Vastu for office conference room planning usually points to the north-west of the floor, a zone associated with air, movement and exchange. The senior person sits in the south-west of the room facing north or east, the table is rectangular or square, and the centre stays uncluttered. Here is how to apply that in UK offices, from startup suites to larger floors.

If you are deciding which room to turn into your meeting space, you can send us your question with a simple floor plan and the compass directions.

Why meeting rooms deserve their own Vastu attention

Meeting rooms are where decisions are made, clients are pitched and disagreements are aired. In Vastu Shastra, each zone of a building carries a particular quality, so the placement of a room used for discussion and negotiation is worth considering separately from desks or storage.

Clients also read a meeting room quickly. A tidy, well-lit room with a clear seating arrangement tells visitors that the business is organised and that their time is respected, whatever the size of the company.

For a growing startup, the meeting room is often the only private space. Getting it right makes it easier for people to focus, listen and reach agreement, which is what Vastu is ultimately trying to support.

Vastu for office conference room placement

North-west: the classic choice

The north-west is linked with Vayu, the air element, and is associated with movement, communication and things not staying stuck for long. That is why it is commonly suggested for meeting rooms, visitor rooms and sales discussions.

North and east as alternatives

Rooms in the north or east are also commonly considered supportive, particularly for brainstorming and planning sessions, because these zones are associated with openness and new ideas.

Zones to think twice about

The south-west is usually reserved for the owner or director, as it is associated with stability and authority. The exact centre of the floor, the Brahmasthan, is traditionally kept open rather than closed in by walls.

When you have no choice

In a serviced office or a single-room suite, you may not choose the zone at all. In that case, focus on seating, table shape, light and the quality of the room itself; these carry plenty of weight on their own.

Seating plan and table shape

Vastu pays close attention to who sits where.

The chair of the meeting: ideally in the south-west part of the room, facing north or east, with a solid wall behind.
Visitors and clients: often seated so they face south or west, or in the north-west part of the room.
Table shape: square or rectangular tables are generally preferred for their sense of balance. Irregular or sharply angled tables are usually avoided.
Beams and ducts: avoid placing the main seat directly under an exposed beam, a feature of many converted UK warehouses and mills.

The same principles shape individual offices; our article on Vastu for office cabin seating covers the owner's own room in detail.

Doors, screens, light and colour

A meeting room door is ideally placed in the north or east wall of the room. Where it is not, keep the chair of the meeting from sitting with their back to it.

Screens and displays are often placed on the east or north wall so the audience faces those directions. Light colours suit the space: whites, creams and soft greys in a north-west room, light greens or blues in a north room. Our guide to commercial Vastu for UK offices shows how each zone fits into the wider floor.

Good daylight helps, but many UK meeting rooms are internal. Even, warm lighting and good ventilation make a noticeable difference; a stuffy room works against the air quality the north-west is meant to represent.

Startups, hybrid teams and multi-use rooms

In a smaller business, one room often has to handle meetings, video calls, interviews and lunch. Vastu can still help:

Keep the table clear between uses, especially of food, cables and paperwork.
Position the camera so the speaker sits with a solid wall behind them, not a door.
Store spare chairs and equipment along the south or west walls, keeping the north and east lighter.
Avoid stacking archive boxes in the room's north-east corner.

For teams who work partly from home, our piece on a workplace energy reading for hybrid working looks at how shared and home spaces fit together.

Having your meeting room read in context

A conference room is best considered as part of the whole floor. The Energy at Workplace / New Workplace session is a 45-minute online consultation that combines the workplace's horoscope, Vedic astrology, Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui. We can look at which room suits meetings, where the chair should sit and how the rest of the layout supports it.

Bring a floor plan with north marked, photos of the room, and a note of what cannot change, such as fixed screens or glass partitions.

Frequently asked questions

Which direction is best for a conference room in Vastu?

The north-west is the most commonly recommended zone, with north and east as good alternatives. The south-west is usually kept for the owner's or director's room.

Where should the boss sit in a meeting room?

Traditionally in the south-west part of the room, facing north or east, with a solid wall behind and not directly under a beam.

Can I apply Vastu for office conference room layouts in a glass-walled room?

Yes. Glass rooms are common in modern UK offices. Seating, table shape, lighting and a solid backdrop, such as a screen or cabinet behind the main seat, all help.

Is a round meeting table acceptable?

Vastu generally prefers square or rectangular tables, but a round table in a well-placed room can still work, especially for informal discussion.

Planning a new meeting room or reorganising an old one? Send us your question with your floor plan, or book an Energy at Workplace session to look at the room alongside the rest of your workplace. We will focus on practical changes that suit your premises.