SCIENTIFIC VASTU | KITCHEN | An Architect Explains
The Kitchen is an extremely important part of the house, where healthy and nutritious food for the family is prepared and cooked. Raw and uncooked food is transformed into delicious meals, which provide ‘energy’ to the family. Sometimes, the family eats in the kitchen itself.
You know that the energy you get from the food is positive, if the food you eat makes you happy and content. If not, it means that you are receiving negative energy from the food. The reason could be that the food is not being prepared well due to some deficiencies in the kitchen. Negative energy starts to affect you physically and mentally and can affect your health. So it is absolutely essential that the kitchen exudes positive energy and suppresses negative energy.
VASTU FOR KITCHEN:
So how can this be achieved? According to Vastu Shastra, the right placement of the kitchen, the door to the kitchen, the fixtures, lighting and the colours can ensure that the Kitchen becomes a positive space. To know more about making your Kitchen a vastu compliant space, read on…..
Listed here, are some of the Vastu Guidelines for a Kitchen. In ancient times, many activities like cooking, washing of utensils and pre-preparation of food were done outside. Hence Vastu guidelines were primarily based on the Sun and the main wind directions. However today, the Kitchen has become a compact, efficient, safe and easy place to work in and so the planning is different. Yet, some of the vastu principles still hold good.
Since Vastu is a science, there is logic and reasoning behind every guideline. As an Architect, I have attempted to explain each of these guidelines rationally and scientifically under the following headings. This way, you can decide what you want to follow:
What is the best location for a Kitchen?
What are the practical remedies for Kitchen in the North-East defect?
Where should the door and windows in the kitchen be located?
Where should the cooking stove/hob be placed in the kitchen?
What is the best position for the sink in a kitchen?
What are the vastu guidelines for the fixtures in a kitchen?
What are the vastu guidelines for storage in a kitchen?
Why should you eat in the kitchen?
What are the ideal colours for a kitchen?
WHAT ACCORDING TO VASTU, IS THE BEST LOCATION FOR A KITCHEN?
- First choice for Kitchen location: South-East
- Second choice for Kitchen location: North-West
- Avoid Kitchen in the: North-East
Kitchen is best located in the South-East or North-West: The Scientific Reason – In earlier times, when the cooking was done on open stoves outside the house and combustible building materials were prone to catch fire, the cooking fire was preferred in the S-E corner or the N-W corner, where the hot summer wind, blowing from the S-W to the N-E direction could not cause damage by carrying sparks.
Avoid the Kitchen in the North-East : The Scientific Reason – Since the constant, morning sunlight enters from the North and East sides, these areas are reserved for a Meditation room and a Living hall from which all other spaces open. Hence it is a waste to have a Kitchen here. But if by chance the kitchen is located in the wrong position, there are remedies which you can read about in my post Remedies for North-East defects.
WHAT ARE THE PRACTICAL REMEDIES FOR THE KITCHEN IN THE NORTH EAST DEFECT?
Kitchen in the North-east is considered a defect and should be avoided. The preferred position for Kitchen is the South-East. The Scientific Reason – Since the constant, morning sunlight enters from the North and East sides, these areas are reserved for a Meditation room and a Living hall from which all other spaces open. Hence it is a waste to have a Kitchen here.
Remedy for Kitchen in the North-East: In case the Kitchen in the North-East cannot be avoided, here are some simple remedies:
- Make a small prayer corner in the North East part of kitchen
- Place bronze bowls at the ceiling of kitchen in upside down position in North, East and North East part – make sure that none of the bowl is directly above gas stove.
WHAT ARE THE BEST VASTU POSITIONS FOR THE DOOR AND WINDOWS IN THE KITCHEN?
The door to the Kitchen should be in the North, East or North-East: The Logic – In a South-East kitchen, it makes sense to have an L-Shaped counter on the South and East walls for efficient use of space. Therefore, the entrance can be only from the North or West walls. Since the Living and Dining areas are in the Northern part of the house, it is natural that the door to the Kitchen should be from the North side.
The door should open clockwise: The Logic – Most of the population being right handed, it is easier to open the door in a clockwise direction when entering into the Kitchen.
The larger windows should be in the East: The Scientific Reason – The early morning sunrays are very beneficial to health and the UV rays of the sunlight kill germs. Hence the morning sunlight should be allowed into the house, especially in the Kitchen where germs thrive and multiply. Moreover, the sunlight is good for the health of the person who is busy in the kitchen in the mornings and doesn’t have the time to go out and get exposed.
