Room by room
- Main entrance: north, east or north-east are preferred. On west and south facing plots, specific parts of the front edge are recommended over others.
- Pooja room: north-east, the cleanest and lightest corner.
- Living room: north, east or north-east.
- Kitchen: south-east (the fire zone); north-west is the accepted alternative.
- Master bedroom: south-west.
- Children's and guest bedrooms: west, north-west or south.
- Staircase: south, west or south-west, rising clockwise.
- Toilets: north-west or west; never north-east or the centre.
- Centre (Brahmasthan): open, uncluttered and free of columns where possible.
- Water: underground sump in the north-east; overhead tank over the south-west.
Where Vastu and good design agree
Much of Vastu lines up with plain climate sense. The north-east gets soft morning light, so it suits a pooja room or living room. The south-west is the hottest corner in the afternoon, so heavy walls, stores and the overhead tank there help shield the rest of the house. An open centre brings light and air into the middle of the plan.
When the plot does not cooperate
Narrow, irregular or small plots rarely allow every placement. When we plan a Vastu house we agree priorities with you first, usually the entrance, kitchen, master bedroom and toilets, and then solve the rest for light, ventilation and space. A plan that follows Vastu on paper but leaves rooms dark and airless is not a good plan.