This is a fair placement — workable, with a few simple adjustments.
Acceptable with proper ventilation.
Best direction: South-East (100/100)
In Vastu Shastra, the West is a metal zone ruled by Varuna. It governs gains and the results of your efforts, and is a steady, workable zone for most rooms. Its element is metal and its presiding deity is Varuna.
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.
West is a metal zone — workable for a kitchen, but can run a little "hot" without balance.
Cook facing East where the layout allows.
Store cookware in stainless steel or other metal containers to align with the zone.
Add a small plant near a West-facing window to soften the metal-fire combination.
A kitchen in the West scores 60/100 on Vastu Buddy (fair). Acceptable with proper ventilation.
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 where the layout allows. Store cookware in stainless steel or other metal containers to align with the zone. Add a small plant near a West-facing window to soften the metal-fire combination.
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.