Additional smaller windows can be in the South, for cross-ventilation: The Scientific Reason – In a Kitchen, where there is a lot of cooking fumes and odours, cross ventilation will ensure that the hot air and fumes exit out of the house and are replaced with fresh cool air from outside.
WHAT ARE THE VASTU GUIDELINES FOR THE POSITION OF THE COOKING STOVE?
The cooking stove should be in the South-East corner of the Kitchen: The Logic – In a South-East kitchen, it makes sense to have counters running on the South and East walls, for proper and efficient use of the space. Naturally the S-E corner becomes suitable for the main kitchen appliance, namely the Stove, as the rest of the counter space can be used for preparing and cleaning food to be cooked.
One should cook facing East: The Scientific Reason – Since the women get tied down with kitchen chores from early morning, they don’t get a chance to get exposed to the useful morning sunrays. So the best solution, is to force the women to cook facing East so that they can benefit from the sunlight falling on them.
The cooking stove should not be visible from the outside: The Logic – One feels uncomfortable to cook if people can see you from outside. Hence a little privacy helps.
WHAT ARE THE VASTU GUIDELINES FOR THE POSITION OF THE KITCHEN SINK?
The Kitchen sink should be in the North-East: The Scientific Reason – In earlier days, when there was no running water and water for washing purposes was stored in open vessels, it was preferred in the N-E corner where the morning UV rays would kill the germs and keep the water and the whole area purified. So this rule is not a hard and fast rule.
The Kitchen sink and cooking stove should not be close to each other: The Logic being, fire and water do not go together.
Avoid water taps in the corners of 2 counters: There should be no leaking taps in the kitchen. The Logic – It is quite difficult to wash if the sink is in the corner of two counters, as you tend to lean uncomfortably forward. Leaking taps just waste water.
WHAT ARE THE VASTU GUIDELINES FOR THE FIXTURES IN A KITCHEN?
The kitchen counters should preferably be on the East and South East walls: The Reason – Since morning sunlight is maximum from the East and the South-East, it makes sense to have the counters in these directions as the person preparing food will spend a lot of time facing these directions.
An L-shaped counter along the SE walls is ideal: The Reason – An L-shaped wall is the most efficient to work with.
The refrigerator should be in the South, West, South-West or North directions of the Kitchen: The Logic – Since the counters are fixed on the East and South-East walls of a S-E kitchen, the corners available for appliances like a refrigerator, are the N-W , West or the S-W corners.
The microwave should be in the South-East corner of the Kitchen: The Logic – A microwave just like a cooking stove is used for cooking food and so can be placed next to the stove in the South-East corner.
The exhaust fans should be in the East walls: The Logic – Since the cooking is done in the S-E corner, while facing East, it is obvious that the exhaust fan or chimney should be placed here.
Drinking water/water purifiers should be kept in the North, North-East of the Kitchen: The Scientific Reason – When water is to be stored, it is better to have it in the N-E corner where the morning UV rays can kill the germs and keep the water purified and clean for consumption.
WHAT ARE THE VASTU GUIDELINES REGARDING STORAGE IN A KITCHEN?
Keep the larder/food storage in the South or West parts of the kitchen: The Reason – In ancient times grains and food was stored in the South or SW corners of the kitchen as the sun’s heat is maximum from these directions and will help to keep the stored items dry and unspoiled.
Avoid overhead storage above the cooking stove: But it is useful to have overhead storage in the rest of the areas. The Logic – The space above the stove should be left open or fitted with an exhaust system (like a chimney) for the fumes to dissipate. Otherwise there is the likelihood of the overhead cupboard catching fire. Also cleaning the cupboard, shelf etc will be quite difficult as it will be covered with oil and grease.
WHY IS IT RECOMMENDED IN VASTU, THAT ONE SHOULD EAT IN THE KITCHEN?
The Kitchen is the best place for the daily meals: The Logic – In earlier days, the lady of the house first served the meal to the rest of the family before eating herself and so it was convenient for her to make hot food and serve it right there instead of making it before hand and then transferring it all to the Dining room. Moreover, there is a charm in watching the lady cook the food right in front of you. The anticipation of the food makes it taste better and worth the wait.
