Vastu Remedies for Living Room / Hall

The living room or hall is best in the north or north-east to welcome positive energy. When it sits in the south-west or has heavy furniture blocking the north-east, these remedies help open up the space and improve flow.

Common Vastu Dosh in Living Room

Directions that often create dosh for the living room or hall:

• South-west — Ideal for master bedroom, not for gathering; can make the living area feel heavy.
• South or west — Can work if the north-east of the room or house is kept open and light.

Other common issues: north-east corner blocked by sofas, cabinets, or storage; seating with residents facing south or west instead of east or north; heavy furniture in the centre or north-east; dark colours; main door in line with a back door or window (energy rush).

Remedies by Direction

South-West Living Room

• Keep the north-east part of the room as open as possible—no heavy sofas or storage there.
• Place seating so that when seated, people face east or north.
• Use mirrors on the north or east walls to reflect light and symbolise expansion; avoid reflecting the main door.
• Use light colours: white, cream, light yellow, or light green.

South or West Living Room

• Ensure the north-east corner of the house (or of the room) is still light and uncluttered; a small plant, lamp, or water feature there can help.
• Place heavy furniture along the south or west walls and keep seating facing east or north where possible.

Furniture and Seating Remedies

• Place sofas and heavy furniture along the south or west walls.
• Keep the centre of the room relatively open.
• Leave the north-east corner light: a small plant, lamp, or nothing.
• Seating should allow people to face east or north where possible.
• Avoid blocking windows in the north or east.
• If the main door opens into the living room, avoid placing the sofa directly in line with it; use a rug or low table to break the line.

Colour and Simple Fixes

• Use light, welcoming colours: white, cream, beige, light yellow, or light green.
• Ensure good natural light and ventilation, especially from the north or east.
• Keep the space tidy and avoid clutter in corners.

For a full home check use our basic Vastu calculator or full Vastu calculator (sign in required). See our living room Vastu guide for ideal location and dimensions.