Kitchen Vastu: Directions, Rules & Remedies
The kitchen is the seat of Agni, the fire element. In Vastu it is linked to the health of the family and to the steady flow of money, so its direction and the placement of the stove and sink are given special attention.
Best direction for the kitchen
Ideal
- South-East
Acceptable
- North-West
- East (as a secondary option)
Avoid
- North-East
- South-West
- Centre of the home
- Directly under or above a toilet
Directions are taken from the centre of your home. Not sure which zone your kitchen is in? The VastuLaabh app reads it with your phone compass and scores the room for you.
Kitchen Vastu do's
- Place the stove in the South-East corner of the kitchen.
- Cook facing East — it is considered best for health and digestion.
- Keep the sink and water purifier in the North-East of the kitchen.
- Put the refrigerator in the South-West, West or North-West.
- Keep the kitchen well ventilated, with a window or exhaust towards the East.
Kitchen Vastu don'ts
- Do not place the stove and sink next to each other — fire and water clash.
- Avoid a kitchen that faces the main door or shares a wall with a toilet.
- Do not cook facing South.
- Avoid black as the dominant kitchen colour; prefer warm reds, oranges or yellows.
Common kitchen Vastu doshas and remedies
Kitchen in the North-East
Move the stove to the South-East corner of the kitchen, use yellow tones, and keep the area very clean. A brass strip under the stove is a common remedy.
Stove and sink side by side
Separate them with a wooden board or a small partition, or keep a green plant between them.
Kitchen directly facing the main door
Hang a curtain or place a divider so the stove is not visible from the entrance.
Scan your kitchen for Vastu doshas
Point your phone in the room — VastuLaabh reads the direction, gives a Vastu score out of 100, names the exact dosha and lists remedies you can apply this week.
Kitchen Vastu FAQs
Which direction is best for the kitchen as per Vastu?
The South-East is the best direction for a kitchen because it is ruled by Agni, the fire element. The North-West is the next best option.
Which direction should I face while cooking?
Face East while cooking. Facing North is acceptable; avoid facing South or West.
Can the stove and sink be on the same platform?
They can be on the same counter, but not next to each other. Keep the stove in the South-East and the sink towards the North-East, with space or a divider between them.