Store room Vastu: best direction, defects and remedies
Heavy storage adds weight, and Vastu wants weight in the South-West, South, West and North-West, and lightness in the North and East. Here is how each direction is rated for a store room.
At a glance
- Best
- South, South-West, West and North-West
- Acceptable (minor defect)
- South-East
- Avoid (major defect)
- North, North-East, East and Centre
Store room in each direction
North
Major defectHeavy storage here blocks the flow of energy. South-West is best for storage.
Affects: Wealth
North-East
Major defectHeavy storage here blocks the flow of energy. South-West is best for storage.
Affects: Wealth
East
Major defectHeavy storage here blocks the flow of energy. South-West is best for storage.
Affects: Wealth
South-East
Minor defectHeavy storage here blocks the flow of energy. South-West is best for storage.
Affects: Wealth
South
GoodHeavy storage in this zone adds stability.
South-West
GoodHeavy storage in this zone adds stability.
West
GoodHeavy storage in this zone adds stability.
North-West
GoodHeavy storage in this zone adds stability.
Centre (Brahmasthan)
Major defectHeavy storage here blocks the flow of energy. South-West is best for storage.
Affects: Wealth
Remedies if your store room is in the wrong direction
Start with the simple remedies. Bigger changes are mainly for homes that are still being designed.
For any other direction that isn't ideal
Simple · no tools needed
Keep the North-East light
Move heavy boxes and storage towards the South-West, and keep the North-East light and open.
Placement tips
Keep heavy items against the South and West walls.
Suggested colours
Beige or light brown
Common questions
Which direction is best for the store room as per Vastu?
The best direction is South, South-West, West and North-West. Acceptable, with a minor defect: South-East. Treated as a major defect, so best avoided: North, North-East, East and Centre.
Is a store room in the North-East bad?
In Vastu, yes. Heavy storage here blocks the flow of energy. South-West is best for storage. It is treated as a major defect. The remedies above can ease it, and many need no demolition.
Can I fix a store room 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 store room in my own home?
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