Complete Vastu Checklist for New Apartment/Flat Buyers

Quick orientation guide

• North & East: light, growth, social energy
• South & West: stability, rest, privacy
• Center (Brahmasthan): keep open/light; avoid heavy storage

Main entrance (door & foyer)

• Prefer East or North entry; West is acceptable with good light.
• Door opens inwards, clutter-free foyer, warm lighting.
• No mirror directly facing the door; a plant/rug is fine.

Living room & dining

• Ideal zones: North, East, or North-East.
• Seat the host with back to South/West so you face East/North.
• Heavy units on South/West walls; keep NE light/open.
• Water dispenser in North or NE; dining close to kitchen.

Kitchen (fire zone) & utility

• Best location: South-East (fire); second choice North-West.
• Hob faces East; sink in North/NE; keep hob–sink separation.
• Fridge in SW/West; utility to NW/West.

Bedrooms

Master

• Place in South-West for stability.
• Headboard to South or West; avoid sleeping with head to North.
• Wardrobes on South/West; avoid mirror reflecting the bed.

Children/Guest

• Good zones: West, North, or North-West.
• Study desk faces East or North with natural light.

Bathrooms & toilets

• Prefer West, North-West, or South-East; avoid NE.
• WC faces North or South (not East/West).
• Ensure strong ventilation/exhaust; keep dry and closed.

Pooja/Prayer space

• Best in North-East, else East or North.
• Idols face West/East so you face East/West while praying.
• Keep elevated, bright, and clutter-free.

Balconies, study & work-from-home

• NE/N/E balconies are positive; keep heavy planters toward SW/West.
• Work desk faces East/North, back supported by a wall.

Structural & services checklist

• Shape: near-rectangular; no missing corners.
• Center: no heavy storage; keep circulation free.
• Beams: avoid sitting/sleeping under beams (false ceiling if needed).
• Stair/lifts (building): ideally on South/West side.
• Overhead tank: South-West of terrace; underground sump in North-East.
• Electrical panel: South-East; shafts sealed and away from NE flat walls.

Colors, lights & mirrors

• Light neutrals for living/NE; warmer tones for SW bedrooms.
• Layer daylight with warm LEDs; highlight entrance & pooja niche.
• Mirrors on North/East walls—never opposite bed or main door.

10-minute on-site Vastu audit

• Entrance toward E/N/W; clutter-free
• Living in E/N/NE; NE kept open
• Kitchen in SE (or NW); hob–sink gap
• Master in SW; head to S/W
• Toilets in W/NW/SE; dry & ventilated
• Pooja in NE/E/N
• Balconies in E/N/NE
• No heavy storage in center; no beam over bed/sofa
• Good cross-ventilation & daylight
• Water/Electricals in right zones (NE sump, SW tank, SE power)

Can’t change layout? Try these easy remedies

• Zonal colors & metals: brass/copper in SE kitchen; earthy planters in SW balconies.
• Use mirrors to expand light on North/East walls (avoid bed/door reflections).
• Keep NE corner clean, bright, and airy; add a clear water bowl/indoor plant.
• Daily ventilation & decluttering—your most effective “remedy”.

FAQs

Which facing flat is best as per Vastu?

Any facing can work with correct internal zoning. East/North are preferred; West is fine with good light and planning.

Is a North-East toilet a deal-breaker?

It’s sensitive. If unavoidable, ensure waterproofing, ventilation, keep it dry, light-colored, and doors closed.

Direction for study/work?

East or North with daylight from front/side.

Can I keep bedroom mirrors?

Yes—North/East walls and avoid reflecting the bed or main door.