Vaastu Shastra as a science dealing with the architectural aspect, work on the concept of intrinsic energy which though invisible can be experienced by its application in various forms in a structure all for internal and external use. Vaastu conceptualizes on the principle of eight directions for proper implementation of the energy sources. Experts practicing Vaastu Shastra recommend adhering to certain guidelines or tips for successful implementation of the ancient science. A few amongst those are

Position of the property

• The best positions recommended by Vaastu for buying a plot of land are South, West or Southwest and the most recommended directions for building entrances are North, East or North east.
• Shape of a plot or property is usually preferred be of square or rectangular shape.
• Ideal location for constructing a house on a square plot is at the center and in a rectangular plot it is favorable in the south, south west and west sides with preferably openings in the north and the east. And it is advisable to have open spaces on all the four sides around the house.
• It is favorable to have water bodies in the north and east.
• It is advisable not to consider L-shaped houses with as the corners of the house are believed to missing on the 'U' shapes which might anticipate missing opportunities for the occupants.
• Vaastu recommends that the number of columns used in the buildings should be of even numbers.
• The construction of the house should be made with due consideration to proper ventilation and sunlight.

Living room

• East, North and Northeast are the favorable directions for living Room or the dining room in a house.
• The living room is usually located in the central zone or the Brahmasthan is the area where the Element of Space is located and is thereby recommended to be free from any kind of obstacles or hindrances like pillar, wall, stairs or fixtures.
• Vaastu strongly denounces the use of paintings or other objects of art which depicts war backgrounds, tragedies or any negative aspects of life.

Kitchen

• The ideal location of the kitchen of the house is in the Southeast.
• The cooking oven or hearth is recommended to be place in the eastern or southeastern side so that the person cooking faces east.
• Kitchen should be built based on the basic aspects or purposes associated with it - storage, washing and cooking.
• Apart from that lighting, storage space and most importantly ventilation is the most deciding factor in creating positive influence in the cooking space.

Study Room

• The color scheme used in the study room should be mild and never a dark color as it might create distractions. Bookshelves are preferred to be kept to the north or east.
• Also while studying it is preferable to sit facing the north or east.

Bedroom

• Vaastu Shastra recommends the positioning of the bedroom in the South, West or Southwest direction.
• The ideal direction for children's bedroom is ascertained to be North, Northwest or Southeast but never in the South or Southwest.
• Vaastu recommend sleeping postures with head towards the south as it ensures longevity.
• The bathrooms attached to the bedroom should be designed either in the northern or eastern side of the bedroom.

Landscape

Vaastu Shastra also recommends the kinds of plants and trees to be planted around the house so as to gain from the positive energies generated by them.

• Vaastu do not recommend plantation of trees in the North, East or Northeastern directions except for small plants.
• The shadow of trees should not fall on the house, thereby trees are to be planted in a distance from the building.
• Peepal tree in the western direction at a certain distance from the house and Tamarind or Imli tree in the Southwest direction of the house is considered auspicious.
• However, Vaastu discourages the presence of a Mango, Banana or a Jamun tree in close vicinity to the house.
• It is considered to have flower plants like Champa, Chameli, Rose and also fruit trees like Coconut, Pomegranate tree around the house.