Room placement
Living room Vastu
Usually placed towards the north or east so the room gets the better part of the day's light. Where a home is already built, the tradition's usual answer is adjustment rather than reconstruction.
Score your own homeRoom by room
Where the tradition places each room
| Room | Traditionally placed | Generally avoided |
|---|---|---|
| Main door / entrance | North, North-East, East | South-West |
| Kitchen | South-East, North-West | North-East, South-West |
| Master bedroom | South-West, South, West | North-East, South-East |
| Pooja room | North-East, East, North | South, South-West |
| Living room | North, East, North-East | South-West |
| Children's bedroom | West, North-West, North | South-West |
| Bathroom / toilet | North-West, West, South | North-East, South-East |
| Staircase | South, South-West, West | North-East |
| Study room | North-East, North, East, West | South-West |
| Underground water tank | North-East, North, East | South-West, South-East |
| Overhead water tank | South-West, West, South | North-East |
| Car parking | North-West, North, East | South-West |
Common questions
Living room Vastu, answered
Usually placed towards the north or east so the room gets the better part of the day's light. The directions traditionally preferred are north, east, north-east.
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NorthTraditionally associated with opportunity and flow, and generally considered a favourable facing for a home.North-EastRegarded in the tradition as the most auspicious corner, usually kept open, light and uncluttered.EastValued for the morning light it brings in, and widely considered an auspicious facing.South-EastThe fire corner in the tradition, which is why kitchens are most often placed here.SouthOften treated cautiously in the tradition, though a south-facing home is considered workable with the right internal layout.South-WestAssociated with stability and weight, which is why the master bedroom is traditionally placed here.WestConsidered a balanced facing, and often recommended for those whose work runs into the evening.North-WestThe air corner, traditionally linked with movement — commonly used for guest rooms and storage.
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Vastu Shastra is a traditional belief system. This tool reflects commonly followed directional guidance from that tradition and is intended as a quick screening aid, not a property recommendation, a structural assessment or a substitute for an on-site consultation. Nothing here should be read as a claim about outcomes.
