Buyer ToolsVastu for Office — Where to Keep the Safe, Cash Locker and Almirah
Short answer: traditional Vastu guidance places the office safe or cash locker against the south or west wall — ideally in the south-west — with its door opening towards the north. Heavy steel almirahs and record storage also go along the south and west walls, and the north-east corner is kept light and open. This guide sets out the common Vastu directions for office storage, and how to follow them without compromising security.
Office Safe and Cash Locker Direction
| What | Traditional Vastu guidance |
|---|---|
| Best placement | South-west corner, or against the south or west wall |
| Door opens towards | North (associated with Kubera, the deity of wealth); east is the usual second choice |
| Avoid | North-east corner, south-east corner, under a staircase, against a toilet wall |
| Height | Raised slightly off the floor on a base or fixed inside a cabinet, not sitting directly on the floor |
A quick check: open the safe and stand in front of it. The direction you are facing is the direction the door opens.
Almirahs, Filing Cabinets and Record Storage
- Heavy steel almirahs and record cabinets are traditionally placed along the south and west walls, which Vastu treats as the "heavy" side of a room.
- The north-east corner is kept light — a reception desk, a plant, or open space rather than tall storage.
- Accounts and cash records are often kept close to the safe in the south or west of the office.
- Keep storage tidy and doors closing properly. A cluttered or jammed almirah is considered a block in Vastu — and is a security risk anyway.
Office Layout Directions at a Glance
| Area | Common Vastu placement |
|---|---|
| Owner or director's cabin | South-west, seated facing north or east |
| Safe and cash locker | South-west or along the south / west wall, opening north |
| Almirahs and record storage | South and west walls |
| Reception | North-east, north or east |
| Staff workstations | Facing north or east where possible |
| Pantry | South-east |
| Server or electrical room | South-east |
Vastu is a traditional belief system and practices differ between consultants, so treat this as general guidance and follow your own Vastu adviser where you have one.
Vastu and Security Together
A Vastu-correct position should still be a secure one. Whatever the direction:
- Bolt the safe to the wall or floor using its fixing points, so it cannot be carried away.
- Keep it out of view of visitors and the reception area.
- Use a fireproof safe or cabinet for original documents and cash, not just a security safe.
- Choose the size before the wall. Measure the space in the south-west corner first so the safe or almirah fits with its door able to open fully towards the north.
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See our office furniture, steel almirahs for offices, the fireproof filing cabinet guide and the office furniture list for a new office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In which direction should the office safe be kept as per Vastu?
Traditional Vastu guidance places the office safe or cash locker in the south-west corner or against the south or west wall, with its door opening towards the north.
Which direction should the cash locker door open?
Towards the north, which Vastu associates with Kubera, the deity of wealth. East is the usual second choice. A door opening south or south-east is traditionally avoided.
Where should almirahs be placed in an office as per Vastu?
Heavy steel almirahs and record cabinets are traditionally placed along the south and west walls, with the north-east corner kept light and open.
Where should the owner's cabin be as per Vastu?
Commonly in the south-west of the office, with the owner seated facing north or east.
Is a Vastu-correct position enough to keep a safe secure?
No. The safe should also be bolted to the wall or floor, kept out of visitors' view, and a fireproof safe or cabinet should be used for original documents and cash.