Room-by-Room Vastu Guide

What to place, what to avoid, and remedies for each room

Main Entrance

Best DirectionNorth, East, or North-East
ColorsWhite, Light colors
Items to PlaceNameplate, Toran, auspicious symbols, bright lights, Swastik
Items to AvoidDustbin, shoe rack at door, broken items, dark colors
TipsDoor should open inward, clockwise. No obstacles in front.
RemediesSalt water mopping, hang wind chimes, place Ganesh idol

Living Room

Best DirectionNorth or East
ColorsLight Yellow, White, Blue, Cream
Items to PlaceHeavy furniture in South/West, TV in South-East, clock on North wall
Items to AvoidCactus, thorny plants, war paintings, broken items
TipsKeep center open (Brahmasthan), furniture against walls.
RemediesPlace indoor plants in North-East, good lighting

Master Bedroom

Best DirectionSouth-West
ColorsLight Pink, Blue, Green, Lavender
Items to PlaceBed with head towards South, wardrobe in South-West, mirror not facing bed
Items to AvoidMirror facing bed, temple in bedroom, electronics near head, water features
TipsNo beam above bed. Bed should have solid headboard.
RemediesPlace rose quartz, avoid under-bed storage, soft lighting

Kitchen

Best DirectionSouth-East
ColorsOrange, Red, Yellow, Green
Items to PlaceCook facing East, stove in South-East, water in North-East, grains in South-West
Items to AvoidStove and sink adjacent (fire vs water clash), broken utensils
TipsGas stove should not be visible from main door.
RemediesKeep kitchen clean, place Tulsi near kitchen window

Bathroom/Toilet

Best DirectionNorth-West or West
ColorsWhite, Light Blue, Cream
Items to PlaceShower/taps in North/East, drainage in North/East, ventilation
Items to AvoidToilet in North-East (most harmful), toilet facing East/North while sitting
TipsAlways keep bathroom door closed. Fix all leaks immediately.
RemediesPlace salt in corners, ensure exhaust fan works

Pooja Room

Best DirectionNorth-East
ColorsWhite, Yellow, Light Blue
Items to PlaceIdols facing West (you face East), lamp in South-East, flowers, incense
Items to AvoidToilet wall shared with pooja room, pooja above/below toilet, clutter
TipsKeep at least 1 inch gap between idols and wall. No photos of deceased.
RemediesDaily cleaning, fresh flowers, light diya morning and evening

Study Room

Best DirectionWest or North-East
ColorsLight Green, White, Cream
Items to PlaceBookshelf on West/South-West, study table facing East/North, globe in North-East
Items to AvoidMirrors, bed in study (if separate room), clutter on desk
TipsLight should come from left side while studying.
RemediesPlace Saraswati image, keep desk organized, good ventilation

Dining Room

Best DirectionWest or North-West
ColorsLight Yellow, Orange, Green
Items to PlaceDining table in center, mirror on North wall (doubles food abundance)
Items to AvoidDining under beam, facing toilet door while eating
TipsFamily should eat together. Table should not touch wall.
RemediesPlace fruit bowl on table, hang family photo on East wall

Staircase

Best DirectionSouth, South-West, or West
ColorsLight colors matching house
Items to PlaceClockwise ascending, odd number of steps, well-lit
Items to AvoidStaircase in center of house, North-East, spiral staircase
TipsUnder-stair space can be storage (not pooja or kitchen).
RemediesLight up dark corners, paint in light colors, avoid red

Garden/Balcony

Best DirectionNorth, East, or North-East
ColorsGreen, natural colors
Items to PlaceTall plants in South/West, short plants in North/East, Tulsi in North-East, water in North-East
Items to AvoidThorny plants (except rose), dried/dead plants, cactus, Babool
TipsHeavy trees in South-West provide protection. Keep North-East open.
RemediesDaily watering, remove dead leaves, place bird feeder in North-West