Vastu Shastra bedroom design tips

It’s said that people living in a “Vastu-compliant” place lead a happier and healthier lifestyle than those that don’t. This includes: 

• Enhancing your health and vitality 
• Promoting financial prosperity 
• Creating a stress-free and supportive environment 
• Improving your relationships and dealings with other people 
• Sparking inspiration and maximising your effectiveness 
• Providing you with a refreshing night’s sleep 
• Creating a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere in your home 
• Promoting general fortune and wellbeing 

Source: myvaastu.in

Sounds pretty good to us, don’t you think? 

1. Bedroom direction  

The direction that your bedroom faces is an important part of Vastu Shastra. In fact, the way a room faces can dictate who the bedroom should be used by: 

• North bedroom: A bedroom in the north of the house is generally a good choice for anyone. This direction is especially good for young students who have completed their studies and are now looking for a job, or those who are looking for business opportunities. 
• East bedroom: A bedroom in the east is ruled by the Lord Surya (Sun) and is a good choice for those currently studying. In Vastu beliefs, a bedroom facing east will help with intellect and therefore your studies. 
• South bedroom: South is the direction of relaxation in Vastu, so it’s perfect for a bedroom as it can help you achieve peaceful sleep. Having the master bedroom in the south of the house is a good choice. 
• Southwest bedroom: A southwest bedroom is also ideal for the master bedroom, as it is meant for the head of the family. This direction is linked to good health, prosperity and longevity. 
• Northwest bedroom: This direction is a great option for a guest bedroom or a children’s bedroom. A northwest bedroom is especially good for guests, as the direction is best for people looking to change their location, so it could stop your guests from overstaying their welcome! 
• Southeast and northeast bedroom: Neither of these directions are suited to bedrooms. Having a bedroom facing the southeast can cause quarrels between a couple, whereas the northeast can supposedly cause health issues. 

2. Bed positioning

When deciding on where to position a bed in the bedroom with Vastu Shastra, the flow of the earth’s magnetic currents is a key factor. This flow goes from northeast to southwest.  

So, what’s the best position to place your bed? 

• The best position for a bed is to have the sleeper’s head in the south. This allows the electromagnetic currents to bypass your head, making it the most restful direction and the best for promoting sleep. 
• On the contrary, never sleep with your head in the north, as the electromagnetic currents can cause dizziness and headaches. If you can’t have your head to the south, east is also a good direction. 
• West is not a good option (although it can be fine for a guest bedroom). If the choice is between north or west, go with west. Vastu states that your head should never face north when you sleep. 

3. Bedroom furniture 

Positioning your furniture can also have an effect on how relaxing your bedroom is, as it affects the energy flow in the room. According to Vastu Shastra, heavy pieces of furniture, such as your wardrobe, should be placed in the south or southwestern direction. 

Keeping your bedroom free from clutter is also important in Vastu Shastra, so plenty of storage is key. If you’re short on space and need to clear your clutter, consider an ottoman storage bed to cleverly conceal your mess. 

4. Mirrors

Mirrors and their placement are another important aspect of Vastu Shastra, as they’re believed to bounce energy around the space. It can cause restless nights and increase worries if the mirror is in the incorrect spot.  

To ensure you get a good night’s sleep, avoid placing a mirror opposite your bed. If you have a dresser with a mirror, place this next to the bed so you don’t have the mirror bouncing energy towards you during the night. 

5. Electronics 

Vastu Shastra recommends that electronics, like TVs, laptops and tablets, are kept out of the bedroom, as they send out energies that can disturb your sleep. Now you have another reason to stop doomscrolling when it comes to bedtime!  

Of course, this may be a harder rule to adhere to. If you can’t avoid keeping TVs or other electronic devices in the bedroom, make sure they’re in the southeast of the room, and at a reasonable distance from the bed. If a TV screen faces the bed, cover it when it’s not on as it can also act as a mirror. Our handy TV beds mean you can conveniently stow your TV away between uses, all at the touch of a button! 

6. Colours in the bedroom 

Colours play a vital role when it comes to Vastu Shastra in the bedroom, and there’s a lot to think about.  

As a general rule of thumb, use light shades to decorate your bedroom, as dark colours can disturb the mind. This is also true when it comes to bed linen, as dark colours can heat up energies around the bed.  

It is also said that a newly married couple should have pink, blue or a soothing yellow in the bedroom, whilst the colour red should be avoided as it symbolises fire and could cause conflict. For children’s bedrooms, green to encourage growth, or yellow to promote happiness are good choices. 

The direction of your room should also inform your colour choice: 

• North bedrooms: Greys, white, blues and greens 
• West bedrooms: Greys, silvers and golds 
• South bedrooms: Pinks, oranges, maroons and browns 
• East bedrooms: Beige, greens and browns 

Interested in colour theory? Check out our colour ideas and inspiration.  

7. Decorations

As clutter is a no-no in Vastu Shastra, keeping your decorations minimal is essential. But this doesn’t mean avoiding decor altogether! If you like art, feel free to have paintings and sculptures in the bedroom, but choose them carefully.  

According to Vastu, your décor will govern your thoughts and mood, so when you’re selecting paintings or sculptures, think carefully about how they make you feel and choose pieces that give your bedroom a peaceful vibe. 

8. Flowers and plants

Unsurprisingly, fresh flowers and live plants are highly recommended in Vastu Shastra – as they help to integrate your bedroom design with the natural world. It’s recommended that you avoid artificial flowers, as they are said to dampen spirits and energy.  

Once again, colour is important here, not just for the flowers but also for the vase. Red vases can help to increase warmth in a relationship, so they’re great for a couple’s bedroom. Meanwhile, yellow is a good colour for students’ vases, as it’s the colour of wisdom and knowledge.  

Not sure where to begin when creating your bedroom jungle? Check out our guide to the best bedroom plants to help you sleep better.