10 important tips
- 1
Orientation & main entrance
East / North preferred
East or North entrance is most favoured for positive flow. South or West can work with remedies. Stand at your door with our free compass and note the exact facing.
- 2
Living room
North-West, East, North
North-West is often used for living areas (wealth zone). Seat family and guests facing North or East. Keep the space open, bright, and clutter-free.
- 3
Kitchen
South-East
South-East is the fire zone — ideal for kitchen. Place stove in SE corner; cook facing East when possible. Fridge can sit in North-West.
- 4
Master bedroom
South-West
South-West gives stability. Sleep with head towards South or West. Avoid head towards North. No mirror or TV directly in front of the bed.
- 5
Bathroom & toilet
North-West
North-West suits bathrooms. Toilet in NW or North. Keep good ventilation; fix leaks quickly. Avoid toilet in centre or North-East of home.
- 6
Lighting
East & North windows
Natural light from East and North lifts energy. Use large windows where possible. Do not block windows with heavy furniture.
- 7
Colours
Light & bright palette
Light colours — white, cream, yellow, green — keep rooms calm. Use warm tones in kitchen. Avoid heavy black or loud red in bedrooms.
- 8
Plants
East / North
Plants bring life into the home. Place in East or North. Tulsi, money plant, bamboo, and aloe are popular Vaastu-friendly choices.
- 9
Water features
North-East
Small fountain or water bowl in North-East can balance elements. Overhead tank and borewell also favour North, East, or NE.
- 10
De-clutter
All rooms
Open, airy rooms let energy move. Do not stack junk in corners — especially North-East. Less furniture blocking walkways means better flow.
Do
- Main entrance in East or North when you can choose.
- Master bedroom in South-West for stability.
- Natural light and cross-ventilation in living room and kitchen.
- Plants in East or North — Tulsi, bamboo, money plant.
- Wooden main door where possible; keep it well maintained.
- Keep North-East light, clean, and open.
- Safe or valuables in South or South-West.
Don't
- Mirror directly opposite the main entrance.
- Sleep with head towards North.
- Kitchen in North or North-West (fire–water clash).
- Toilet in the centre (Brahmasthan) of the home.
- Clutter or heavy storage in North-East corner.
- Mirror facing the bed.
- Broken doors, leaking taps, or dark entrance.
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