Integrating Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui: Comparative Analysis and Application in Modern Indian Interiors
Keywords:
Vastu Shastra, Feng Shui, Modern Interiors, Spatial Harmony, Interior Design, Traditional Design PrinciplesAbstract
To improve the harmony and wellbeing of living spaces, there is an increasing interest in fusing classical spatial ideas with modern aesthetics in the ever-evolving field of interior design. This research paper examines, within the context of contemporary interior design, the convergence of two antiquated systems: Feng Shui from China and Vastu Shastra from India. The research provides a thorough roadmap for the application of both ideologies in residential and commercial settings by analyzing the guiding principles of both traditions and highlighting important areas where they disagree. The study uses interviews and surveys of vastu experts to show how combining Feng Shui and Vastu may create spaces that support both physical and mental health in addition to meeting the practical and aesthetic needs of modern living.
This paper aims to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, providing designers with practical strategies for incorporating these age-old principles into contemporary interior design.
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