Introduction to Home Vastu
Vastu Shastra, the ancient Indian science of architecture and design, offers timeless principles for creating harmonious living spaces. When applied to home interiors, Vastu can enhance positive energy flow, promote wellbeing, and attract prosperity.
Essential Vastu Principles
Five Elements Balance
- ✅ Maintain proper space and ventilation
- ✅ Use light, soothing colors for walls
- ✅ Keep northeast corner clutter-free
- ✅ Ensure proper lighting in all areas
Room-by-Room Guidance
- Ideal location: North, East or Northeast
- Best shapes: Square or rectangular
- Furniture placement: Leave center open
- Colors: Light yellow, green or blue
- Ideal location: Southeast corner
- Cooking direction: Face east
- Storage: Grains in southwest
- Colors: Orange, red or pink
- Ideal location: Southwest
- Bed placement: Head towards south
- Colors: Light pink, blue or green
- Mirrors: Should not face the bed
Vastu Color Guide
| Direction | Colors | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| North | Green, Blue | Career growth |
| East | White, Yellow | Health |
| South | Red, Orange | Energy |
| West | White, Grey | Creativity |
Common Vastu Mistakes
- 🚫 Toilets in northeast corner
- 🚫 Broken clocks/non-working gadgets
- 🚫 Dried flowers/wilted plants
- 🚫 Sleeping with head north
Vastu Remedies
Energy Balancing
Place pyramid in northeast corner
Prosperity Flow
Install fountain in northeast