The dining table should be in the North-West or West and not in the centre of the Kitchen: The Logic – If the Dining table is placed in the kitchen, it is best to keep it in a free corner, where there is less activity and the ideal place for that in a S-E kitchen, is the West or North-West corner. If it is placed in the centre of the room, it will be an obstruction in movement and the efficient use of the kitchen.
WHAT COLOURS DOES VASTU RECOMMEND IN THE KITCHEN?
The colour of the Kitchen walls: It is good to have a lot of green colour in the kitchen. For example green granite for flooring or green pictures, as this helps improve the appetite of the family members, Other suitable colours are soft pink, yellow and orange. The Logic – Studies have found that the color of a food can greatly affect how its taste is perceived. Some colours are thought to be stimulating, like the bright yellows and oranges at fast-food outlets that are intended to make you eat more, while others are thought to be soothing, like the greens of a rainforest.
READ MORE:
- Scientific Vastu For A Kitchen Backyard
- Scientific Vastu For A Dining room
- Scientific Vastu For A Store Room
For a concise Vastu guide and evaluation of your Kitchen and Kitchen Backyard, please refer to the post on my blog: House construction in India
If you want to make the rest of the rooms of your house/apartment Vastu compliant, then go to:
The Vastu Guidelines are very similar to the guidelines used by modern Architects in designing a house. To read about an Architect’s guidelines on the Design of a Kitchen, go to:
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Kitchen in south East for morning sunlight makes logical sense, but how the second best location of north west. North west will get afternoon sun which could get hot and not beneficial.
Thoughts?
I have a east facing plot and planning to make a studio house with loft. Which direction is best for Kitchen…north East or southeast.? And which area is best for entrance?
Hi. Our kitchen is in the N/w direction. Door is in the n/e direction. Stove is placed in s/e. Sink is in n/w. My doubt is that the Loft is placed in north side wall. Is it good or need to make changes. As I was unable to go to my village. The engineer have placed the loft in east and north wall. I asked him to destroy the East side Loft. Is there any issue to carry on Loft in north wall. Pls advice/suggest. I’m in great confusion and stressed. Need ur help.
Hi,
It seems that there’s a kitchen and bathroom at the center of the house and that’s a huge vastu defect..as far as vastu is concerned there’s not a remedy that can eliminate the ill effects of this defect, however, you can use feng shui as a remedy. I’d suggest you to get a local feng shui expert to visit your place and help you on this.
Why sink water must flow towards north east .any substitute is there for this because I have south east sink and water flow in same direction in kichten.
Hello Sir,
I have recently purchased home for my family. At my new home, Kitchen is at North east and Bedroom is at South direction. I want to design my new home in such a way that I want to convert my kitchen into a Studio and bedroom into Kitchen. Can I go for my idea and will that be good as per Kitchen Vastu?
Hi Ankita,
Your renovation ideas are an improvement on the present layout, vastu-wise. So go ahead.
Admin
The best location is the S/E corner for kitchen, but I have a problem in my plot area. I have( L) shaped plot .I dont have some part of N/E area.Can i build my kitchen in that balance (S/E )part of area.
Hi Vijay Kumar,
Yes you can do that.
Admin
Hello Sir,
We have a entry door with north east facing. Kitchen is in North east. Gas stove is north facing hence she is facing north while cooking. We have a window in West Wall (north west corner). Is it ok to face north while cooking.Other alternative is facing west but in that case stove will face window. Also distance between sink and window will be 1 ft if she faces west.
Hi Parikshit,
Facing North while cooking is a good option.
Admin
Sir,
all the information from this site is being very important to me. I am from Brazil in my last year of architecture school and i need to do a graduation project. My choice is Vastu Shastra and in brazil this science is still weak, less known so i feel i am doing good by talking and writing about it. Thank you for your amazing job in this website.
Hi Bruna Cavalcanti,
Thank you for the appreciation. I am glad this website is useful to you.
Admin
In Malabar of North Kerala, most of the ancestral homes have east facing house with kitchen in the northeast corner. The lady faces east while cooking In the northeast kitchen. Adjacent to kitchen and sometimes attached (for easy access of water), there is a well. This has been the norm of every traditional old home which seems to be very different from SE/NW kitchen.
Hi Vini,
Very true. That is why I tell my readers that there is no need to fret if your kitchen cannot be placed in the ideal ‘vastu’ corner. It is sufficient if one can get enough morning sunlight from the east into the kitchen through a strategically placed window.
