Offers inspiration to those looking for advice and reassurance in the ways of tranquility and calm to combat the stress of high-speed, hi-tech metropolitan living; Sumptuous photography reveals all the elements that contribute to the different philosophies; Vinny Lee is a respected writer on interiors books including Mood Indigo for Pavilion Books; The Spiritual Home is a beautiful; tactile book which will incite even the most sturdy reader to stroke the page! It explains how to bring peace and tranquility to your living space. The book explores the different ways in which an environment can be shaped to create a place of relaxation in which to nurture your soul. The first step of this creative process is to open the door to a world of different cultures, styles, colours and textures. Inspiration found in the Vastu Shastra - a Hindu text which describes how to order your home in order to reap spiritual benefits - will inspire the reader to use red, the colour of Agni, the god of appetite and fire, in the dining room. Photographs of calm, Japanese-influenced space introduce the concept of design incorporating the 'five elements'. A visual exploration of a simply decorated home, balancing Yin and Yan energies in the use of colour and form, reveals the creative possibilities engendered by Asian design. The book consists of 7 chapters: Primitive Spirit; Oceana; Visions of Vastu; Ways of Asia; Pure Tao; Sun Power and Comparative Style. Each chapter lays out the essential colours, textures and materials of each philosophy and then reveals how these are used through an exploration of interior design for real homes. No corner is left unexplored: this book will show you how to achieve a grand scheme inspired by the sundrenched colours of the Aztec gods or simply create an effective, eye catching detail at your window using organic objects collected along the beach. Essentially, the book will allow you to create a personal environment in which your spirit can roam free.