Your bedroom is more than just a room - it is a space for rest, rejuvenation, and reconnection. And yet, it is the spaces within your bedroom that cause you discomfort and discontent. Vastu Shastra is a way to get your bedroom spaces back in harmony. Have you ever felt like something was off in your bedroom? Restless nights, sleepy mornings, or a general feeling of discontent? Vastu Shastra is a time-tested way to get your bedroom spaces back in harmony.
Most urban homes in Nepal come equipped with compact rooms, bathrooms, and multi-level layouts, making bedroom Vastu a complex but important topic. Fortunately, it is a complex topic because it means even the smallest changes can make a significant impact.
In this guide, you will find practical advice on the best direction for your bedroom, the correct placement of your bed, the placement of your mirror and wardrobe, the best colours to paint your bedroom, and the most common mistakes to avoid. Have your plot direction ready to share with us to get a layout walkthrough specifically for your home.
However, it should be noted that all bedrooms are not the same; the recommendations will change depending on the person using the room and the placement of the room in the house.
Master Bedroom: The best placement for the master bedroom is in the southwest corner. This placement gives a sense of stability and authority, which is important for the head of the household. South is a good alternative to the southwest corner. In either case, the heavier structural mass is located at the proper end of the home.
Children's Bedroom: West or northwest is a good placement for a children's bedroom. This placement promotes concentration, routine, and a good sleep schedule.
Guest Bedroom: Northwest is a good placement for a guest bedroom. Vastu associates this direction with movement and change, making it the best placement for a room occupied by a visitor.
Directions to Avoid: Avoid the northeast corner of a bedroom. This area should be kept open or used for prayer and light activity. Avoid the southeast direction, which is associated with fire energy and promotes restlessness.
The position of your bed can be more important than you think. Here are the basic principles that are generally adhered to in homes that follow the principles of Vastu in Nepal.
Head Position While Sleeping
Position of Bed in Room
Space Around Bed
Wardrobe and Heavy Storage: Heavy wardrobes should be placed against the south or west wall, and care should be taken to avoid tall storage units against the north or east wall to keep the space bright and open.
Study or Work Desk Inside the Bedroom: If the bedroom also functions as a home office (a common arrangement in Kathmandu), the desk should be placed against the east or north wall to ensure that when working at the desk, you are facing east or north.
Windows and Ventilation: Windows should be placed to face east or north. These windows allow morning sun to enter but prevent the room from heating up in the afternoon. This also fits in with the idea of good airflow from the east.
Mirror Placement: There should be no mirror facing the bed, as this is generally against the principles of Vastu. Dressing mirrors should be fixed to the north or east wall, but should not face the bed. If this is not possible, the mirror should be covered at night with a curtain.
Mirror Placement: Regarding the TV placement, the general advice from Vastu is to keep it out of the bedroom or against the south or southeast wall. If the TV reflects an image, the same rules apply as to not facing the bed.
Vastu-aligned bedroom colour schemes should be soft and soothing. Whites, creams, blues, and greens are ideal. Earthy shades such as terracotta or beige will be perfect for the southwest master bedroom. It is best to avoid intense reds, vibrant oranges, or dark wall shades because they are believed to increase wakefulness rather than sleep.
The lighting in a bedroom should be warm-toned bulbs in the 2700 to 3000 Kelvin range. LEDs with a cool tone are less suitable for a bedroom. It is recommended to avoid overhead lighting directly above the bed. Instead, table lamps or sconces on the walls or on a mid-height table on both sides of the bed will ensure a balanced and peaceful sleep environment.
A bedroom meant for couples must have Vastu shastra elements such as balance and symmetry. The space on both sides of the bed must be equally utilised, and there should be no side of the bed touching the wall. The corners and space below the bed must be free from clutter to avoid stagnancy in the relationship in the long run.
Sharp corners of furniture directed towards the bed should be avoided. This problem can be fixed by changing the furniture or simply by rearranging it during a home renovation. A peaceful bedroom environment with soothing colours and lighting embodies Vastu shastra in a bedroom meant for couples without complicating things too much.
Here are the glitches we most often encounter in existing homes in Nepal, and the good news is, most of the time, we don’t need to break down the walls to correct them.
We don’t need a total overhaul to make things work, and that’s the good news. There are a lot of things we can do to make the space work without breaking down the walls.
If you are building a new home or undertaking a total renovation, then this is the time to consider the direction and layout because these factors will be incorporated into the actual building by our team at Jadan Construction Group from the very start.
Bedroom Vastu is not about superstition; it is about good design. By using the design elements of direction, placement of the bed, placement of storage, and lighting, you will findthat you get a good night’s sleep and a peaceful atmosphere. It is a good design, and the ideas are practical and, for the most part, timeless, even without the Vastu name.
No matter whether you are building a new home or renovating an existing one, getting the layout right from the start will save you a great deal of trouble down the road.
This is the kind of attitude we at Jadan Construction Group strive to put into every home we build, from the very first floor plan to the final finishing touches. We are familiar with the building landscape in Nepal, the way plots are oriented, and the way to create a home that really works for the people living in it.
Let’s get it right from the ground up.
Are you ready to design a bedroom layout or create your dream home? Learn more about the way we work and the process we take to get the job done. Once you are ready to get started, contact us with your plot details, and we will help you create a space that is as beautiful as it is functional.
Southwest direction is recommended because it provides stability and is related to the head of the household. If you need a second option, then the southern direction is good too.
The general advice is to face your head in a southern direction. If you are a student, then you can face your head in an eastern direction too. Try to avoid facing your head in a northern direction.
YesitIt is perfectly fine to have a mirror in a bedroom, but there is a condition. The mirror should not face the bed. It is better to have a mirror on the northern or eastern wall. If it is impossible to avoid a mirror facing the bed, then cover it with a curtain.
It is perfectly fine to have a mirror in a bedroom, but there is a condition. The mirror should not face the bed. It is better to have a mirror on the northern or eastern wall. If it is impossible to avoid a mirror facing the bed, then cover it with a curtain.
The southern or western walls are suitable for a bedroom wardrobe because these walls have to bear a lot of weight. This is in accordance with Vastu.
The best bedroom colours are soft, soothing shades such as light cream, pale blue, white, light green, or light terracotta, depending on whether your bedroom faces southwest or not. Try to avoid very dark or bright red or orange hues because these can stimulate rather than relax.