Admin
All bagwas, your destiny is already decided.Do not connect scientific reason as Westerners are Scot free from this belief.
Hi Mani Sah,
I dont agree. I believe that you make your own destiny by your actions and that it is not predestined. Here, I have attempted to explain on a scientific basis, why vastu shastra rules were formed and why it makes sense to follow them.
Admin
Can we paint our kitchen blue pls suggest.
Hi Grason,
No, stick with the colours mentioned in the post if you want it to be vastu compliant.
Admin
Hi sir, we are staying in rented house kitchen is on southeast and next to stove with very small space sink is there. Next to that way to kitchen balcony .Is it good to have kitchen balcony in that place ? What we can keep there . Currently we are washing vessels and keeping dustbins brooms there pls advice
Hi Vasuki,
Its okay to have a balcony and you can have all the stuff there. You could also have some short plants to liven up the space.
Admin
My apartment is in 7th floor of building. It is east facing and the kitchen is west facing means when i cook i face to west. Plz tell me the correct positioning of sink, gas stove, electric appliance and refrigerated.
Hi Shweta,
The positioning of these fixtures depends on your counter arrangement. Go through this post and my post on Kitchen Arrangement
Admin
I am constructing house on east facing plot. in my plan kitchen in north after middle west side then one bed room in West side.in front north east Living room & South east side guest bed room under construction. please suggest me . what can i do for better?
Hi R K Rai,
What you have planned is all okay.
Admin
very valuable tips.thanks
Thank you for your appreciation.
Admin
Sir,
My kitchen is in south east corner. But, there is a utility / wash area on the east side. The water flow in this utility area is in the south east corner. A vastu pandit suggested that the water in utility area should not be in south east corner. Could you please suggest if this is correct? What are my options? Please advise.
Hi Kiran
SE is considered the agni moola and probably that is why the vastu pundit advised against the water flow in that corner. But my interpretation is that in a house, the SE corner should be considered ideal for the kitchen and the placement of stove, sink, fridge etc can be anywhere within that space.
Admin
Sir my main door is in southeast …..my kitchen is exact opposite to main door in northwest corner…I m facing west while cooking….is it very bad location ? There is extension in south side…
Hi Nehal,
It is not very bad, though east or north facing is better. As long as the kitchen is not directly visible from the main door it is okay.
Admin
hai sir, planning to buy gas stove. 2 or 3 or 4 burner which is good. some people telling to avoid 3 burner. which is good as per vasthu.
Hi Prasanna,
Even number of burners looks symmetric and so is preferable. But you must look at your preference and requirement – if 3 burner is more suitable, then go for it.
admin
We have south east kitchen, south west dining & north east is living room. It is open kitchen from dining area. As the width (north to south) of the kitchen is only 7 feet placing sink & stove on east side will be too congested. Kindly suggest alternate place for sink. L shape kitchen platform im planning on East & South.
Hi Suresh,
Place the stove on the East counter and the sink on the south counter.
Admin
I have a south faceing indepenedent house with main door facing south and I have east door also. I have bed rooms in SE, NW & SW. MY hall is SE and kitchen is in between the house. is it ok as per vastu
Hi Chandu,
Except for the south facing door, the rest of the house seems to be in accordance with Vastu.
Admin
I want to use black platform in kitchen.Any issue or any problem? Please suggest.
Hi Anjani,
No problem.
Admin
Hi my kitchen chimney and gas stove is in North.is it ok by vastu pls tell
Hi Santosh,
Yes it is okay.
Admin
Very valuable tips. Thank u sir
Thank you Sangotra for the appreciation.
Admin
I have read that extension in Southeast leads tonleagal issues and police cases at home.in my new flat the kitchen is in the south East corner but it is extended from both East and south side. Will it be harmful. East entrance flat SW bedroom northeast balcony, Northwest room, Plz suggest if any remedy is required. Thanks neha
Hi Neha,
You cannot expect a perfect rectangular plan in an apartment or for that matter even in a house. So dont apply vastu principles meant for houses on an apartment. Be happy with what you have.
Admin
Hai sir….is it ok if I face west for cooking?….I read that if face west while cooking will cause health problem for ladies …is it ok if face west while cooking?
Hi Krishnaveni,
If you have no other choice, then it is acceptable. Only avoid south facing.
Admin
We have a south East kitchen with attached utility. Please suggest the stove position and the washing machine position.
