The Vastu-Friendly Home Office: How to Design a Productive and Harmonious Workspace?

By Lodha

Home offices have become increasingly popular in the era of remote work and flexible professional lives. Millions of employees are choosing to work from home to avoid lengthy commutes and prioritise work-life balance. Whether you are a salaried worker or a business executive, your home office should be a haven where you get things done. Thankfully, Vastu can come to the rescue and help you design a space that leverages various elements to create a home office to boost your focus and improve outcomes. Here is a handy guide on how you, as an investor buying property, can set up a home office using Vastu principles to invite abundance, success, and prosperity.

Location:

Vastu can offer some guidance if you are confused about which room to set up your home office. According to Vastu, ideally, your home office should be in any of the four cardinal directions- North, South, East, or West. Although diagonal directions are also suitable for a home office, it is best if you can go with a cardinal direction. The only point to remember is to ensure that the north or northeast side of your home is open and free from any hindrances since these directions allow sunlight to filter into your home.  

Furniture Arrangement:

Now that you have picked out the perfect furniture for your home office, you can arrange it according to Vastu to boost concentration and productivity. Vastu encourages placing furniture in the western and southern areas of your home office. If you need to place a safe or locker in the office, keep it on the north side of the space since it is the direction associated with Lord Kuber, the giver of riches. On the other hand, you can store important documents and files in the west.

Colour:

Just like any other area of your home, colours can make or break the aesthetic of your home office. According to Vastu, colours profoundly impact your brain, heart, overall health, and mental acuity. Shades like soothing greens, creams, and pastel blues are most suitable for a home office located in the north. While pink and orange hues are apt for an office in the south, greys, goldens, and whites work well for a westward office.

Doors and Windows:

Doors and windows can function as portals for energy to enter and exit any room. For your home office, Vastu states that the main door should be located in the centre of the four cardinal directions. Meanwhile, the windows of the home office should fall on the east and north sides to allow sunlight to enter the space.

Lighting:

Ask anyone, and they will tell you that nothing beats natural light. The same goes for your home office, too. However, if you are unable to access natural light through your home office, avoid placing any light source on your desk. Electrical currents passing through lighting systems can disturb your mind without you catching on. It is best to opt for warm and bright light and stay away from fluorescent options.

Working Desk:

Coming to the heart of the matter, Vastu dictates that your working desk should be rectangular to increase efficiency. It is best to go with a classic wooden desk and avoid using metallic or plastic desks since the former is a high-vibrational frequency material. You should try to place your desk in the south or west of your home office and angle it to face north, east, or northeast to make use of sunlight. Refrain from placing your desk underneath a beam or loft since such structures can put stress on your unconscious mind.

At Lodha, we have always believed in showcasing exemplary design and harnessing its power to build homes that are comfortable, convenient, and prosperous. We enlist the help of the top designers from India to create apartments that are just right for you. While our premium projects feature impeccable modern construction quality and futuristic approaches, we create homes steeped in rooted practices like Vastu. A Lodha home is Vastu-approved and serves as a blank canvas for further improvements.

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