Today when we have kind of adopted the flat culture in India, finding a flat (or building one from developer point of view) which is fully designed according to Vastu Shastra may not be possible. Architects have their own limitation and developers don’t wish to ruin the overall layout to correct the Vastu of a flat they are building. Obviously not everybody trusts in Vastu. I had the opportunity to meet a developer who said if we started to follow the Vastu Shastra in every building we develop, trust me won’t be able to develop one. That was his take, but he was honest and accepted the fact that they consider to build flat according to Vastu as much as possible.
India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, having various cultures religion and their respective traditions which reflect in their life styles and every day activities. While human have three basic necessities like breathing air, sleeping after a long days work and of course eating to get going along the drift, the other two matters are not much of a concern, but eating needs some attention. We prepare food in the kitchen and make sure it’s healthy, nutritious and hygienic. But Vaastu is a major factor that should be kept in mind for kitchen remodeling or while setting up a kitchen.
Here are the Vaastu Shastra Tips for kitchen
Don’t expect your house to be fully compatible in accordance with Vastu Shastra and that’s just okay, but you should try your best to remodel it according to Vastu when you have the opportunity and when you can.
I am sharing some important Vastu Shastra Tips for Kitchen that you may consider while building a kitchen or during interior designing of kitchen. Here you go.
Position of kitchen according to Vastu
The kitchen should ideally be located in the South-Eastern part of the house. The ruling planet of the Kitchen is Venus, and Fire is the ruling element of the kitchens structure. Plan it such that it is not located under or above the pooja room, toilet or bedroom. It should ideally be in the South-East corner of the main building or flat.
Door position as per Vastu Shastra
The entrance door should not be placed in any of the corners. Place them in the East, the North or the West for best results.
Vastu for Kitchen platform
The Kitchen platform should be placed in the East or South-East corner of the house.
Kitchen oven Vastu
The oven or gas burner should be placed in the South-East corner, within few inches away from the wall. Avoid keeping the gas burner right in front of the main door of the kitchen; try to keep it in a place such that, while cooking, you ideally face towards the East.
Vastu for kitchen sink
Try keeping the sink or basin in the north-east corner and at the far end of the kitchen. The pitcher or water filter and related utensils should be in placed in the North-East or the North side of the kitchen. Keep the light utensils in the East or the North side
Ventilation according to Vastu
For proper ventilation place one (or two, if space permits) windows or air vents in the East and the West directions of the kitchen. An exhaust fan or a kitchen chimney can also be installed for this purpose.
Electric appliances
Keep microwave oven, mixer, grinder etc. in an ‘L’ shape near the South wall, it is believed to be auspicious when kept their.
Refrigerator
If you have got a refrigerator inside your kitchen, then place it in the South-East, South or West or North directions. Although avoid placing it in the North-East direction. If it is in the South-West direction it should be a foot away from the corner, otherwise it may need constant repairs.
Storage boxes
Storage for essential commodities like grain, spices, pulses etc. should be kept in storage places placed in the South or the West direction.
Dining table
Usually kitchens do not accommodate a dinning table, but If your kitchen is a modular or it is combined with your living room, then there is a possibility of that, in that case keep your dining table in the North-West or the West side of the room.
Floor and wall color
You may pick dark colors like yellow, orange, rose, chocolate or red. However, avoid the black color on your floors.
Disruptions at work due to Vaastu rule violations
The position of kitchen is vital and if it is in the North-East direction, it may result in mental tensions and you may suffer great losses. If the kitchen is in the South-West direction, domestic harmony gets disrupted. If the kitchen is in the North-West direction, expenditure of the household might increase. A kitchen in the North part of the house is most dangerous, as this position is considered to be Kubera’s place. The kitchen, therefore, may lead to unnecessary expenses.
After whole days work you should properly clean your kitchen and utensils before sleeping, not only to prevent unwanted pests to ply on your kitchen but also to avoid any unpleasant force inside your house.
Summary
There are a lot of people who do not believe in things such as Vaastu and even consider them a bit absurd and meaningless, but there are historic and scientific evidence and reasoning that comprehends that following few simple Vaastu rules and practices ensures prosperity and tranquility in the house.
Implementation of all rules of Vastu Shastra for home or kitchen may not be possible all the time. But it’s worth a try because even interior designer can also help you in correcting the Vastu and suggest remedies for your home, kitchen or office. Do you want to book an Interior designer for Kitchen remodeling? You can book one now on ServiceSutra for free.