Hi Parvati,
Keep the Stove on the East wall/counter. Washing machine can be placed in the South or anywhere else.
Admin
Sir,My kitchen is in Middle East side..Is it OK?
And in NE corner there is one bedroom having door on south west of South wall..is it OK???Or is there any remedies for any problem..
Hi Gopal,
The kitchen on the East side is okay. a bedroom in the NE is okay too, but do not use it as a master bed.
Admin
pls sugest the right colour Of Tiles for kitchen.
Hi Tejal,
Go for light colours.
Admin
Gooday,
I have opened pizza restaurant. Kindly suggest me the directions of which facing should kitchen, cash counter, staff, washroom to be placed. Much appreciated. [email protected]
Hi Sripal,
It all depends on the directions in your restaurant. But the thumb rule is that “avoid facing south for long periods of time”. So place counters, cash counters etc in any direction other than South.
Admin
My inquiry is regarding black coloured gas stove & black coloured utensils. Should one use them or not????? I had read somewhere that it is not good. FUTURA UTENSILS ARE ALL BLACK. I use these utensils & my gas stove is also black!!!!!! Kindly tell.
Hi Vandana,
I do not have any idea regarding this.
Admin
Hello my kitchen is in South east corner. Stove is in south and facing south while cooking , is it OK or any vastu problem. Please guide me.thanks
Hi Vinod,
It is better to shift the cooking stove to an East counter.
Admin
Can I have green cabinets in the kitchen as the house am painting combination as green and white paint.
Regards,
RAU
Hi Krishun Rau,
You can have them. If it is your preference, go ahead. Only make sure they are a lighter shade.
Admin
Dear Sir,
Is it advisable a kitchen in south-east corner in Kerala.
Regards,
Jayaraj
Hi KS Jayaraj,
All over India, the most preferred position for a Kitchen is the SE corner. So do not hesitate.
Admin
hi
there are two doors of kitchen entrance from west side from drawing room and to go outer yard one door is on north east side in front of entrance door.Gas stove is at the front of entrance but elder mom of the house don’t want to keep gas stove on second shelf if i will keep gas stove on that shelf then while cooking face will be south side but now its back to southside/east side while cooking.colour of tiles is white and floor colour is wooden /orange shade tiles. I have two big losses ONE IS father in law and second is my husband.
I have two kids son and daughter,I want all peace and happiness for my family members i cannot make many changes but pls suggest little remedies that I can do personally.
Hi Kuldeep,
Cook facing east. the colours are okay. But make a few changes in your life by de-cluttering your home. Get rid of any stuff that you have not used in the past couple of years. Keep the house tidy. Rearrange the furniture in such a way that there is smooth movement from room to room. Along with these changes, change your mindset and start thinking positive. All this will bring improvements in your life. God bless.
Admin
Sir mere house main kitchen ke bagal me puja ghar hai kya yah uchit hai.
Hi Niraj,
A kitchen near the pooja ghar is okay.
Admin
In our new flat,the hob & chimney are fitted on the west side platform and sink on east side platform. Is it okay? I read that one should not face west while cooking. Please give me a remedy. Thank u.
Hi Latha,
According to me, it does not matter. It is advantageous to face cooking East only if there is a window on the eastern wall.
Admin
Hi
We have a 1 bed room apartment in dubai and we would like to consult with you on the position and direction of the wooden mandir. Placing mandir in the living room is not feasible, thus the only option is either in the bedroom on the south west wall where the idols will facing north east and we will be facing the south west while performing puja. Or the other option is in the passage on the west wall facing where the mandir will be facing east (we will be facing west while performing puja) Please let me know if you have contact number where you can be reached.
Thanks and Regards,
Rohan
Hi Rohan,
Both are not great options. Look for some place in the kitchen.
Admin
HI,
I am staying in a rented gnd floor house which is north facing and west facing corner plot with roads on the north and west side of the plot.
the Kitchen is in the S-W corner and the master bedroom adjacent to it in the SSW. The Kitchen has windows on the west wall and entrance to kitchen is on NE from dining room. The counters are on the east, south and west walls. Sink is on the west.
Request advise how to place the gas stove and provide remedy.
Hi Ashish,
Place the stove on the East counter.
