\nFollow Elemental Placement<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n When checking the layout, ensure the kitchen is in the southeast (fire element) direction, while all major water-related installations are placed in the northeast. This simple elemental placement will help you maintain Vastu while also supporting functional design.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nUse Colours Thoughtfully<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Each colour plays a significant role in Vastu. You should choose light colours for the north and east-facing spaces in your house to enhance openness. For the south, you can choose slightly deeper shades to enforce a sense of stability without making the space appear heavy.<\/span><\/p>\nDos and Don’ts for South-Facing Homes<\/b><\/h2>\n This list ensures additional Vastu compliance, so follow every point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDos for South-Facing Homes<\/b><\/h3>\n Here’s the full list of everything you should do for south-facing homes \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\nChoose the entrance zone carefully on the southeast side<\/span><\/li>\nAdjust room placement according to Vastu zones instead of forcing a standard layout onto the plot<\/span><\/li>\nKeep the movement flow natural from the entrance to the living area<\/span><\/li>\nUse design elements, such as shading and ventilation, to manage the stronger sunlight exposure<\/span><\/li>\nKeep the north and east areas open, clean, and well-lit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDon’ts for South-Facing Homes<\/b><\/h3>\n Now, let’s explore the don’ts for a south-facing house. Here’s the full list \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\nAvoid placing water elements in the south direction<\/span><\/li>\nDo not block the north or east zones with heavy structures or clutter<\/span><\/li>\nDon’t try to over-correct incorrect zoning with superficial fixes<\/span><\/li>\nAvoid forcing symmetry or standard plans onto the layout<\/span><\/li>\nNever use layouts that ignore directional planning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nConclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n If you don’t have adequate Vastu knowledge, it’s easy to treat south-facing homes as something to avoid. However, they need proper directional planning, not avoidance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTo make it easier, we’ve covered everything you should follow when evaluating the layout, tips for implementation, and a full list of dos and don’ts so you can transform a south-facing house into an auspicious abode.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nYou can also beautify your home further by installing the right tiles from Orientbell Tiles. Explore our <\/span>latest tile collection<\/span><\/a> as we have the perfect tiles for every space.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Vastu holds special importance in people’s lives, which is why you’ll find countless people who prefer purchasing a Vastu-compliant home to a non-compliant one. When people explore homes with a Vastu lens, south-facing homes are usually approached with hesitation. Many assume that a south-facing house plan poses challenges and should be avoided altogether.\u00a0 However, Vastu […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[107,117],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27043","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-home-improvement","category-interior-design"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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