Living Room Vastu: Directions, Rules & Remedies
The living room is where the family gathers and guests are received, so Vastu treats it as the social heart of the home. Its placement and layout influence family harmony and how others perceive the household.
Best direction for the living room
Ideal
- North
- East
- North-East
Acceptable
- North-West
Avoid
- South-West (better kept for the master bedroom)
Directions are taken from the centre of your home. Not sure which zone your living room is in? The VastuLaabh app reads it with your phone compass and scores the room for you.
Living Room Vastu do's
- Keep heavy furniture such as the sofa on the South or West walls.
- Let the head of the family sit facing North or East.
- Place the television on the South-East wall.
- Keep the North-East corner light and open — a plant or water feature suits it.
- Use light, warm colours: cream, beige, light yellow or pale green.
Living Room Vastu don'ts
- Do not block the North-East with heavy cabinets or clutter.
- Avoid arranging seating with backs to the main door.
- Avoid displaying images of war, violence or sorrow.
- Do not let wires, old newspapers and unused items pile up.
Common living room Vastu doshas and remedies
Heavy furniture in the North-East
Shift sofas and cabinets to the South or West walls and keep the North-East open and bright.
Dark, dim living room
Add warm lighting in the South-East and South, and keep windows in the North and East uncovered during the day.
Scan your living room for Vastu doshas
Point your phone in the room — VastuLaabh reads the direction, gives a Vastu score out of 100, names the exact dosha and lists remedies you can apply this week.
Living Room Vastu FAQs
Which direction is best for the living room?
The North, East and North-East are the best directions for the living room.
Where should the sofa be placed as per Vastu?
Place the sofa along the South or West wall so that people sit facing North or East.
Where should the TV be placed in the living room?
Place the TV on the South-East wall, which is ruled by the fire element and suits electrical equipment.