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