Children bedroom Vastu: 12 simple tips

Traditional Vastu guidelines for a child's room, and how to apply them in a modern home.

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Many parents like to plan the children bedroom Vastu way, hoping to support good sleep, focus and health. Vastu Shastra offers simple guidelines on the room's direction, where the bed and study table go, and which colours to use.

Here are 12 commonly followed Vastu tips for kids rooms, along with practical advice for flats. These are traditional beliefs; follow what feels right for your family.

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01Room in the west or north-west

The west or north-west of the home is traditionally suggested for children's rooms. East is also considered good for younger children.

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02Head towards south or east

Children should sleep with their heads to the south or east, as with adults.

Kids bed placed in the south-west corner

03Bed in the south-west corner

Placing the bed in the south-west of the room is believed to bring stability.

Study table placed so the child faces east

04Study table facing east or north

Children should face east or north while studying, which is believed to help concentration.

Kids room in soft green and sky blue

05Light, cheerful colours

Light green, sky blue, cream and soft yellow are popular Vastu colours for kids. Avoid very dark shades.

Bookshelf on the east wall of a kids room

06Bookshelf on the east or north

Books and study materials are kept on the east or north walls.

Kids wardrobe on the west wall

07Wardrobe in the south or west

Heavy storage goes on the south or west walls.

Mirror inside a kids wardrobe door

08No mirror facing the bed

Avoid mirrors facing the bed; keep them inside the wardrobe.

Kids room without TV, with books and toys

09Limit electronics

Keep TVs and gaming consoles out of the bedroom, or at least away from the bed.

Open floor in the centre of a kids room with a play mat

10Keep the centre open

Leave the centre of the room free for play and movement.

Kids room with an east-facing window and morning light

11Good natural light

Windows on the east or north bring in soft morning light, believed to be energising.

Neat toy drawers under a kids bed

12Clutter-free under the bed

Store only soft items under the bed and keep toys organised.

Want a kids room that follows Vastu and still feels fun? Our interior designers in Kolkata can plan it for your child.

Applying kids room Vastu in a flat

Start with the big three: sleeping direction, study direction and keeping the room bright.
Use a compass app on site rather than relying on builder plans.
Adapt sensibly. If the bed can't go in the south-west, keep the head to the south or east.
Comfort comes first. Good ventilation, a firm mattress and a quiet room matter for children's sleep as much as direction.
Let the room grow. Choose a layout that can take a bigger desk as your child grows.