Bedroom Vastu: Useful tips for designing the bedroom as per Vastu Shastra

[ecis2016.org] Sometimes, the smallest things can turn your fortunes around. Vastu Shastra shows you how tweaking your bedroom can enhance positive energy and even bring couples closer to each other

You would have come across a lot of people who follow Vastu Shastra principles. They say, Vastu can help you optimise your living space and life and help you stay positive. Even those who are not firm believers of the principles of Vastu Shastra, tend to follow it, once they understand the kind of organisation and utility of spaces that Vastu helps them implement.

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One of the most important personal spaces in your house is your bedroom. Let us see how Vastu can convert it into a place of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation.

“Vastu Shatra is the Indian cosmic science of architecture and it helps create a harmonious environment to set up one’s life for wealth, happiness and harmony. It’s all about creating a rhythm and balance to ensure a better life,” reveals Mumbai-based Nitien Parmar, a Vastu consultant and author of books on the subject.

As per the ancient principles of Vastu Shastra, the Vastu direction for sleeping that is considered best is the south direction. That is, the head should be towards the south and feet towards the north when you sleep. Here is a complete guide to designing a bedroom, including useful guidelines for sleeping positions recommended in Vastu.

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Vastu for Bedroom: Bed direction and placement as per Vastu

According to Vastu, the right direction of the bedroom should be the south-west corner of the house. The ideal bed direction as per Vastu is with the head towards the south or east so that the legs are towards north or west direction while sleeping.

The bed placement according to Vastu in the master bedroom is important as it influences the sleep quality and health of the family. The sleeping position as per Vastu in the master bedroom is either the south or the west. The bed should be placed against the wall in the south or the west so that your legs point towards the north or the east when you lie down.

The bed position, according to Vastu, in the guest room can have its head towards the west. Also, it is best if your bed is made of wood. Metal can create negative vibrations.  To encourage togetherness, a couple should sleep on one single mattress and not join two separate mattresses.

Avoid bed placement in the corner of the bed room as this prevents positive energy from flowing freely.  The bed position in bedroom as per Vastu should be along the central part of the wall so that there’s enough space to move around.

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Vastu shastra for bedroom: Best bedroom direction as per Vastu for every member of the family

“Ideally, the bedroom at south-west brings good health and prosperity for the home owner and enhances longevity. Avoid a bedroom in the north-east or south-east zone of the house. The south-east bedroom placement as per Vastu may result in quarrels among the couple. The bedroom in the north-east may cause a health issue. The children‘s bedroom is best in the east or north-west zone of the house,” says Parmar.

Also, a bedroom in the north is considered lucky for everyone. It is especially very fortunate for young students who are looking for job or business opportunities. Similarly, a bedroom in the east will give them a sharp intellect and will help them excel in studies.

The bed in the room should always be rectangular or square in shape. Avoid round or oval-shaped beds. According to Vastu, the mattress on your double bed should be a single one (double-sized), in stead of two single mattresses. Also ensure that the bed is made of wood.

Never place your bedroom in the centre of the house, as this is the ‘Brahmasthan’, the source of energy. The centre has a constant vibrational force and this goes against the basic function of a bedroom, which is to provide rest.

According to Vastu for a harmonious relationship, the wife should sleep to the left side of her husband.

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Sleeping direction as per Vastu

Direction of legs while sleeping	Benefit
East	Reputation and wealth
West	Harmony and spiritualism
North	Prosperity and opulence

As per the ancient principles of Vastu Shastra, the Vastu direction for sleeping that is considered best is the south direction. That is, the head should be towards the south and feet towards the north when you sleep. Here is a complete guide to designing a bedroom, including useful guidelines for sleeping positions recommended in Vastu. It is considered the ideal sleep position in Vastu if you want to have long, quality sleep. Also, sleeping with your feet to the north attracts good luck and fortune.

