Vastu considers this a challenging placement, but it can be balanced without construction.
Not recommended, can cause instability.
Best direction: North-East (100/100)
In Vastu Shastra, the South-West is the earth zone (Nairutya). It governs stability, relationships and the authority of the head of the family, and is best kept heavy and closed. Its element is earth and its presiding deity is Nairutya.
The living room is where the family gathers and guests are received, so Vastu looks for light, open zones that support good conversation and a welcoming feel.
South-West is the stability zone; a living room's constant foot traffic can unsettle it.
South of South-West
Below average, needs proper design
South-West
Not recommended, can cause instability
West of South-West
Poor, may affect family harmony
Vastu Buddy scores 16 directions, so a room near the edge of the South-West zone can score a little differently from one at its centre.
Place your heaviest furniture — a large sofa or cabinet — against the South-West wall to anchor the zone.
Use grounded, earthy décor (stone, wood, terracotta) in this corner.
Keep the South-West corner the least-trafficked part of the room, more of a quiet nook than a walkway.
A living room in the South-West scores 40/100 on Vastu Buddy (needs attention). Not recommended, can cause instability.
North-East scores highest (100/100), followed by East (90) and North (80). The living room is where the family gathers and guests are received, so Vastu looks for light, open zones that support good conversation and a welcoming feel.
Place your heaviest furniture — a large sofa or cabinet — against the South-West wall to anchor the zone. Use grounded, earthy décor (stone, wood, terracotta) in this corner. Keep the South-West corner the least-trafficked part of the room, more of a quiet nook than a walkway.
How does the rest of your home score?
One room is only part of the picture. Place every room on the compass for your overall Vastu score and a remedy for each one.