Cultural Design Articles
Culturally-informed design guides for South Asian families, including Vastu, pooja rooms, and Indian kitchens.
Is It Possible to Convert an Indian Toilet to Western? A Builder's Guide for Bay Area Homeowners
Can you convert an Indian squat toilet to a Western toilet? Plumbing, floor work, costs, California code, and when a full bathroom remodel makes more sense.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Prayer Room in Silicon Valley? (2026 Guide)
Prayer room and pooja room construction costs in Silicon Valley for 2026. Cost breakdowns by type, materials, and key design considerations.
How to Make a Pooja Room at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to making a pooja room at home. Covers Vastu placement, materials, lighting, ventilation, storage, DIY vs. professional build, and costs.
Can a Pooja Room Be Opposite to a Toilet? Vastu and Practical Solutions
Vastu solutions when a pooja room is opposite a toilet. Wall buffers, door reorientation, partition strategies, and when to relocate vs. modify.
Vastu Compliant Pooja Room Design for Bay Area Homes: A Builder's Guide
Learn how to design a Vastu compliant pooja room in your Bay Area home. Northeast placement, materials, ventilation, and practical floor plan adaptations.
What Should You Avoid in a Puja Room? Common Design Mistakes That Undermine Sacred Spaces
Avoid these common puja room design mistakes. Covers placement errors, material choices, ventilation, lighting, and storage problems builders should fix.