or the East direction is the most ideal. They hold true for the ideal directions of the washbasin.
- There must be sufficient air and light inside the bathroom. Because of this, it is also desirable to have a window along with an exhaust fan. Having one of them is good too. But the primary purpose of having both is to keep the place hygienic and bacteria-free.
- It is good to construct a bathroom at least a few feet above the ground.
Often, due to limitations in space, people are unable to follow Vastu rules even if they want to. It is also difficult to find apartments that are Vastu-compliant. This is another factor that comes to significance while selling real estate. The properties that are Vastu-compliant sell at a higher price. Let us also keep in mind that many people live in rented spaces. If these problems sound like yours too, then there are simple solutions for you.
- Keep your bathroom doors closed at all times to prevent negative energy from spreading inside the house.
- Ensure your bathroom is clean and ventilated but always keep the main door closed.
- Keep a bowl of sea salt somewhere inside the bathroom. It is highly effective in absorbing all the negative energy.
Hopefully, the above points prompted you to check if the Vastu rules are being followed in your bathroom. If you found the information helpful, make sure to keep checking our blog section to find more such helpful tips for your home and better living.
Nov 20, 2021 | Blog, Vastu
For many people, their bedroom is probably one of those places that is missed the most when staying anywhere but home. It is the place where you wind down after a long day. You rest, relax and rejuvenate yourself every day and make yourself ready for the next day. It is a safe haven where you can be yourself.
In our previous two blogs from the series, “The Art of Vastu Shastra – Radiate Positivity”, you have learnt how to improve your living room and kitchen by incorporating Vastu tips. Today’s blog will help you work on your bedroom by adding significant Vastu Shastra tips. Sometimes, people end up disturbing the energy balance of a room for the sake of aesthetics. It is often seen that people unknowingly do this to their bedrooms as well.
Keep reading this post till the end to learn about some of the easiest and the most effective Vastu remedies that you can immediately apply to your current room. And the best thing is, you will also learn about a remedy which you can use if you cannot make any changes to your current bedroom due to space constraints.
The Best Direction for Bedroom
Directions to choose: Vastu says that bedrooms are best built in the southwest as it is associated with prosperity and good health to the owners. Even the north is considered lucky for everyone. Children’s bedrooms can be located in the east or northwest. It is said to give them a sharp intellect.
Directions to avoid: Southeast and Northeast. Also, avoid the centre of the house i.e., the “Brahmasthan.” This is the place through which energy flows continuously. That is not something that you would desire for a place meant for resting.
The Ideal Bed
Vastu says that a square or rectangular shaped wooden bed is considered the best. Wrought iron beds are very harmful to your health as they can interfere with the magnetic field of your body and can lead to serious health issues. Also, avoid using two single mattresses to fit into one double bed.
The Ideal Bed Placement
Your bed must be placed with its head towards the east or south. It is desirable to place your bed against the wall in the south or the west so that your legs point towards the north or the east when you lie down. Avoid sleeping with your legs pointing towards the south. Vastu is also against the placement of a bed in the corner as it restricts the free flow of energy. It must be placed along the central part of the wall. Ideally, you should be able to get down from both the left and right sides of the bed.
Placement of Mirror
Having a dressing table in the bedroom is common. Vastu emphasizes the fact that mirrors can amplify energy which results in restlessness and worry. So, make sure to place it in such a way that the bed is not reflected in it. If that arrangement is not possible, simply cover the mirror when not in use.
Colour of the bedroom
When it comes to bedrooms, it is best not to have too many distracting colours and patterns on a bedroom wall. Vastu recommends using light or pastel colours as they are soothing to the senses. Newly married couples can use a subtle hint of red. But, take care not to overuse it because it represents fire and can cause temperament issues.
Bonus Vastu Tips:
The usage of false ceilings may enhance the look of a room. But according to Vastu, you must be careful not to choose the one having pointed designs hanging from it. It causes bad sleep. Avoid skylight ceilings too.
If you have an attached bathroom, keep the door closed when not in use.
It is also advised for couples to not have pictures, paintings or artefacts of lonely animals or birds. Have things in pairs. Also, if you like paintings, keep the ones that represent love and togetherness.
Hope you made it to the end of this blog post. Before concluding, here is a simple Vastu remedy for you if it is not possible to make any changes to your current bedroom due to lack of space and other inconveniences. Simply place a bowl of sea salt or camphor crystals in your room. Sea salt and camphor absorb negative energy and are highly recommended as Vastu remedies. And needless to say, keep your space clean.
Do not forget to come back to our blog section as we will be sharing more helpful tips for your home and better living.
Oct 23, 2021 | Blog, Vastu
The presence of positive energy in your home makes way for continuous good health and happiness around. It assists you in leading a positive life, which results in balancing and creating the required harmony for your betterment and of your family members. Like we mentioned in our previous blog, “No matter how much you invest in the latest and unique home décor pieces, wall paints or high-end technological equipment, radiating the right kind of energy plays an altogether different and important role.”
