A house becomes a home only when it starts to radiate positive vibes and energy. While many homeowners feel that a posh interior designing is all you need to get positive vibes, Vaastu experts have more to add. They claim that for homes to become a centre of positivity, happiness and prosperity there are some simple tips that one needs to follow. They say that it’s not only about the right direction of rooms but a sensible placement of furniture inside our homes that can also make things good for everyone in the house.

Why Should You Look into Vaastu while setting up your Furniture?

One should think of furniture as an integral member of the house. We interact with them daily, be it sitting on the sofa, cooking meals in the kitchen or using the almirahs. Therefore, their right placement in our homes can do wonders for the overall aesthetic and energy. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to break any walls to make your furniture Vaastu compliant. Simple tips when it comes to shuffling the furniture around your house can make a huge difference in uplifting its overall energy and maintaining the right balance of the 5 elements of Vaastu - earth, fire, sky, water, and space.

Here are 5 easy tips that you can follow while designing or rearranging things in your home -

The Entrance

The entryway is a major contributor to the balance of the 5 elements of Vaastu. This area, if left untouched will affect the whole balance of the house. The best way to invite positive energy into the entrance is to place a wooden shoe rack there. Placing plants and bright lights near the entrance also brightens up the space.

Living Room

The living room is generally the first area of the house which one enters into. It is the place where both the family and any visitors spend most of their time. This makes it essential for us to make sure that it remains clutter free. A decluttered environment has a direct impact on the flow of positive energy into a room. It also keeps the mind calm and relaxed.

The sofa sets can be called the soul of this area and should always be placed in the south or south-west direction. It should be placed in a way so as to face the east or north. You should also add wooden arrangements. Woods like Sheesham and Teak are known to be positive woods, and they help in strengthening the aura of the entire space. They are also good investments as they are of high quality and do not deteriorate as a result of termites or wear and tear.

Bed Room

As per Vaastu Shastra, heavy furniture such as the almirah and cupboards should be placed in the South or South-West directions. The head of the bed should always be in the south or east directions. These directions are associated with good health and abundance.

One often makes a mistake while placing the dressing table inside the bedroom. It is a common error for the mirror to face the bed. This should be avoided at all costs. Waking up to one’s own reflection leads to the creation of negative energies.

Wooden furniture is advisable in the bedroom too, as they improve the overall aura of the room. One can also place idols of Radha-Krishna in the bedroom, especially if the room belongs to a couple, as these figures are associated with harmony. Avoid installing a pooja room in the bedroom as Vaastu prescribes no one should sleep in the pooja room

Kitchen and Dining Area

An organised kitchen not only helps you locate things better but is also beneficial in creating positive energy. Your kitchen should always be clean and clutter free as Vaastu directly associates this space with the inflow of wealth. The furniture in the kitchen should not be placed in front of the windows as this will prevent the inflow of sunlight into the kitchen.

The dining area is where the entire family gathers to have meals. Therefore, it has a huge impact on the harmony and bonding between the family members. One should always invest in wooden dining sets and avoid dark colours for the same. Moreover, the shape of a dining table also impacts the balance of energy in the area. Choosing regular square or rectangular shapes over contemporary silhouettes is always a good idea. Decorating the dining area with fresh flowers and scenic paintings also increases the aura of the room.

Study Room

The study room can be seen as an area of maximum productivity. Vaastu in the study area should be done in such a way that it increases the overall level of concentration. For this purpose, the study table should always be placed in way so that you sit facing the east or north direction as it will help to provide maximum concentration. Investing in a good chair is always a smart decision as it again has an impact on one’s productivity. A wooden study table is always advisable but one can also opt for processed wood or high-quality fibre sets.

When we buy our dream homes, the layout of the house is something which is permanent in nature and one cannot do much about it once the construction is over. However, you can easily experiment with the placement of the furniture in your homes and that way you can elevate the positive energy of the property even if the property itself is not that Vaastu compliant. This can help you elevate the energy of different areas in your home. Today, interior designers and architects all over the globe factor in the importance of Vaastu aspects of interior decoration when planning dream homes for consumers. Our homes can be considered as a sacred sanctuary and it is important to do everything in our capacity to make sure the energy and environment inside our homes are positive. Following the simple tips mentioned here can help you transform the energy inside your home without having to invest too much into fancy repairs or upgradations.