Home office should be set up in a way that defines boundaries between the seriousness of work and leisure of home. Of course, equipped with Vastu elements that amplify your productivity manifold, here are some tips for a Vastu compliant home office, shared by Aarna Jai Madan, Vastu & Interior Consultant, Founder of Siddhhi Arts.
Improving the energy flow in Vastu compliant home office
Plenty natural light ensures a good energy flow in a Vastu compliant home.Avoiding dark colors (black, red, maroon, blue) would be good as they might ring in unease in the environment. Placing the work desk in the south or west of the room and facing east or north while working shall invite good results and you shall hold good chances of achieving your goal.
Optimizing lighting in a home office as per Vastu
Lighting is important in Vastu Shastra as it creates harmony in the environment by bringing the Sun prana do the magic. So placing your desk near a window would maximize natural light upon which your table lamp should be placed for sufficient task lighting. The south or southeast direction should be the main source of light. Harsh or prickly lights in the northeast corner of the room should be avoided as it hampers the energy flow.
Suitable colours for a Vastu-compliant home office
Green and blue amplify creativity and productivity, therefore the best color options for home office, besides influencing the environment with a calming effect that boosts concentration and focus. While yellow and orange energize the atmosphere and add a touch of warmth.
Best location for home office as per Vastu
As per Vastu Shastra, the north, east, or northeast direction best suits the home office as this direction is ruled by Lord Indra, who holds authority amongst the demi Gods and Gandharvas. This direction becomes auspicious and brings prosperity as you invoke blessings from the Lord Indra.
Appropriate artwork as per Vastu
In a Vastu-compliant home office, artwork and decorations in pastel hues (blue, green, yellow etc) that signify positivity must be graced. Landscapes, abstract art, nature that amplifies creativity and focus must be the theme of the artwork. Artefacts made of natural materials (wood, stone, or clay, metal) should be adorned.
– Light and neutral colours create the right ambience for your home office as they help you deliver your best. Tones of green harness positive energy and good vibes.
– Hues of yellows bring good health and fortune.
– Hint of golden colour aims at profits and productivity.
Here are some more Vastu tips for your home office:
– Placed in the south west, your work chair in your home office should be sturdy, comfortable and should come with a head rest.
– Placing the storage units in west, south west in a way that they open up in the north, northeast or east is ideal per Vastu for home office.
– The unwanted and discarded papers and out-of-order office supplies like pens in your home office must be removed as these are believed to bring negative energy into the workspace.
– You must avoid sitting across obstructions (door, window) as it hampers the focus.
– To bring in positive energy, a jug of water in the northeast of your work desk can be placed.
– For entrepreneurs, southwest, south and west directions for your home office are the best.
– The northwest direction must be strictly avoided for the work-from-home space at all costs.
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