Alternatively, you can pick a sleeping position with feet pointing to the east as per Vastu, as it results in increase in wealth and recognition. People keeping their head directed towards the north are unlikely to get peaceful, sound sleep.

Avoid sleeping with your legs in the south direction, because it will prevent you from getting sound sleep. Southern direction is for the Lord of death and should be avoided. It may also lead to illnesses of the mind.

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Vastu shastra for bedroom: Bed and bedding arrangement

Your bed should always have a headrest. Avoid a bed in the room that is irregular in shape or even round or oval-shaped. A square or rectangular-shaped bed is always good in this regard.

Bedding should be either pink or in shades of red, as it signifies romance and passion. Throws and duvets can be in red, while the bed sheets and covers can be pink, for a balance of colours.

Vastu for bedroom ceilings

The height of the bedroom ceiling should be ideally 10 feet it should not be too low as it can lead to poor circulation of air. Avoid false ceiling design which is asymmetrical or has pointed triangles hanging from the false ceiling as this can cause mental stress and sleeplessness. A ceiling that is higher at the centre and lowers at the corners is also considered good. Mirrors should never be used on the ceiling designs as they can reflect the bed. As per the Vastu ceiling should be in white or any light shade as it attracts positive energy and leads to serenity. Avoid a skylight ceiling in the bedroom as it can disturb the peaceful sleep, instead go in for soothing and relaxing lights.

Vastu Shastra for bedroom with attached bathroom

In modern apartments, homes toilets and bathrooms are usually attached with the bedroom due to convenience and space constraints. According to Vastu, if the bathroom is located in the wrong direction, it can cause health and financial problems. According to Vastu when the bathroom is attached to the bedroom, the bedroom or master bedroom should be situated in the South-West direction of the house the other apt directions are South or West. Ensure that the door of the bathroom is kept closed, as the open bathroom door may affect the aura of the bedroom negatively. Also, beds should not be placed close to the bathroom or toilet space. In a small flat if this is not possible change the position of your bed such that it does not recline against the bathroom wall in the bedroom, as recommended in Vastu, so as to avoid negative energy. A bathroom floor must be at least 1 or 2 feet above the ground level as compared to the bedroom floor.

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Vastu tips for the bedroom

Windows

Never keep a window open behind your head, when sleeping.

Doors

Keep the door of the attached toilet shut, when not in use. Bedrooms should not have doors that creak – fix it as soon as possible.

Dressing table

A dressing table can be placed next to the bed according to Vastu as the mirror does not reflect the body when one sleeps. One can also keep the mirror covered with a curtain if it is opposite the bed. As per Vaastu, for a bedroom in the west, keep the dressing table along the north, south, or east wall. If the bedroom is in the north, keep the dressing table in the north/north-west. Never keep it in the south-east or south-west wall.

Let out negative energy

Mop the floor at least once a week with sea salt added to the water as it removes negative energy. It is one of the simplest and best bedroom Vastu ideas to create a positive ambience in the house.

Bed box

Do not keep unwanted clutter under your bed or in the bed box. If you have a bed box storage, keep it organised. Never keep broken clocks, toys, old bedsheets, etc., in the bed box. According to Vastu Shastra, whatever you store in the bed box has an influence on the quality of sleep.

Kind of mattress

Use a single mattress even on a double bed in your bedroom, especially if it is the couple’s bed. Do not keep extra pillows on the bed.

Bedcovers

Use light coloured bed sheets that are pink, light purple, beige,  pale green, white or brown as they help one unwind. Avoid too many geometrical designs in black or blue colour on bedsheets. A couple should opt for soothing pink, peach or subtle red motifs in bedcovers.

