Bedroom Vastu: best direction, defects and remedies
Bedrooms are for rest, so Vastu prefers the calmer West, South, South-West and North-West zones. The North-East should stay light and the centre open, so bedrooms there are treated as a major defect. Here is the full picture for every direction.
At a glance
- Best
- South, South-West, West and North-West
- Acceptable (minor defect)
- North and East
- Avoid (major defect)
- North-East, South-East and Centre
Bedroom in each direction
North
Minor defectSleeping in this zone is traditionally linked to restlessness. West, South or North-West are better.
Affects: Health
North-East
Major defectSleeping in this zone is traditionally linked to restlessness. West, South or North-West are better.
Affects: Health
East
Minor defectSleeping in this zone is traditionally linked to restlessness. West, South or North-West are better.
Affects: Health
South-East
Major defectSleeping in this zone is traditionally linked to restlessness. West, South or North-West are better.
Affects: Health
South
GoodThis is a good zone for a bedroom and supports rest.
South-West
GoodThis is a good zone for a bedroom and supports rest.
West
GoodThis is a good zone for a bedroom and supports rest.
North-West
GoodThis is a good zone for a bedroom and supports rest.
Centre (Brahmasthan)
Major defectSleeping in this zone is traditionally linked to restlessness. West, South or North-West are better.
Affects: Health
Remedies if your bedroom is in the wrong direction
Start with the simple remedies. Bigger changes are mainly for homes that are still being designed.
Bedroom in the North-East
Simple · no tools needed
Head to the South
Sleep with your head towards the South and keep the room light and airy.
Moderate · some work
Use it for children or study
This zone suits study. Consider using it as a children's room or study.
For any other direction that isn't ideal
Simple · no tools needed
Head to the South or East
Sleep with your head towards the South or East. Avoid a mirror facing the bed.
Placement tips
Sleep with your head towards the South or East. Avoid a mirror facing the bed.
Suggested colours
Soft blue, light green or cream
Common questions
Which direction is best for the bedroom as per Vastu?
The best direction is South, South-West, West and North-West. Acceptable, with a minor defect: North and East. Treated as a major defect, so best avoided: North-East, South-East and Centre.
Is a bedroom in the North-East bad?
In Vastu, yes. Sleeping in this zone is traditionally linked to restlessness. West, South or North-West are better. It is treated as a major defect. The remedies above can ease it, and many need no demolition.
Can I fix a bedroom Vastu defect without breaking walls?
Usually, yes. Simple remedies such as changing which way you face, moving heavy items, colours and keeping the area clean can be done today. Moving rooms, doors or walls is mainly for homes still being designed or renovated.
How can I check the bedroom in my own home?
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