In our previous blog on the series – “The Art of Vastu Shastra – Radiate Positivity”, we learned how to maintain the Vastu of the living area of your home. Moving on, in this second blog of the series, we will give you ideas on how you can maintain the Vastu of your Kitchen area. Right from the positioning of certain elements in your kitchen to what should be included and what not to radiate positivity around, let us take a dive into the details.
Choosing the Best Locations
What and where you place and position in your kitchen directly results in maintaining the Vastu of the space. Let us help you understand how and why:
Cooking Hob
Choose the South East or North West corners of your kitchen to install your cooking hob. Whether you have an L-shaped layout or a U-shaped layout, you can choose the ideal positioning for the hob and use the rest for other activities and placement. This started earlier when hot winds blowing from South West to North East stopped the chances of the kitchen spaces catching fire.
Kitchen Sink
According to Vastu, the placement of the kitchen sink should be in the Northeast area. This concept or requirement as we can say started from the early days when water for cooking or washing utensils was stored in containers. It was believed that placing in the position helped kill germs with the sun’s rays and purify the water.
Drinking-Water
Ensure that you place the water filter(s) in your kitchen or other rooms in the northeast direction. The first rays of the sun come from this direction which helps the water to get sterilized and purified as they get exposed for your consumption. When there were no filters in the early days, drinking waters were placed in large containers in this direction for the natural filtration process.
Appliances
Like cooking hobs, cooking appliances such as a microwave and more should be placed in the South-East direction to avoid chances of catching fire. Refrigerators should be placed in the South West or North-West directions and so should ovens. Then on the East side or the opposite side of the main cooking area, install the exhaust fan and chimney.
Food Storage
Never keep your food storage boxes or containers above the stove on cabinets or shelves. This is because you may leave the cabinets open when in a hurry which can cause unwanted circumstances such as fire, developing stains from the cooking or creating odours. Choose the sides of the opposite spaces for the placement of the boxes and containers instead.
BONUS Tips
Along with these important tips, also ensure:
Painting the walls white because it helps create a positive vibe as the colour is associated with purity. Moreover, the natural sun rays are soaked up which then reflects in the room and brightens it up.
Choosing pastel shades of blue, pink and green makes the food look attractive and helps you to enjoy your meal well.
We hope that you enjoyed reading the piece and will start incorporating them in your kitchen space. This age-old practice comes with practical concepts, hence allowing you to lead a better and secure life.
Do not forget to come back again to read our next topic from the series as well as all our blogs here.
Sep 28, 2021 | Blog, Vastu
Transforming a house into a home requires a lot of planning as well as the energy to do so. Here, energy not only refers to the physical effort that you and your family will put into but also the energy that is required to create that positive aura. No matter how much you invest in the latest and unique home décor pieces, wall paints or high-end technological equipment, radiating the right kind of energy plays an altogether different and important role. The practice of Vastu Shastra is a traditional belief where each home is said to reflect its own unique energy. This concept is vast and can vary from location to property type. However, you can incorporate some practices for your home from right this moment on.
Introduction to Vastu Shastra
Vastu Shastra is an age-old concept that was and is still practised to bring and maintain positivity in a home or workplace. Earlier, when people built their homes, they ensured to keep the positioning of the different rooms, doors, windows and so on as per the Vastu of the location. This helped bring a positive aura inside while beating the negative vibes for a blessed and happy family.
In this piece from our series “The Art of Vastu Shastra – Radiate Positivity”, we shall help you understand how to maintain the Vastu of your home’s living area. We will assist you in getting an insight into what should the positioning of certain elements should be to ensure radiating positivity around. After all, the living area is where most of the activities with your family or guests are entertained and brings in a lot of different energies around.
- North Facing: A living room that faces towards the north or north-east is said to have the most favourable energy flowing in as it is the direction of the sun rising.
- Furniture Placement: If you have heavy furniture sets such as cupboards or sofa sets, place them either in the southwest or west direction of the living room.
- Electronics: Electronic items such as television sets, music systems and so on should be installed in the south-east section.
While the placements are a huge part of maintaining the positivity of a room, there also are significant things to avoid at all times. Some of these crucial considerations include:
- Clutter: Ensure there is no clutter of any kind inside the living area at all times. This starts building a negative aura and can kill all the energies that you have put around.
- Well-lit entrance: If your main entrance is in the living room, make it a point to keep it well-lit throughout the day. This helps shed positive vibe around, help you avoid welcome unwanted activities around your home. There are more interesting Vastu tips for your home entrance to learn and incorporate.
- No Dustbin: Never put a dustbin next to the entrance or for that matter, even the shoe rack. They denote the signs of bringing in the energies from the world outside, which can include sickness and dirt.
Having your own home or moving into a new one always brings excitement and joy. You start wondering and planning time after time about how you can decorate the different corners of the different rooms. In fact, you may also discard some of those elements that do not amp up the overall style and invest in new ones to create that beautiful aura in your new abode. While you do this, we at Protech Group ensure to make all our properties Vastu complaint about your better and comfortable living.
We hope that you liked this piece of article on how you can create positive energies in your home’s living area. In our next blog from the series “The Art of Vastu Shastra – Radiate Positivity”, we shall give you an insight into what Vastu tips should be incorporated for your kitchen area. Stay tuned!