Almirah placement and colours

Remember to follow Vastu guidelines for master bedroom wardrobe or other storage cabinets in bedrooms. If you have an almirah, it should be placed in the south/west wall. As per Vastu Shastra for wardrobe, cash and jewellery must be kept in the north direction, as this is the direction of Lord Kubera. Wardrobe doors should never face the toilet wall or toilet seat. The colours of the almirah or wardrobe should be light, such as pale yellow, white, cream, beige, or light grey. Avoid dark colours as they absorb negative energy. The almirah or master bedroom wardrobe should be made of iron and wood and not marble. Opt for a wardrobe in square or rectangular shape and a single-door design.  The proper arrangement of the clothes should be done regularly and any unused, torn clothes should be discarded to avoid any clutter. Place the cash locker in front of the North door of the almirah and the jewellery should be kept towards the west or the south direction.

Placement of bed in the room

South/west walls are the best to place your bed. If you are unable to do that, ensure a four-inch distance between the wall and the bed. According to Vastu position the bed in a way that there are no windows behind the headrest of the bed as it can disturb the sleep. Ensure that the bed is not placed right opposite the door of the master bedroom.

Bedroom for kids

As per Vastu, the kid’s room must be constructed in the west zone of the home, with the door facing east, to welcome positive energies and happiness in the bedroom. Remember, the door of the bedroom should open clockwise. Also, avoid hanging signs on the door as they foster negative energy like aggression and fights between children and their parents. Avoid keeping the bed in front of the entrance of the room. Ensure that the child’s bedroom has no sharp edges that block the flow of energy. Empty spaces and wooden furniture have a positive effect on the energy of the bed room. The study table should face east or north to help in memory and concentration. Keep a crystal pyramid or tower to activate the flow of positive energy and enhance good luck.  The ideal shape of the table is square or rectangle. For good vibes in the kid’s room, Vastu suggests hanging a picture of a rising Sun, Lord Ganesha or Saraswati. One can also display the medals, trophies, etc. won by the child on the South wall. Children should refrain from eating on the bed as it invites negative energy. Do not place shoes or slippers under the table in the bedroom as it leads to a lack of concentration.

Colours for the bedroom

Earthy colours such as almond shades are some of the best bedroom colours for the walls. Avoid using the black and dark blue colour of bed sheets, curtains, carpets in children’s bedrooms according to Vastu as they can stir up disturbing emotions in a child and can cause health issues.

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Clear clutter in the bedroom

Also, do not keep things that have not been used for years such as clocks, watches, electronic equipment, broken artefacts or machinery, in your bedroom. Clutter disturbs the energy flow and creates disharmony in the house, she explains. “In the bedroom, avoid water fountains, aquariums and paintings of war scenes and single women.”

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Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy has a powerful impact on the senses and can be used to enhance the romantic environment of the bedroom. Fresh flowers are the best mood enhancers as they spread positive vibes in the bedroom.

Place an indoor plant like the Peace Lily in the bedroom to create a soothing atmosphere. Smells and aromas can be very powerful and can uplift the mood and spirit. So, make sure your room smells fresh; keep aromatic candles, diffusers or potpourri in your bedroom. Use refreshing jasmine or lavender fragrances.

Courtesy Desphande, couples might want to heed this advice – keep two rose quartz hearts in the south-west corner of your bedroom. It will add happy energy to your life.

Banish devices from the bedroom

Anything that disturbs the calm of the bedroom has no place here. Hence, no television. If you must have one, make sure it is placed at a reasonable distance from your bed. “The TV screen should not work as a mirror opposite the bed.

“Avoid a computer in the bedroom, or at least distance it with a partition. Computers and mobile phones are high electro stress instruments and the frequencies from cell phones, computers and TVs emit harmful radiation, advises Parmar.

A bedroom should be used to spend leisure time as it is a room to rest. Reading, writing or listening to music or whatever hobby you have, can be done in the bedroom. This increases the positive aura in this room. To let the energy flow through, keep the doors and windows open for 15 to 20 minutes daily.

Vastu tips for a good night’s sleep

• Do not sleep with your head facing the door as this may cause you to have nightmares.
• If the bed in the room is under a beam, this may lead to you having disturbed sleep.
• Do not place the water jug placed in the South-East direction as this may cause sleeplessness.
• Dark-coloured furniture in the bedroom is not recommended.
• Never leave the door of a wash space/attached bathroom open during the night.

