Vastu for a kids bedroom begins with choosing the right room, then turns to where the bed sits and how the space is coloured and kept. Traditionally the west, east and north-west of a home suit children, while the south-west is kept for parents. In a UK family home these principles adapt well, even when bedroom options are limited.

If you are reorganising bedrooms after a new arrival or a move, send your question through the enquiry form with a floor plan and I can suggest an arrangement for the whole family.

Vastu for a kids bedroom: which room to choose

Vastu reads a home by direction, so the first step is to find the centre of the floor plan and see where each bedroom falls. For children the usual guidance is:

West: one of the zones most often recommended for children's rooms in traditional Vastu texts.
East: associated with the rising sun and new beginnings, often suggested for younger children.
North-west: linked to movement; frequently suggested for older teenagers or young adults preparing to leave home.

The south-west is traditionally reserved for the parents or the head of the household, and placing a young child there is generally not advised. The south-east, linked to fire, is usually avoided for any bedroom.

When the choice is between two small rooms

UK homes often have a third bedroom that is little more than a box room. If the box room is in the west or east and the larger room is in the south-west, Vastu would usually suggest the parents keep the larger room and the child take the smaller one, using well-planned storage to make it work. Where the only spare room for a child is in the south-west, it is not a cause for alarm; a session can look at how the rest of the house is used and suggest a balance, such as moving the parents' bed or making better use of a different room for daytime play.

Bed placement in a child's room

Once the room is chosen, the bed is the main decision.

Head direction

The traditional guidance is for the head to point east or south while sleeping. East is often preferred for children because of its association with learning and fresh starts. Sleeping with the head to the north is traditionally avoided.

Position within the room

Place the bed against a solid wall rather than under a window, and away from a direct line with the door. Keep the space beneath the bed reasonably clear rather than packed with toys. Bunk beds are common in shared rooms; the same direction guidance applies to both levels, and the bunk works best on the south or west side of the room.

Cots and toddler beds

For very young children, the safety advice from health visitors and cot manufacturers always comes first. Vastu placement should only be applied within whatever arrangement is safe for the child.

Colour, light and what to keep in the room

Soft greens, light blues, gentle yellows and creams are the colours most often suggested for children's rooms in Vastu. Very dark shades and large areas of bold red are usually avoided in a sleeping space. Our guide to Vastu colours for redecorating gives a fuller palette by direction.

A few practical points:

Keep the north-east corner of the room light and tidy.
Store heavier items such as wardrobes and toy chests on the south or west walls.
Avoid a mirror facing the bed.
Keep screens and gaming equipment out of the sleeping area where you can.

Studying in the bedroom

Many children do homework in their bedroom. A desk where the child faces north or east is traditionally preferred. Desk placement has its own article, Vastu for a child's study room, so here the focus stays on rest and sleep.

Siblings sharing a room

Shared rooms are part of life in many UK homes. Give each child a clearly defined area with their own storage, and try to place both beds so heads point east or south. If one child is much older, the older child often suits the side of the room nearer the south or west. Where siblings have very different temperaments, looking at each child's chart can help decide who sleeps where. Our article on sibling compatibility astrology explores that side of family life.

How a home session looks at children's rooms

An Energy at Home / New Home session is a 45-minute online consultation that brings together the horoscope of the home, the Vedic birth charts of the family, Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui. For children's rooms, this means the suggestions consider both the floor plan and each child's chart, so the arrangement suits the actual family rather than a generic template.

To prepare, have ready a floor plan with the entrance marked, compass directions, the birth details of family members you would like included, and a note of any constraints, such as a room that must double as a guest room. You will come away with clear priorities for each bedroom. Vastu is offered here as guidance for a calmer home; it does not promise particular outcomes for a child.

Frequently asked questions

Which direction is best for a kids bedroom as per Vastu?

The west and east are the most commonly recommended directions, with the north-west often suggested for older teenagers. The south-west is traditionally kept for parents.

Which way should my child's head point while sleeping?

East or south is the usual guidance, with east often preferred for children. North is traditionally avoided.

Can a teenager have the south-west room?

Traditionally it is kept for the head of the household, but every home is different. A session can weigh the floor plan against the family's charts before you decide.

Do I need to redecorate to follow Vastu?

No. Bedding, rugs, curtains and the position of the bed often achieve most of what is needed.

When you get in touch, include a floor plan, the ages of the children and which rooms you are choosing between. Send your question here, or book through the Energy at Home / New Home page to plan your children's rooms together.