10 Important Vastu Tips for New Home

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.