Master bedroom Vastu: Who should sleep in the master bedroom?

As per Vastu, only married couples should occupy the master bedroom, if it is a family that consists of married couples and other members who are unmarried. A regular-shaped bedroom is better than one with cuts and shapes made to beautify the look of the room.

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Vastu tips for bedroom: Home office and bookshelf placement

As a part of Vastu principles, bookshelves or office desks should be placed in the west or south-west corner. It is advisable to create zones or spaces within the bedroom, to separate work and personal life. The workstation must  be kept in such a way that the person sitting on the table faces the east, north or north-east direction. Vastu suggests using a rectangular or square-shaped desk. Make sure your home office is spacious, clutter -free and has sufficient air and light. Do not work while sitting on the bed.

Use a bit of white in the form of a side table, if you do not want to paint the walls white. White symbolises peace, freedom and calm.

For a south-west facing bedroom, you can use brown curtains, as brown stands for earth. Brown gives a feeling of stability.

Vastu tips for bedroom with balcony

According to Vastu ideally, the balcony should be in the Eastern or Northern parts of the bedroom. Avoid rounded balconies as they create numerous issues for the occupants. A swing can be placed in the East-West axis. Illuminate the balcony well for positivity. Small plants can be kept in the North, East or North-East direction of the balcony. The grill of the balcony should always be rust free. Do not block the flow of energy in the balcony by keeping unwanted things.

Vastu tips for bedroom lights

According to Vastu sunlight has a profound effect on the positivity of the room. Let the bedroom bask in natural light for some time in a day. Fluorescent lights and overhead spotlights are useful from a functional point of view. However, task-lighting triggers your mind to go into a task-mode. Opt for a few fixtures with warm lights for mood-lighting in the bedroom. Also have dimmers, to adjust the intensity. Play around with light for illumination, reflection and bling, to create a romantic and soothing ambiance. Faulty lighting fixtures or fused bulbs should be repaired immediately.

Ensure that the lighting in the bedroom is either evenly distributed or overhead. If possible, try and keep light fittings positioned along the north and east walls, as light emanating from the north-east represents prosperity.

Vastu for couples

Your bed in the master bedroom should be in the south region or south-west but never between the two. This causes failures in relationships. For a smooth relationship, the wife must sleep on the left side of her husband. Also, note that the north-east side of your room must not be cluttered.

If you are interested in keeping showpieces or art, make sure that you do not keep solitary items, such as a single animal or a lone bird. Always keep them in pairs, such as a pair of doves or even ideal couples like Goddess Lakshmi and Narayana.

For a peaceful bedroom according to Vastu, avoid pictures depicting war scenes, demons, owls, hawks, or vultures. Instead, keep images of deer, swans or parrots. Display photographs, posters, souvenirs and knick-knacks from fun excursions and family trips that remind you of good times. For a happy married life, a couple must not keep single or solo artifacts in the bedroom. Instead, keep a pair of hearts, ducks, love birds, doves, pictures of Radha Krishna, etc., which symbolise love. For newly married couples, it is advised to not have marble flooring in the bedroom.

Vastu and pregnancy

A couple that sleeps in the north-east bedroom, as per Vastu, may find it difficult to conceive or if they do eventually, it may end up in a miscarriage. It is also believed that once a woman conceives, the couple should not inhabit the south-east bedroom, because there is too much heat in this room.

Vastu for senior citizens bedroom

Design the senior citizens bedroom in soothing shades of yellow, white, green, or blue. The bedroom of the head of the family should be located in the southwest or south. Retired senior citizens can use a room in the northeast, east or north as well. The head of the bed should be in the east direction or South. Books should be kept on a shelf in the West. Place table and chair for reading, writing, knitting painting etc in the northwest corner. Keep medicines on a shelf that is placed midway between the north and northeast.

