That’s a very good and practical question 👍 — because in Delhi NCR, many homeowners (and even builders) want interiors aligned with Vastu Shastra or Feng Shui. A professional designer should be flexible enough to integrate these principles without compromising functionality or aesthetics.

✅ How Designers Handle Vastu & Feng Shui

Table of Contents

1. Vastu Shastra (Indian Traditional System)

Main Door: Ideally North, East, or Northeast.
Kitchen: Southeast (fire element) is preferred.
Master Bedroom: Southwest direction.
Pooja Room: Northeast.
Living/Dining: North/East.
Colours: Based on direction (e.g., light yellow in east-facing rooms).
Remedies: If layout can’t be changed, use mirrors, colours, or symbolic corrections.

2. Feng Shui (Chinese Energy Flow System)

Entry: Should be clutter-free, well-lit (energy flow).
Living Room: Place sofas with back to a solid wall, not windows/doors.
Bedrooms: Avoid mirrors facing bed, use calming colours.
Kitchens: Balance fire (stove) and water (sink) elements.
Décor: Crystals, bamboo plants, water fountains for balance.

3. Integration with Modern Design

Most designers don’t blindly follow — instead they blend principles with functionality.
Example: If Vastu says kitchen can’t be southeast (due to builder plan), designer may suggest:
- Use fire element colours (red/orange) in kitchen.
- Place symbolic copper strip under flooring.
Ensures both beliefs + practicality are respected.

💡 What You Should Ask Your Designer

Do you work with Vastu consultants or follow basic guidelines yourself?
Can you suggest layout changes or remedies without major demolition?
Do you also consider Feng Shui colour/energy principles?
How do you balance Vastu vs modern aesthetics if they clash?
Can you show me a layout plan marked with Vastu/Feng Shui zones?

⚠️ Red Flags

Designer says: “We don’t bother with Vastu/Feng Shui” 🚩 (not flexible).
Forces impractical layouts only for Vastu (e.g., shifting kitchen at high cost).
Doesn’t offer alternative remedies if directions are fixed.

✅ Pro Tip

For apartments/builder floors (where layout is fixed), use colour, mirrors, elements for corrections.
For new villas/bungalows, you can do full Vastu-based planning from scratch.
Always check if designer works with a Vastu/Feng Shui consultant if you need detailed compliance.

👉 Do you want me to prepare a Vastu vs Feng Shui Quick Guide (room-by-room: kitchen, bedroom, living, pooja, colours, remedies) so you can decide how much you want integrated into your design?

Do you work with vastu or feng shui principles?