Why does Space Design matter?

A question we all struggle with everyday is the value of design and space in our lives. Good space design helps us with:

- Appreciating form in architecture, materials and Spatial design

- More usable spaces that are relevant to the inhabitants occupying or utilizing the space

- Surprisingly, better cost of ownership over the life of the space

- Space we feel comfortable in and can relate to effectively

Knowing the above, we still turn a blind eye to design and expect higher overall costs rather than better qualitative and functional spaces at a lower price. Vaastu and similar sciences further offer ways to manage energy flow and magnetism within a space by utilizing the wisdom of directions and the five elements. The truest form of space design is when you have employees who are satisfied and happy with their spaces.

Why does home office Vaastu matter?

Where do we spend most of our time today? Working - either at the office or from home offices. The reasons are the nature of work and rise of mobile technology. This is only going to become more and more prevalent as we get self employed after getting frustrated with corporate Anerica or corporate politics in general. Mobile technology continues to bring us closer in contact with our colleagues, friends and business partners and the choice of working from home is increasing. This leads us to choose the ideal workplace within our homes.

I would without hesitating state that the South West portion of the house is the best for this and you must face North, North-East or East while working. However, I would like to add that for creative ideas, spending some time in the North-East part of your house can be quite beneficial. Ensure that there are no structural beams above as their magnetic fields can affect your work and avoid fish tanks or water fountains on the South-Western side of the office. Use of natural materials such as wood and marble are good because they enhance your connection with nature versus granite and laminates which work conversely. Try and open windows for natural light and ventilation on the North and East sides and close blinds on the South and West sides during the day.

Once you start feeling comfortable in your space you will notice that you can perceive the effects of every addition or deletion of objects or items within your office. That is because they will affect your work focus and efficiency. It typically takes a person a good two months to understand their space and carry out necessary changes from there.

My advice to all of us is to take the time and perfect our work space carefully. In case you have questions or concerns, feel free to email me and I can point you in the right direction.

Kitchen Vaastu

Vaastu your Kitchen!
The kitchen deals with the health and nourishment of the family. It can directly cause illness and loss of health if placed or designed inappropriately. Many of us spend long hours in the kitchen cooking our favorite foods for ourselves and our loved ones.



LOCATION
The location of the kitchen in the house should be in the south east side. In case this position is not possible, we can position it in the northern sector of the house. South east is the direction governed by Agni, the god of fire. The inaccurate positioning of the kitchen can cause ill-health, tension and unhappiness for the inhabitants of the house.
APPLIANCE POSITION
Position the stove in the south-east side, but never touching the north or east sides. The kitchen platform is best placed on the east side which allows the cook to face auspicious east while cooking. Storage units should be placed on the south or west walls for storing utensils and crockery. Water taps in the north east are most beneficial. Appliances like dishwasher and toasters are preferred on the south side due to their heat production.
OTHER
Maintain even number of windows and doors in the kitchen for stability and for good health of occupants.
BAD VAASTU
1. Kitchen located in the east, north east part of the house will be detrimental to the health and will cause mental tension for inhabitants.
2. Stove in the north or east of the kitchen will cause possible accidents
3. Windows in the south or west side bringing in the impure infrared rays from the sun and contaminate food stuff.
4. Location of tap for drinking water in the south or west sides will increase the risk of ill health for persons consuming the water.

Home Office Vaastu

Vaastu your home office!
The home office is becoming more and more important, with most people working occasionally from home and conducting their small businesses and interests from here. People are spending long hours in their home office and are positioning it with care.


LOCATION
The location of the office in the house should be in the south or west sector for better focus and concentration. Never locate the office in the north east sector of the house-this will affect your work quality.
FURNITURE POSITION
Position the desk facing north, east or north-east and in the south west quadrant of the room. Always maintain windows on the north and east side for best quality of day light. The direction for the entrance to the office is preferred on the south side for maximum amount of business activity. Keep the treasury or safe in the north part of the room in order to gain continuous financial rewards.
Always position the furniture in the south and west sectors of the room and keep the north and east sectors clean for good Vaastu.
Facing south or west while working will decrease the capability of the person to take good decisions and focus on work.
OTHER
Maintain odd number of windows and doors in the office for dynamism and for new opportunities.
BAD VAASTU
1. Office located in the north, east or north east part of the house will be detrimental to the work and will mostly stay inactive.
2. Furniture or closets in the north or east of the room
3. Entrance on north side will make the office suffer from inactivity
4. Owner sitting in north or east side facing south or west will face poor decision making and will have difficulty working in this location

Bedroom Vaastu

Vaastu your bedroom!
The bed room is perhaps the most significant room in the house because we typically spend one third of our lives here; sleeping or resting or spending some intimate moments with our family.
LOCATION
The location of the bedroom in the house should be in the south west sector for stability in relationships. Never locate the bedroom in the north east sector of the house-this will cause negative effects on your relationship.
FURNITURE POSITION
Most of us constantly change the direction of our bed in order to find that perfect direction for comfortable sleep. That direction for the bed should be - facing south for pleasure, west for comfort and East for knowledge. Never face the head of the bad to north as the person will experience disturbed sleep and nightmares. The window in the east or north side brings in the fresh sun light each morning refreshing us and preparing us for the new day. Avoid sleeping under a beam or truss because this puts an unnecessary stress on your relationship.
Always position the furniture in the south and west sectors of the room and keep the north and east sectors clean for good Vaastu.
Never position a mirror in the room which faces the bed. This can cause sleep disorders and the resident will always bear a tired feeling in the morning.
COLORS
Use warm colors like reds and oranges on the south and west walls and cooler colors on the north and east walls. The coolest in the north east and warmest colors in the south west for the greatest benefit to the senses.
OTHER
Locate your Pooja in the north east sector of the room and keep that portion of the room without furniture and cupboards. For good health and fortune locate a source of water in the north east sector next to the Pooja. This could be a water cooler, fish tank with light color or a water fountain.
BAD VAASTU
1. Bedroom located in the north, east or north east part of the house.
2. Furniture or closets in the north or east of the room
3. Mirror facing bed
4. Windows in the south or west side of room.(please keep curtains drawn in this case)
5. Warm colors in the north or east side
6. Water or Pooja in the south or west sectors of room