Vastu considers this a challenging placement, but it can be balanced without construction.
Acceptable but may cause health issues.
Best direction: South-East (100/100)
In Vastu Shastra, the South-West is the earth zone (Nairutya). It governs stability, relationships and the authority of the head of the family, and is best kept heavy and closed. Its element is earth and its presiding deity is Nairutya.
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.
South-West governs stability and relationships; the constant activity of a kitchen here can unsettle both.
South of South-West
Average, needs proper design and ventilation
South-West
Acceptable but may cause health issues
West of South-West
Below average, requires remedies
Vastu Buddy scores 16 directions, so a room near the edge of the South-West zone can score a little differently from one at its centre.
Cook facing East, never South or West.
Use earthy tones — terracotta, beige, brown — for this kitchen rather than bright or cool colors.
Place a heavy ceramic or stone item in the South-West corner to help anchor the zone.
If the sink falls in the South-West corner, offset it with a small potted plant nearby.
A kitchen in the South-West scores 40/100 on Vastu Buddy (needs attention). Acceptable but may cause health issues.
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.
Cook facing East, never South or West. Use earthy tones — terracotta, beige, brown — for this kitchen rather than bright or cool colors. Place a heavy ceramic or stone item in the South-West corner to help anchor the zone. If the sink falls in the South-West corner, offset it with a small potted plant nearby.
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.