Core East Principle:
East = Sun (Surya) ? light, health, growth, discipline.
Keep East light, open, clean, and uncluttered.
Heavy, dirty, or fiery elements should never dominate the East.
1?? Main Door Color (East Entrance)
? Best
- Natural wood / teak
- Off?white, cream
- Light yellow
- Soft pastel green
? Avoid
- Black, dark grey
- Dark blue
- Maroon / deep red
? Remedy (if repainting not possible)
- Wooden nameplate
- Brass handle / threshold strip
- Warm white light near door
2?? Shoe Rack – Placement
? Best
- North?West (Vayavya)
- Secondary option: South?West (closed cabinet only)
? Avoid
- East / North?East
- Directly behind or facing main door
? Apartment Remedy
- Closed shoe cabinet
- Bowl of rock salt or camphor inside
- Clean weekly
3?? Plants Outside Main Door / Entry
? Ideal Plants (healthy & medium size)
- Tulsi
- Money Plant
- Peace Lily
- Lucky Bamboo (thin stalk type)
- Areca / Aglaonema
? Avoid
- Cactus, Bonsai
- Thorny plants
- Milky?sap plants
- Dry / artificial plants
Placement:
Left or right of door, never blocking entry
4?? Sofa Placement (Living Room)
? Best
- Sofa against South or West wall
- Seating facing East or North
- Solid wall behind sofa
? Avoid
- North?East
- Floating sofa without support
- Back facing main door
5?? Puja Mandir Placement
? Best
- North?East (Ishanya corner) – top priority
- Secondary: East wall
Deity Facing:
- You face East or North while praying
? Avoid
- South?West
- Under staircase
- Adjacent to toilet wall
6?? Kitchen Location
? Best
- South?East (Agni corner) – ideal
- Secondary: North?West (with remedies)
? Avoid
- North?East
- Center of house
7?? Gas Stove / Oven Position
? Best
- Stove in South?East of kitchen
- Person cooking should face East
? Avoid
- North?East placement
- Stove directly opposite sink
8?? Water Purifier Position
? Best
- North?East
- Secondary: North
? Avoid
- South?East (fire–water conflict)
9?? Microwave Oven Position
? Best
- South?East
- Secondary: South
? Avoid
- North?East
- Near water purifier
? Dish Washing Basin / Sink
? Best
- North?East or North
- If inside kitchen, keep away from stove
? Avoid
- South?East (unless unavoidable ? keep distance)
1??1?? Mixie / Grinder / Small Appliances
? Best
- South?East
- Secondary: South
? Avoid
- North?East
1??2?? Dining Area
? Best
- West
- North?West
- Secondary: East
Dining Direction:
- Sit facing East or North
1??3?? Utility Area (Balcony / Wash)
? Best
- North?West
- Secondary: South
? Avoid
- North?East
1??4?? Dishwasher Placement
? Best
- North?West
- Secondary: West
? Avoid
- South?East
1??5?? Washing Machine Placement
? Best
- North?West – ideal
- Secondary: West
? Avoid
- North?East
- South?East
1??6?? Master Bedroom
? Best
- South?West
Sleeping Direction:
- Head towards South or East
? Avoid
- North?East
1??7?? Secondary Bedroom (Kids / Guests)
? Best
- West
- North?West
- Secondary: East
1??8?? Toilets (Assume Two)
? Best Zones
- North?West
- West
- South
? Strictly Avoid
- North?East
- Center of house
- Adjacent to Puja wall
1??9?? Balconies (Assume Two)
? Best
- East balcony – most auspicious
- North balcony – excellent
? Avoid
- South?West balcony (unless small & enclosed)
2??0?? TV Placement
? Best
- South?East (electronics = fire)
- Secondary: South
? Avoid
- North?East
? COLORS (VERY IMPORTANT)
2??1?? Wall Colors
- White, cream
- Light yellow
- Pastel green
- Light beige
? Avoid dark blue, black, blood red
2??2?? Sofa Color
- Beige, cream
- Light brown
- Soft green
- Pastel grey
2??3?? Cot (Bed) Color
- Natural wood
- Dark brown
- Walnut finish
? Avoid metal?only beds (unless wood?finished)
2??4?? Bedsheet Colors (Preferable)
Master Bedroom
- Pastel pink
- Beige
- Light peach
Kids / Guest
- Light green
- Sky blue
- Cream
? Avoid black, dark red, very dark grey
? FINAL EAST?FACING APARTMENT GOLDEN RULES
- East = Light + Clean + Open
- North?East = Water + Prayer
- South?East = Fire
- South?West = Weight & Stability
- North?West = Movement (utility, machines)
- East?Facing Apartment Checklist
Below is a clean, printable ONE?PAGE CHECKLIST for an EAST?FACING APARTMENT (Main Door on East wall).
It is practical, apartment?friendly, and easy to follow.
? EAST?FACING APARTMENT – VASTU COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
(Main Door on East | For Health • Growth • Stability)
? MAIN ENTRANCE (EAST)
? Door color: Natural wood / cream / off?white / light yellow / pastel green
? Door well?lit, opens smoothly, no clutter
? Wooden nameplate & brass handle preferred
? No mirror facing the door
? Plants placed beside, not blocking entrance
? SHOE RACK
? Best location: North?West
? Alternate: South?West (closed cabinet only)
? NOT in East / North?East / behind door
? Keep rock salt or camphor inside cabinet
? Clean weekly
? PLANTS NEAR ENTRY
? Allowed: Tulsi, Money Plant, Peace Lily, Lucky Bamboo, Areca
? Healthy, medium size only
? Place left or right of door
? Avoid: Cactus, Bonsai, thorny, milky?sap, dry plants
?? LIVING ROOM
? Sofa against South or West wall
? Seating faces East or North
? Solid wall behind sofa
? Center of room open
? Sofa color: Beige, cream, light brown, soft green
? TV placed in South?East or South
? PUJA / MANDIR
? Best: North?East (Ishanya corner)
? Alternate: East wall
? You face East or North while praying
? Not near toilet or under staircase
? KITCHEN
? Best location: South?East
? Alternate: North?West (with remedies)
? Gas stove in South?East of kitchen
? Cooking facing East
? Microwave, mixie, oven: South?East / South
? Water purifier: North?East or North
? Sink / dish basin: North?East or North
? Sink and stove not adjacent
?? DINING AREA
? Best: West or North?West
? Alternate: East
? Sit facing East or North
? UTILITY / LAUNDRY
? Utility area: North?West or South
? Washing machine: North?West or West
? Dishwasher: North?West or West
? Avoid North?East
?? BEDROOMS
Master Bedroom
? South?West
? Head while sleeping: South or East
? Cot: Wood / dark brown / walnut
? Bedsheets: Beige, peach, pastel pink
Secondary Bedroom
? West / North?West / East
? Bedsheets: Light green, sky blue, cream
? TOILETS (2 assumed)
? Best zones: North?West, West, South
? Avoid: North?East, Center, near Puja wall
?? BALCONIES (2 assumed)
? Best: East balcony (excellent)
? Second: North balcony
? Avoid large South?West balcony
? COLORS SUMMARY
? Walls: White, cream, light yellow, pastel green
? Sofa: Beige, cream, soft grey
? Cot: Natural wood shades
? Bedsheets: Light, calming pastels
? Avoid black, dark red, very dark blue
? GOLDEN RULES FOR EAST?FACING HOMES
? East = Light & openness
? North?East = Water & prayer
? South?East = Fire & cooking
? South?West = Weight & stability
? North?West = Movement & machines