Admin
Hi,
I have recently bought a flat with entrance from east. My kitchen will be a little off Center of the house facing west with Windows on the west wall. Kindly advise if it is ok to have he stove facing west so that the Windows can help in ventilation. Also is it ok to have the refrigerator in the Center of the house facing north.
Hi Desai,
Yeah it is okay if the stove is facing west towards the windows as there will be good ventilation.
Admin
Hello sir
Our proposed kitchen is in the north west. The stove in the north and the zink in the west. Is it okay
Hi Lima,
The NW is the second best position for a kitchen (after SE corner) according to vastu. So what you have is okay.
Admin
My kitchen is at North side in the middle of the living room and bedroom. Washroom is at the South East corner of the flat. Kindly suggest the remedy.
Hi Vandana,
Why do you need a remedy? Be happy with what you have.
Admin
I have Aries sun sign and my wife is scorpion sign, we have white kitchen top, whether it is ok as per vastu. we are running a school, at campus its northeast side has a pit, whether it is ok as per vastu.
Hi Amit,
If one starts to think of sun signs, names, dates and times of birth of each and every family member in applying vastu, it will be impossible to find an ideal house on this earth. So take it easy and do not go into too many details as it can affect you psychologically.
Admin
Hi ! In my house, the kitchen is in the west,sink on the north,stove in the west. Bt there is an additional room there in the nw corner. There is a stove for wood in nw corner. Nw, is it ok or i hv to change it ?
Hi Arka,
The additional wooden stove is okay as it is. But if you have space to make some changes, then have a stove either facing East or North.
Admin
Dear sir, we have north facing middle row house. Kitchen is of 7 shape of two sides: North East.North facing . Sink is in north west wall. while cooking we face North disha. Is it OK?
Secondly, because of cooking otta 7 shape we placed our God in East wall facing West where 7 shape otta get finished. Please suggest whether it is good place for God? please suggest? In Eshanya cornor gas top and cylinder is there
Hi Jagtap,
Your position of pooja and the direction you face while cooking are all fine. You need not bother so much about the minute details like cooking gas in the NE etc
Admin
Hello,
I need vastu advise on the following:
1. kitchen in the east, entrance west, window, balcony, sink on east wall. Where to place stove n fridge.
2. 2nd bathroom door faces master bedroom door.
3. Master bedroom door opens near the feet of the bed which is on the north wall.
4. Master bedroom bed faces attached toilet.
Please help with remedies.
Thank you.
Hi Silvia D’silva,
Hi Silvia,
Place the stove on the east wall away from the sink.Try to change the position of the bed so that your head position is either East or west but not North.
Admin
I need images of slanting open kitchen platform for having breakfast on it sitting on seats.This platform should be in between kitchen and dining hall.
Hi Sudheer,
I do not understand the meaning of ‘slanting’ platform.
Admin
We are buying a house that has the kitchen in the south west quadrant where do you suggest should we place the gas and sink.Also just above the kitchen we have the master bedroom is that a problem.Our house is West facing and slightly extended on the west side of the southwest corner is that a problem .Can you suggest some recommendation if there is problem.
Hi Joyita,
Place the gas facing East or North as is convenient. The sink can be a little away from the gas, ideally facing any direction other than South.
Admin
I want to know which color and material will be suitable for flooring and shelf of kitchen
Hi Rachna,
Ideally use light colours. You can see the dirt and ensure that it is cleaned and hygienic. Also light colours are a good background to see the utensils and stored items.
Admin
Builder has placed our cooking hob in south n sink in west. We are changing the position of hob n bringing it to east.but this ll make hob n sink opposite to each other..is that OK..cos they say hob n sink should not be very close to each other.
Hi Priyanka,
From what you have described, they will not be close to each other, but instead will be opposite to each other, which is okay.
Admin
HI ,
I am staying in a North-East corner House. However, the bathroom sitting facing is towards south direction.Is this is the correct position. if it is not correct.kindly provide an Remedy for this.
Hi Sandeep,
Its not advisable to sit facing south, especially for long periods. But you will not sit in this position for long in a bathroom, so it’s okay.
Admin
Hey there,
what if I build the kitchen in the north east direction of my house is there any problem.
HI there,
In kerala kitchens are preferred in the NE corner. So there is nothing to fear.
Admin
Dear Sir,
we have taken a flat where there is small wash area at south east corner. adjacent to to that we have Kitchen. we have kept the washing machine in that wash area. the wash area is open to sky. Could you please suggest , 1. is that ok as per Vastu to have wash area.
