Where do you take off your shoes and the placement of the wall clock?

What does Vastu Shastra say about clocks and shoes?

If you are wondering “Where do you take off your shoes and the placement of the wall clock,” begin with the entrance. Remove shoes outside the main door, or at one small fixed spot right at the threshold—never in the middle of the living room. Where should the shoes go after that? Keep them in a single rack that stays closed or covered, so the entry looks tidy and doesn’t feel cluttered. If you can choose a zone, keep footwear toward the west or southwest side of the home. Is it okay to keep shoes near the pooja space or in the northeast? It’s better to avoid that and keep footwear away from clean, calm zones.

Now come to the wall clock, because it quietly sets the pace of a home. Which direction is best for the placement of the wall clock? Prefer the north wall first, then the east wall; keep the south side as a “no-first-choice” area when possible. Hang the clock at comfortable eye level on a solid wall and ensure it shows the correct time. Can you hang a clock above the main door? Avoid that placement, and also avoid placing a clock directly facing the bed if it disturbs sleep. A working clock matters—remove dead batteries, broken glass, or stopped clocks.

To apply this daily, follow a simple checklist: shoes come off at one fixed point, the rack stays closed, and the entrance stays bright and uncluttered. What if space is tight and shoes must stay inside? Store only daily-use pairs there and move the rest to a cupboard. What if the clock stops or runs slow? Change the battery or repair it the same day. These small changes reduce mess at the entry and create a steadier, more organised feel in the home.