Vastu for guest bedroom

According to Vastu, the guest bedroom should be in the northwest. As for the bed placement, the south or west part of the room is preferred. The south is the ideal sleeping direction i.e. the head should be towards the south. Ensure that there is no beam over the bed. The guest should feel good vibrations and energy while staying at one place Cupboards should be set up on the South or the West wall of the guest room, according to Vastu Shastra. According to Vastu, light shades of white, blue, and green are recommended for the guest room as they lead to calmness. Avoid using dark shades as it makes the room look small and also attracts negativity. The door of the bathroom should not be the opposite of the bed.

Mirror placement in the bedroom as per Vastu

Mirrors are thought to bounce energy around the bedroom, which may result in restlessness and amplify worries. It is especially important not to hang a mirror on the wall opposite your bed. Also be careful where you fix your dressing table, assuming it has a mirror. Similarly, if you are designing your master bedroom, mirrors wardrobes should be kept as per Vastu rules.

According to Vastu, avoid a mirror in front of your bed as the reflection of one’s sleeping body in a mirror is inauspicious. So, make sure the bed position in the bedroom is as per Vastu principles. The dressing table must be placed in the north or east wall.

You can just cover the mirror facing your bed with a cloth, so that it does not reflect you and your bed.

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What colour paint to use in the bedroom

Ideally, paint your bedroom off-white, baby pink or cream. Avoid dark colours. According to Vastu, the bedroom of a newly-married couple should be designed with colours such as pink, pale blue or soothing yellow. The children’s bedroom can be done up in green (which represents growth) or yellow (for happiness and aiding studies).

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Best bedroom plants as per Vastu

If you want to add some greenery to your bedroom, Vastu suggests the following plants as ideal:

• Money plant: Place the money plant at sharp corners, to induce a stress-free aura. However, make sure it gets some indirect sunlight. This creeper is one of the best air-purifying house plants. So, make sure it has some support to grow.
• Bamboo plant: Bamboo plants are seen as one of the luckiest plants as per Vastu Shastra, as well as Feng Shui. It requires minimal care and can be placed anywhere in the bedroom. However, the south-east corner is the most preferred area.
• Lily plant: Lily plant is a symbol of happiness, peace and harmony. Lilies also bring positive vibes and keep nightmares at bay.
• Lavender plant: The relaxing scent of lavender is known for promoting inner peace. You can place it near your bedside table to get the best of its aroma.

Remedy for Vastu dosha in the bedroom

Here are a few simple remedies for Vastu dosha in the bedroom but it is always better to consult a Vastu expert and seek advice. Place a bowl of sea salt or camphor crystals in a north-east-facing bedroom. Sea salt and camphor absorb negative energy and are recommended for removing any Vastu flaw. Paint the walls of a north-east-facing bedroom in white or yellow colour. Lavender fragrance helps to eliminate Vastu defects in the north-east direction. A north-west bedroom often brings wealth losses and stress in the lives of its occupants. Keeping a Chandra Yantra in the north-west corner may help in fixing Vastu doshas.

FAQs

Which colour is best for bedroom according to Vastu?

Paint your bedroom off-white, baby pink or cream. Avoid dark colours. The room should be well-organised. Keep your bedroom clean and clutter-free

Which is the best sleeping direction as per Vastu?

South is the best direction for sleeping as per Vastu, with one’s feet towards the north, if you want to have good quality sleep. More detailed info is available in this article.

What should be the ideal bed position according to Vastu?

According to Vastu, your bed should be placed with the head towards the east or south.

Which are the ideal colours for the curtains according to Vastu?

Fiery red and black color curtains should be avoided in the bedroom as per Vastu. Opt for light colors curtains such as white, cream,light brown and green, pink and as these colours help in relaxation.

What should one keep under the pillow for good luck, according to Vastu?

For positive energy and luck, keep a peacock feather under your pillow at bedtime. One can also keep a religious book under the pillow for peaceful sleep.

(With inputs from Aruna Rathod)

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