This is the ideal direction for a kitchen in Vastu.
Best direction for kitchen, ruled by fire element.
In Vastu Shastra, the South-East is the fire zone (Agni). It governs energy, cooking and cash flow, and suits activities that involve heat. Its element is fire and its presiding deity is Agni.
The kitchen holds the fire element, so Vastu places it where fire is naturally strong and keeps it away from the water and earth zones it would clash with.
Best direction for kitchen, ruled by fire element. The South-East’s energy, cooking and cash flow support exactly what a kitchen needs.
East of South-East
Very good for kitchen activities and cooking
South-East
Best direction for kitchen, ruled by fire element
South of South-East
Excellent for cooking and food preparation
Vastu Buddy scores 16 directions, so a room near the edge of the South-East zone can score a little differently from one at its centre.
Cook facing East wherever the layout allows.
Keep the stove and the sink apart — fire and water side by side is a classic Vastu conflict.
Keep the kitchen clean, well ventilated and free of broken utensils.
A kitchen in the South-East scores 100/100 on Vastu Buddy (excellent). Best direction for kitchen, ruled by fire element.
South-East scores highest (100/100), followed by East (80) and South (70). The kitchen holds the fire element, so Vastu places it where fire is naturally strong and keeps it away from the water and earth zones it would clash with.
How does the rest of your home score?
One room is only part of the picture. Place every room on the compass for your overall Vastu score and a remedy for each one.