2. if not what is the remedy.
3, can we use washing machine in that direct.
4. could you suggest any other area for washing machine.
5. AS that wash area is open to sky so shall we close and use that as kitch , having the washing machine on the same place.
Thank you.
Hi Shrilata,
A wash area and an adjacent kitchen in the SE corner is ideal. But keeping a washing machine in the open is not at all a good idea. If your flat assocition permits you to cover the wash area, then go for it. But make sure that there is ample light to your kitchen before this is done.
Admin
Dear sir,
I purchased flat in that kitchen position is in south east corner, kitchen two sides east and south side two balcony are there because of place constraint i want to add one balcony to kitchen which side balcony good vastu for adding to kitchen.
Please suggest me
Regards,
Paramesh
Hi Paramesh,
Practically speaking, it all depends on the internal layout of your Kitchen. Because a door has to be provided to the balcony from the kitchen and this will eat into some of the counter space. But form a Vastu point of view, it is better you have the balcony in the South, as it will provide some shade and prevent the direct, harsh sunlight into the kitchen.
Admin
My open kitchen entrance is from east side 6ft wide and length of kitchen is 7.5 ft. slab is L shape in west and north wall. Sink is in SW. South wall is free. where should i cook west or north or What best modification u may suggest for re modeling of cooking n sink location in existing space.
Hi Kumar,
You can face both west and North, though the latter is preferred. Not much modification can be done.
Admin
Hi,
I want to make little bit isolated place for madir in our house. However our house has many doors, mainly near kitchen. So I am planning to break the washbasin and build a proper pooja room at that place.
Will it be good.. ? our house structure is something like below
Main entrance – North
Living room – North West of entire flat
current wash basin is adjacent to kitchen in between kitchen and bathroom kitchen – North ( west) – inside part of flat (adjacent to living room toward east)
bathroom is some what in center to north wall, in between kitchen and bedroom.
Study room – South
Bedroom – East side
Suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks
Hi Seema,
In an apartment, you cannot expect to get the ideal position. You need to figure out a practical, usable space for the pooja room. So I guess the position suggested by you is the best.
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Can kitchen be made on same place where previously toilet was there. Because of place constrain new kitchen has to be made where previously toilet was there. Suggest remedy By which new kitchen can be made where tiolet used to be
Hi Sunitha,
If by planning a kitchen in the place of the old toilet helps the overall layout of your house to be more efficient, then go ahead. But make sure you pull out all the tiles and sanitary fitting in the floor and water-proof and seal it well.
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This is very intersting.
Hi Thirusangu,
Glad you found this info interestin.
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What are the solutions if my kitchen is placed in North East direction? However while cooking we face East and outside. Is it ok?
Hi Avinash,
Yes it is okay.
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Our house kitchen is in the north east advice solution
Hi Atul,
Keep the kitchen counter with cooking hob in the east. You can have the sink in the N or NE.
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My kitchen is located in SE direction . Kitchen platform is black . Any issues ?? If any problem then what is the remedy without ? I do not want to break it. Kailash
Hi Kailash,
There is no problem and no remedy required.
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Hi, I’m planning to buy house in which Kitchen and dinning hall are 2 steps down than Hall or bedrooms, what will be impact of this. Kitchen is in SouthEast direction. Site is South facing, main door is East facing.
Hi Naveen,
No harm in having 2 steps down. But be aware that you may tend to trip. Its not ideal for elderly persons. It is always best to have a level floor without any level differences.
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informative, thank you
Hi Sanasithara,
Thank you for the appreciation
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I know the direction of the house but I would like to know how to check the direction for rest of the house? Do I stand ant the entrance and start checking direction for kitchen and living room or do I go in the center of the home facing the direction of the home and then calculate kitchen directio?
Hi Nicky,
The right way of checking the directions is to draw a rough plan of the house with the site. Then place the cardinal directions on the edges of the plan. Then divide the site into four quadrants. Now check which quadrant the kitchen falls into.
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if i use black coloured beautiful tiles in my kitchen then will there be a problem? I liked the black tiles…they were excellent but my friend said black is inauspicious which I cannot believe as even shivalinga is black n shaligram is black and brings good luck….please reply
Hi Shivakumar,
Just remember that black tiles on a floor can make the space look very small. Moreover, you will never know how dirty they have become. Black floor also attracts mosquitoes.
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