Top 10 Vastu Tips for Flats and Apartments

In this era of inflation, where fulfilling basic necessities is a challenge, getting a home of your own is no less than a milestone. Indeed, it marks the official start of an incredible chapter in life. 

Now that you have secured an asset, you will want to grow and aim for more. Right? You are not alone; we all do that! Now, this calls for an ancient and holistic approach to promote well-being and to live mindfully in alignment with cosmic forces, i.e., Vastu Shastra. 

This blog post explains the top 10 tips for flats and apartments that will surely balance energies, promote positivity, prosperity, and overall well-being.

A Brief Introduction to Vastu Shastra in Real Estate

Vastu Shastra is typically an ancient science that combines architectural principles with the five elemental energies, i.e., earth, water, fire, air, and space. These energies are combined to create harmonious living and working spaces to overcome health or wealth issues. 

In architectural language, Vastu Shastra laid guidelines for the layout, spatial arrangement, and directional arrangements of buildings. At its core, these principles are drawn from Indian beliefs and philosophies. 

Therefore, it involves a strategic alignment of entrances, bathrooms, temples, kitchens, and living spaces. Each direction carries unique energy. With that said, in the section below, we’ve outlined 10 tips for each corner of your house, be it a living room, balcony, kitchen, or more.

Room-Wise Vastu Tips for Home

Placing objects and changing directions isn’t just enough; to get the full potential of Vastu Shastra, one needs to align each room with its ideal direction and purpose. Below are a few practical, room-specific tips.

1. Living Room Area

Living rooms/lounge/drawing room - the most used space in a home. You may think a living room should look aesthetically pleasing, but it must follow certain Vastu tips to keep the space auspicious and free from negative energies.

Here are 10 must-follow Vastu tips for the living room:

• Place furniture with care: It should be ideally placed along the South or West wall. residents must face North or East when seated.

• Aquarium/water fountain: Flowing water resembles abundance and financial growth, so place it in the North, East or North-East corner of the living room and maintain it for positivity. 

• Curtains: Curtains boost the aura of the house. The most common Vastu home decor tip for curtains includes using sheer or light-colored curtains in the North, East, or North-East and some darker shades in South, West and Southwest windows.

• Placement of Mirror: Do not place a mirror directly opposite the main door because it reflects energy out of the home. Mirrors should be put on the North & East walls but one must be careful of t]what it is reflecting. 

• Consider Color Hues: Paint the wall of your living room with Vastu-favoring light shades like mint green, pale blue, beige, cream, and off-white. 

• Include Greenery: Place indoor plants but avoid spiky ones. Greenery indicates vitality and brings a refreshing natural vibe. However, placement of plants should be done carefully. Small plants should be kept in North, East & Northeast sides. No plants muts be kept in Southeast side of the house. 

• Decor: Display artworks according to directions for example, put water related painting on Northeast walls. Avoid hanging pictures of war, sorrow, or wild animals.

• Center Space: Keep the center of the living room (Brahmasthan) open and uncluttered to allow free energy flow.

• Clock Placement: Hang wall clocks on the North or East wall—believed to bring prosperity.

• Idols: Idols of God should not scatter around the living room as décor pieces, as that is considered disrespectful.

2. Bedroom

The bedroom is a place where an individual spends about a third of their time. Vastu Shastra believes a bedroom’s layout can significantly impact sleep quality, relationships, and overall well-being. 

Here’s how to design your puja room in accordance with ancient practices: 

• Direction of Bedroom: As per the ancient science, the direction of the owner’s bedroom must be in the Southwest corner of the house. There are room locations for every age and relation. 

• The Bed Should be in a Square Shape: A bed should be placed on the South/West or Southwest wall of the room. The head of the bed is recommended towards the South or East.

• Mattress Type: Use a single mattress, even if you have a double bed in your bedroom.

• Keep Electronics Outside the Bedroom: Electric appliances in the room create negative energy that may cause issues with your sleep.

• Table for Dressing: A dressing table or vanity can be positioned next to the bed but mirror should be covered. The idea behind this is that the mirror shouldn’t reflect the body when one rests and also mirror should not be placed on wrong walls. 

• Pay Attention to Wall Clocks: Wall clocks need to be installed in the North-East, East, or North Direction and never above the door. Plus, avoid the use of a non-working, broken, and dirty clock.

• Wardrobes: Place almirahs in the South, Southwest, or West directions. In contrast, do not place mirrors on the doors of a wardrobe because they reflect negative energy in the bedroom.

• Color of the Bedroom: Choose calming colors such as off-white, cream, sky blue, shades of brown, and avoid dark colors.

• Flowers and Plant Placement: Fresh flowers like Lily, Jasmine, Snake plant, Jasmine plant, and money plant carry positive energy; on the other hand, artificial flowers dampen the energy and spirit of the room.

• False Ceiling Design: Do not entertain any kind of asymmetrical designs or pointed triangles in the false ceiling.

• Sleeping Direction: As per Vastu rules, a head pointed in the south or the east direction is an ideal sleeping setting. Consequently, it encourages sound sleep and a long life.

3. Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of the home; it is where stories and food are cooked. In addition, it represents the fire element in Vastu Shastra. That being said, a thoughtfully planned and designed kitchen ensures good health, prosperity, and harmony within the home.

• Choose Southeast Direction for Stove: The Stove is the most important element, and it represents the fire element. Due to this, the stove should be placed where the lord of the fire exists, i.e., the Southeast corner (Agni Kon).

