Bedroom Wall Writing
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.
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.
Direction of bedroom as per Vastu
"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. In the south-east, it 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 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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Who should sleep in the master bedroom as per Vastu?
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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Best bedroom direction for every member of the family
Bed placement as per Vastu
According to Vastu, your bed should be placed with the head towards the east or south.
The bed placement according to Vastu in the master bedroom is important as it influences the sleep quality and health of the family. As per Vastu experts, the sleeping position 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 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 room as this prevents positive energy from flowing freely. According to the Vastu, the bed position should be along the central part of the wall so that there's enough space to move around.
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Sleeping direction as per Vastu
The best sleeping direction as per Vastu is south as it is considered the ideal sleep position 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 it results in increase in wealth and recognition. People keeping their head directed towards the north are unlikely to get peaceful, sound sleep.
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Remember the following:
| Direction of legs while sleeping | Benefit |
| East | Reputation and wealth |
| West | Harmony and spiritualism |
| North | Prosperity and opulence |
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.
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.
According to Vastu, avoid a mirror in front of your bed as the reflection of one's sleeping body in a mirror is inauspicious. 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.
Placement of wall clock in bedroom
The two most ideal directions to place your wall clock in the bedroom are on the east or north walls.
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Vastu and pregnancy
A couple that sleeps in the north-east bedroom, 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.
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.
What colour paint to use in the bedroom
Colours don't just brighten our world; they also affect our mood, health and happiness.
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. Add a subtle touch of red as it represents passion but avoid excessive use of red as it symbolises fire and may cause temperament issues.
The children's bedroom can be done up in green (which represents growth) or yellow (for happiness and aiding studies). Avoid dark shades like black, dark blue and grey in the kid's bedroom. One can choose bright shades like light blue, yellow, orange and even shades of purple and green. Avoid too many colours in general, as it can create confusion and distraction.
The room should be well-organised. Keep your bedroom clean and clutter-free, says Snehal Deshpande, an expert in classical Vastu and Feng Shui.
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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 for attached bathroom with bedroom
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 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.
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.
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.
Vastu tips for home office / bookshelf in the bedroom
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.
Bed and bedding according to Vastu
Your bed should always have a headrest. Avoid a bed 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 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 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.
Things to avoid in your bedroom as per Vastu
Photographs
Refrain from hanging photographs of deceased ancestors on the wall.
Temple
Do not place the temple in the bedroom. If it is there in your room, then hang a curtain in front of it especially at night.
Broken items
Remove all broken or chipped items.
Iron beds
Wooden beds are the best, avoid wrought iron beds, as much as possible.
Overhead beams
Avoid a round ceiling above the bed and do not sleep under an overhead beam. Do not keep footwear or a shoe cabinet in the bedroom.
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Follow these 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. 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.
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
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 amirah or 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
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 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 good for the bedroom 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.
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 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.
Best plants for bedroom 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.
Does Vastu really work?
Sunaina Mehta, a homemaker from Mumbai says that siding with Vastu remedies has been beneficial. Mehta says that for long, there were fights at home on trivial issues and very often they ballooned into heated arguments. Then Sunaina did something unusual – she rearranged their bedroom and tossed out a stack of broken CDs and a DVD player she had stored in the bed box. Mehta shares how marital bliss soon returned to their home.
Sunaina's house cleaning was no random act. She had followed the laws of Vastu Shastra while rearranging their bedroom. "I even got rid of an oil painting of a weeping woman on the wall," she says.
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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