Room-by-Room Vastu Guide
What to place, what to avoid, and remedies for each room
Main Entrance
| Best Direction | North, East, or North-East |
| Colors | White, Light colors |
| Items to Place | Nameplate, Toran, auspicious symbols, bright lights, Swastik |
| Items to Avoid | Dustbin, shoe rack at door, broken items, dark colors |
| Tips | Door should open inward, clockwise. No obstacles in front. |
| Remedies | Salt water mopping, hang wind chimes, place Ganesh idol |
Living Room
| Best Direction | North or East |
| Colors | Light Yellow, White, Blue, Cream |
| Items to Place | Heavy furniture in South/West, TV in South-East, clock on North wall |
| Items to Avoid | Cactus, thorny plants, war paintings, broken items |
| Tips | Keep center open (Brahmasthan), furniture against walls. |
| Remedies | Place indoor plants in North-East, good lighting |
Master Bedroom
| Best Direction | South-West |
| Colors | Light Pink, Blue, Green, Lavender |
| Items to Place | Bed with head towards South, wardrobe in South-West, mirror not facing bed |
| Items to Avoid | Mirror facing bed, temple in bedroom, electronics near head, water features |
| Tips | No beam above bed. Bed should have solid headboard. |
| Remedies | Place rose quartz, avoid under-bed storage, soft lighting |
Kitchen
| Best Direction | South-East |
| Colors | Orange, Red, Yellow, Green |
| Items to Place | Cook facing East, stove in South-East, water in North-East, grains in South-West |
| Items to Avoid | Stove and sink adjacent (fire vs water clash), broken utensils |
| Tips | Gas stove should not be visible from main door. |
| Remedies | Keep kitchen clean, place Tulsi near kitchen window |
Bathroom/Toilet
| Best Direction | North-West or West |
| Colors | White, Light Blue, Cream |
| Items to Place | Shower/taps in North/East, drainage in North/East, ventilation |
| Items to Avoid | Toilet in North-East (most harmful), toilet facing East/North while sitting |
| Tips | Always keep bathroom door closed. Fix all leaks immediately. |
| Remedies | Place salt in corners, ensure exhaust fan works |
Pooja Room
| Best Direction | North-East |
| Colors | White, Yellow, Light Blue |
| Items to Place | Idols facing West (you face East), lamp in South-East, flowers, incense |
| Items to Avoid | Toilet wall shared with pooja room, pooja above/below toilet, clutter |
| Tips | Keep at least 1 inch gap between idols and wall. No photos of deceased. |
| Remedies | Daily cleaning, fresh flowers, light diya morning and evening |
Study Room
| Best Direction | West or North-East |
| Colors | Light Green, White, Cream |
| Items to Place | Bookshelf on West/South-West, study table facing East/North, globe in North-East |
| Items to Avoid | Mirrors, bed in study (if separate room), clutter on desk |
| Tips | Light should come from left side while studying. |
| Remedies | Place Saraswati image, keep desk organized, good ventilation |
Dining Room
| Best Direction | West or North-West |
| Colors | Light Yellow, Orange, Green |
| Items to Place | Dining table in center, mirror on North wall (doubles food abundance) |
| Items to Avoid | Dining under beam, facing toilet door while eating |
| Tips | Family should eat together. Table should not touch wall. |
| Remedies | Place fruit bowl on table, hang family photo on East wall |
Staircase
| Best Direction | South, South-West, or West |
| Colors | Light colors matching house |
| Items to Place | Clockwise ascending, odd number of steps, well-lit |
| Items to Avoid | Staircase in center of house, North-East, spiral staircase |
| Tips | Under-stair space can be storage (not pooja or kitchen). |
| Remedies | Light up dark corners, paint in light colors, avoid red |
Garden/Balcony
| Best Direction | North, East, or North-East |
| Colors | Green, natural colors |
| Items to Place | Tall plants in South/West, short plants in North/East, Tulsi in North-East, water in North-East |
| Items to Avoid | Thorny plants (except rose), dried/dead plants, cactus, Babool |
| Tips | Heavy trees in South-West provide protection. Keep North-East open. |
| Remedies | Daily watering, remove dead leaves, place bird feeder in North-West |