• Distance From Sink: Fire (stove) and water (sink) should not be too close, as they repel each other. Try to maintain a distance between the cooking stove and the sink or water source to avoid conflict.

• Auspicious Kitchen Colors: Dark colors like black, gray, red, or brown may look classy, but it is not auspicious as per Vastu. It can bring negativity and poverty to the house. So, select warm and energetic colors like orange, yellow, rose, or brown.

• Proper Ventilation: A kitchen must be well-ventilated through windows or exhaust systems. This allows smoke and stale energy to exit and ends up maintaining freshness and health within the home.

• Refrigerator Direction: Place the refrigerator in the Southwest or West corner of the kitchen. However, placing it anywhere else disturbs the energy flow and acts as a blockage in the way of prosperity.

• Energizing the Kitchen: This is so simple; all you have to do is keep the kitchen clean, well-lit, and organized. For better energy efficiency, place a small bowl of sea salt in the corner to absorb negative energy.

• Windows: The best location for kitchen windows is the East wall. Therefore, it must allow morning sunlight and fresh air to flow in.

• Drinking-Water: The placement of a water body, like RO, plays a significant role. However, water bottles, earthen pots, R/O purifiers, or any water vessels should be kept in the North/East or Northeast direction.

• Balance Modern Kitchen Design with Tradition: Vastu Shastra allows the incorporation of traditional plus contemporary modular elements to transform it into a multifunctional and adaptable kitchen space.

• Dining Room Placement: It's not just the kitchen that influences energy flow; the dining area, too, plays a vital role in Vastu Shastra. The best dining room location is in the West or Northwest and one face towards North or East while having meals. 

4. Puja Room

Puja room - a spiritual heart of the house, is a place where divine energies reside and daily prayers connect us with inner peace and higher consciousness. We understand that not many people are well-versed in Vastu guidelines. For them, we have collated the top 10 pooja room vastu tips:

• Location of the Prayer Area: The ideal location of the Puja room is in the Northeast. 

• The height of the Idols: You must have heard from your parents that the idols in the temple shouldn’t exceed 12 inches in height. This is practiced to symbolize respect and keep divine energies elevated above the ground.

• Never Keep Broken Idols: Do not keep cracked, chipped, or broken idols or photos of deities because it encourages inauspiciousness and may block the flow of positive energy.

• Pooja Room Doors: Pooja rooms with doors or curtains are mostly suggested because a mandir without a door is no longer sacred. 

• Idol Placement Direction: Idols of deities should be placed in a way so that they face the West or South, whereas devotees face East or North during puja.

• Wall and Floor Colors: Like any other room in a house, the color of the pooja room should be pale yellow, soft pink, or light beige.

• Lights: Light is the source of positive energy, and the pooja room should be well-lit. When it's night, keep a diya (oil lamp) or small bulb lit to maintain divinity.

• Accessories: Accessories like copper, brass, or silver utensils should be used for religious rituals. For amplified spiritual energy, keep incense sticks, bells, conch shells, and holy books in the puja room. 

• Avoid contact: One must sit on a wooden stool or “Asana (mat)” while praying. 

• As per the Vastu Shastra, one should avoid storing items above the idols. 

5. Toilet

Toilet, bathroom, or restroom are linked with waste elimination; unsuitable placement can disturb the energy flow and lead to health or financial issues. 

Following these tips keeps away negative energy and balances out energy flow. 

• Bathroom Direction: The direction of the bathroom should be between West to North-West or East of Southeast, avoiding Southeast strictly. 

• Floor Slope: The floor of the bathroom or toilet must slope in the downward direction, either towards the east or north. This not only ensures efficient drainage but also energy flow.

• Bathtubs / Shower Cubicles: If the bathroom includes a bathtub or shower cubicle, it’s best to place them in the North, East, or North-East side. In Hinduism, these directions are associated with the element of water, so you feel refreshed and recharged.

• Cleansing Rituals: Use a saltwater solution, as it is a potent method employed in Vastu Shastra. Remove any buildup of dirt, grime, and odors. 

• Position of WC: The position of the WC in the toilet is of utmost importance. It should be placed on northwest corner of the toilet. One must face North or South and Northwest or Southeast while sitting on the commode. 

• Apply Electrical Fittings as Per Vastu: A toilet may include only 2-3 electrical fittings like geysers, automated showers, exhaust fans, etc. However, if you plan to install any electrical machine, align it as per Vastu principles.

• Air Ventilation: Proper ventilation is a must in bathrooms. Not only does this remove odors, moisture, and airborne impurities, but it also helps with proper ventilation and air circulation. For that reason, install windows or exhaust fans in the East or North direction and keep the space fresh and mold-free.

• Avoid Shared Walls: Typically, it is seen that toilets have a common wall with the pooja room. To fix that, you can place insulation between the walls.

• Mirror Placement: As per ancient science, mirrors are the most powerful element, and the commode seat does not reflect the toilet seat directly.

• Bathroom Flooring: Floorings shouldn’t be taken for granted, so avoid cracked or damaged flooring and go for anti-skid, ceramic tiles, or marble flooring in light shades such as beige, white, or cream.

Final Thoughts

In a nutshell, the principles of Vastu Shastra in a house affect the energy flow and well-being profoundly. A home is not just a four wall shed; it is a space that shapes your health, happiness, finances, and future. Including these Vastu tips in your lifelong journey in your home ensures a balance of every element in life. 

Changes suggested in this guide may seem minor at first, but collectively, they are deeply rooted in logic and natural science. However, when flats and apartments are aligned as per these tips, every corner becomes a source of joy and abundance.