7 Vastu Tips for Kitchen in your Home: Do's and Don'ts

Kitchen is a very important space in every home. A space which satiates hunger and creates pleasant memories of caring, sharing, and bonding. Be it preparing the favourite dish for the family or teaching cooking to the children, the magic of the spices and the aroma of tantalizing dishes linger in the mind for ages. So, it is very important to plan and design your kitchen to emit positive vibes. Here are a few Vaastu tips that will help you to make your kitchen a positive and pleasant space at home -

Direction of Kitchen -

As per the Vaastu Shastra, Agni, the Lord of Fire resides in the southeast direction of the home. So, the ideal placement of the kitchen is the southeast direction of your home. It is optimal to face the east while cooking, as this ensures positive energy in the kitchen.

Vastu Colours for Kitchens

Choose bright and vibrant wall colours. Yellow, pastel shades such as light pink, Light green keep the place bright and attract positive energy. Kitchen cabinets in soothing colours of pastel greens, light brown, lemon yellow makes the space appear larger. For the kitchen slab natural stones like granite or quartz are ideal, and for the floor opt for neutral colours in shades of white or pale/light brown creating a sense of more space.

Placement of Cooking ranges -

The ideal direction for Kitchen appliances like gas stoves, cylinders, toasters, and microwave ovens is the south-east part of the kitchen. They should be placed to ensure that the person cooking on them faces the east while using them. According to Vaastu experts this generates positive energy in the cooking space

Placement of Washbasins/Kitchen Sinks -

As fire and water are opposite elements, washbasins/kitchen sinks should be placed away from the cooking ranges mentioned above. The ideal placement would be the north-east kitchen corner. As water is a symbol of money, care should be taken to ensure that there are no leaks in the taps in the kitchen.

Placement of refrigerator -

South-east, west, or north direction of the kitchen are optimal for placing the refrigerator. South-west direction should be avoided. Keeping the refrigerator clean, clutter-free and organised is essential to allow free flow of positive energy.

Storage cabinets -

The ideal place to store provisions and supplies in the kitchen are the cabinets under the kitchen platform. The south-west direction of the kitchen is optimal to have these storage cabinets. The space above the stove should be avoided for storage and it is best if kept free or fitted with a kitchen Chimney.

Ventilation in Kitchen -

In Chennai city where summer rules the major part of the year, proper ventilation and sunlight in the kitchen is essential to make cooking a pleasant experience. Sun's rays have germ killing quality, so ample sunlight in the kitchen will ensure a healthy cooking environment. A large window in the east direction and a smaller window opposite to it will provide good cross-ventilation.

Design your kitchen keeping in mind these simple Vaastu tips and create a positive and healthy environment at home.