Vastu for residential construction – tips, directions and guidelines

Here are some key Vastu tips to consider when planning or constructing a residential home

Plot Selection & Shape

• Shape: Prefer square or rectangular plots.
• Slope: The plot should slope from south to north or west to east for better energy flow.
• Roads: A plot with roads on the north or east side is considered auspicious.

Entrance

• The main entrance should ideally be in the north- east, east, or north direction.
• Avoid south- west entrances as they are considered inauspicious.

Room Placement

• Living Room: North or east direction.
• Master Bedroom: South- west for stability.
• Children’s Room: West or north- west.
• Kitchen: South- east is ideal; avoid north- east.
• Bathroom/Toilets: North- west or west, not in north- east or south- west.
• Pooja Room (Prayer Room): North- east corner of the house.

Staircase

Should be built in the south- west, south, or west. Avoid north- east staircase.

Water Tanks

• Overhead Tank: South- west direction.
• Underground Water Tank/Borewell: North- east is ideal.

Windows and Ventilation

Ensure plenty of natural light and ventilation, especially from the east and north.

Center of the House (Brahmasthan)

Keep it open or with minimal construction; avoid placing heavy objects or walls in the center.

Here are Vastu tips for all four sides and directions in residential construction, including what to place or avoid in each direction:

1. North (Uttara)

• Symbolizes: Wealth, prosperity, and career.
• Best Use: Main entrance, living room, garden, or water source.

Do

• Keep this area clean and open.
• Place windows for morning sunlight.

Avoid

• Heavy construction or staircases.
• Septic tanks or kitchens.

South (Dakshina)

• Symbolizes: Strength, fame, and relaxation.
• Best Use: Bedrooms, staircase, store rooms.

Do

• Keep this area elevated compared to the north.
• Use for heavy storage or master bedroom.

Avoid

• Main entrance or water bodies.
• Toilets in the south- west (unless nothing else is possible).

East (Purva)

• Symbolizes: Health, growth, and social connections.
• Best Use: Entrance, windows, prayer room, or study.

Do

• Allow sunlight in from this direction.
• Keep it open and clutter- free.

Avoid

• Heavy walls or septic tanks.

West (Paschima)

• Symbolizes: Gains, stability, and education.
• Best Use: Dining room, children’s room, staircase.

Do

• Place heavier objects here.
• Use for staircases or overhead tanks.

Avoid

• Water bodies or open spaces.

Corner Directions (Sub- directions)

• North- East (Ishan): Most sacred –ideal for pooja room, meditation, water tank.
• North- West (Vayavya): Best for guest rooms, storage, or toilets.
• South- East (Agneya): Ideal for kitchen, electrical equipment.
• South- West (Nairutya): Ideal for master bedroom, safe, and heavy furniture.