Feng Shui & Vastu — What Truly Matters vs. What’s Nice
Two systems. Two checklists. One goal: clarity before commitment.
FENG SHUI CHECKLIST
(Focus: livability, flow, day-to-day comfort — flexible after purchase)
🟢 GREEN — Must-Haves
These strongly affect how a home feels to live in.
☐ Front entrance is clear, bright, and unobstructed
☐ Door opens fully without hitting walls or furniture
☐ Main living areas allow smooth movement (no tight choke points)
☐ Bedrooms feel quiet, protected, and private
☐ Home receives good natural light
🟡 YELLOW — Nice-to-Haves
Helpful, but usually correctable with layout or design changes.
☐ Furniture avoids sharp corners pointing at seating
☐ Bed has a solid wall behind the headboard
☐ Bed is not directly aligned with the bedroom door
☐ Kitchen feels functional and balanced
☐ Bathrooms are visually separated from main living spaces
🔴 RED — High-Impact / Caution
These often create persistent discomfort if left unaddressed.
☐ Front door directly faces stairs or a bathroom
☐ Bathroom located in the center of the home
☐ Stove directly opposite sink or fridge
☐ Severe clutter or blocked circulation throughout the home
☐ Home consistently feels dark, heavy, or unsettled
VASTU SHASTRA CHECKLIST
(Focus: direction, elements, long-term harmony — layout matters most)
🟢 GREEN — Must-Haves
These are foundational in Vastu and hardest to change later.
☐ Main entrance faces North or East
☐ Home has a square or rectangular footprint
☐ Center of the home (Brahmasthan) is open and uncluttered
☐ Kitchen located in the Southeast
☐ Master bedroom located in the Southwest
🟡 YELLOW — Nice-to-Haves
Strengthen alignment but may be workable with compromises.
☐ Stove faces East while cooking
☐ Bed head points South or East
☐ Morning sunlight enters from the East
☐ Water features placed in North or Northeast
☐ Staircase positioned away from main living focus
🔴 RED — High-Impact / Caution
These are structural red flags in traditional Vastu.
☐ Kitchen in the Northeast
☐ Bathroom in the Northeast
☐ Staircase in the center of the home
☐ Major missing corners in the structure
☐ Toilet facing North or East
How to Use This
Feng Shui reds → often fixable with layout, lighting, or furnishings
Vastu reds → usually structural and should factor into the buying decision
One red ≠ dealbreaker. Multiple reds = pause and reassess.
Bottom Line
Feng Shui asks: Does this home support daily life?
Vastu asks: Is this home aligned for the long run?
This checklist helps you decide what matters to you—before emotions take over.