Here are ten essential Vastu tips for a new home, covering different areas of the house:
1. Entrance (Main Door)
- Direction: The entrance should face north, northeast, or east. These directions are considered auspicious and allow positive energy to enter the home.
- Material: Use high-quality wood for the main door, and it should be well-lit and well-maintained.
2. Living Room
- Location: The living room should be in the east, north, or northeast part of the house.
- Furniture Arrangement: Keep furniture in the southwest direction, with the main seating facing east or north.
3. Kitchen
- Direction: The ideal location for the kitchen is the southeast corner. If not possible, the northwest direction is also acceptable.
- Placement: The cooking stove should be placed so that the person cooking faces east, which is believed to enhance positive energy.
4. Master Bedroom
- Location: The master bedroom should be in the southwest part of the house. This direction promotes stability and good health.
- Bed Placement: The bed should be placed with the headboard towards the south or west, and avoid placing mirrors in front of the bed.
5. Children’s Room
- Location: The ideal location for the children’s room is the west or northwest direction.
- Study Area: The study desk should be placed so that the child faces east or north while studying.
6. Bathroom and Toilets
- Location: The bathroom should be in the northwest or southeast direction.
- Vents: Ensure proper ventilation, and keep the doors closed when not in use to avoid negative energy flow.
7. Pooja Room
- Location: The pooja room should ideally be in the northeast corner of the house.
- Placement: The idols or images of deities should be placed so that you face east while praying.
8. Staircase
- Direction: The staircase should be in the southwest, south, or west part of the house.
- Design: Staircases should rotate in a clockwise direction while ascending.
9. Windows
- Direction: Windows should be larger on the east and north sides of the house to allow maximum sunlight and air.
- Ventilation: Ensure proper cross-ventilation to maintain good energy flow in the house.
10. Outdoor Area (Garden/Plants)
- Location: The garden or lawn should be in the northeast or east direction.
- Plants: Plant small shrubs in the northeast and taller trees in the southwest. Avoid planting thorny plants except for roses.
These tips help in creating a balanced and harmonious living space according to Vastu principles.