Vasthu Tips for Offices

Apply these 50 Vasthu tips to bring clarity, stability, and prosperity into your workplace.

Main Door (Office Entrance)

  1. The main entrance should ideally face north, east, or northeast to attract positive opportunities and growth.
  2. The entrance must be well-lit and clutter-free to allow smooth energy flow.
  3. Avoid placing dustbins, broken items, or obstacles near the entrance.
  4. The main door should open inward to the right to symbolise welcoming prosperity.
  5. Install a clear and professional signboard at the entrance to strengthen the identity and reputation of the business.

Reception and Waiting Area

  1. The reception counter should ideally be located in the northeast or east area of the office.
  2. The receptionist should sit facing north or east while attending to visitors.
  3. Provide a clean and comfortable waiting area to create a positive first impression.
  4. Use pleasant lighting, plants, or calming artwork to create a welcoming atmosphere.
  5. Avoid placing the reception directly in the southwest corner, which is better reserved for senior management.

What to check first in an office space

  1. The Managing Director should ideally sit in the southeast quadrant of the office.
  2. The MD should face north or east while working, as it promotes leadership and decision-making. Place an image of Mt. Everest on the wall behind the MD to ground and stabilise him.
  3. A solid wall should be behind the chair, symbolising support and stability.
  4. Avoid sitting directly under beams or facing a wall at close distance.
  5. Important files and confidential documents should be kept in cupboards in the southwest.

Managing Director’s Room

  1. Senior executives should ideally sit in the south, southwest, or west zones of the office.
  2. They should face north or east while working to encourage clarity and authority.
  3. Seating should be arranged so that junior staff sit facing the seniors, not behind them.
  4. Ensure the workspaces are well organised to support efficient management decisions.
  5. Avoid placing senior management in the northeast area, which should remain open and light.

Senior Management (Directors / Department Heads)

  1. The finance or accounts department should ideally be located in the north zone of the office.
  2. The finance manager should face north or east while working.
  3. Safes or lockers containing financial documents should be placed in the southwest and open toward the north.
  4. Keep this area secure and well organised to maintain financial discipline.
  5. Avoid placing the accounts department in the northeast corner, which should remain light and uncluttered.

Finance Manager / Accounts Department

  1. The HR department can be located in the northwest area, which supports movement and interaction.
  2. HR managers should face east or north while working.
  3. This department should have an open and approachable layout to encourage communication.
  4. Avoid placing HR in the southwest corner, which is better suited for top leadership.
  5. Maintain a pleasant and organised environment to promote positive employee relations.

Human Resource Department

  1. Administrative staff can sit in the east or north zones of the office.
  2. Staff should ideally face north or east while working.
  3. Ensure sufficient lighting and ventilation to enhance productivity.
  4. Workstations should be arranged in a neat and structured layout.
  5. Avoid placing large cabinets or obstacles behind staff chairs, which can create discomfort.

Administrative Staff

  1. The pantry is best located in the southeast or northwest corner, which represents the fire and air elements.
  2. Cooking appliances like microwaves or kettles should face east.
  3. Keep the pantry clean and hygienic at all times.
  4. Avoid locating the pantry in the northeast area, which is considered sacred and should remain light.
  5. Ensure proper ventilation to maintain a pleasant environment.

Pantry / Refreshment Area

  1. The office floor should ideally be higher in the south and west and slightly lower in the north and east. This natural slope symbolically allows positive energy and opportunities to flow into the workspace.
  2. Flooring colours such as light beige, cream, light grey, or soft earthy tones are considered favourable as they create a calm and professional atmosphere.
  3. Avoid broken or cracked flooring. Cracked tiles or damaged flooring can symbolically represent financial leakage and instability. Ensure the flooring is well-maintained and repaired promptly.
  4. Materials like marble, granite, stone, or high-quality tiles are preferred because they provide stability and durability, which are essential for a productive workplace. If carpets are used, make sure they are not black, grey, or blue.
  5. Avoid highly contrasting or confusing flooring patterns because they can create visual disturbance and distraction. Simple and uniform flooring designs promote clarity and focus among employees.

Office Flooring

  1. The Managing Director or senior management should sit on chairs with high and solid back support, symbolising stability, authority, and strong leadership. They should avoid sitting on black, grey, or blue chairs, which are inauspicious.
  2. Employees, especially decision-makers, should avoid sitting with their back directly facing the office entrance, as this may create a sense of insecurity or lack of control.
  3. Whenever possible, employees should face north or east while working. These directions are associated with clarity, creativity, and professional growth.
  4. Unstable or broken chairs may affect concentration and efficiency. Comfortable and ergonomic chairs help improve focus, posture, and productivity.
  5. Whenever possible, senior executives or decision-makers may sit slightly higher or in a more prominent position within the office to reinforce leadership presence and authority.

Office Chairs