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North-facing house Vastu
A north-facing house has its main entrance and front side towards the north. In Vastu Shastra this direction is ruled by Kubera and linked with Mercury, and it is associated with wealth, career opportunities and flow of resources. Whether the home works well depends less on the facing itself than on where the entrance sits along that side and how the rooms are arranged.
- Avoid
- Entrance in the north-west corner (some schools); heavy north walls
- Deity
- Kubera
- Ideal zones
- Entrance in the north-east or central Padas of the north side
- Planet
- Mercury
- Element
- Water
Entrance and layout for a north-facing home
North-facing homes are linked with Kubera, the guardian of wealth, and are popular for business families. The entrance works best in the north-east or the central part of the north wall. Keeping the north open, uncluttered and slightly lower than the south is considered essential to let opportunities in.
Room placement in a north-facing home
Living room or reception in the north, pooja in the north-east, kitchen in the south-east, master bedroom in the south-west and storage in the south. A water feature, sump or well in the north or north-east is traditional; avoid a toilet or staircase in the north-east.
Checking your own plot
Stand inside the main door looking out and take a compass reading away from metal and electronics; the direction you face is the facing. Divide each side into nine Padas to locate the entrance precisely. The Vastu tool on this site lets you mark your plan and see each zone.
Start with an accurate north
Every Vastu reading depends on the true orientation of the plot. Take a compass reading from the centre of the house, away from metal and electrical equipment, and correct for magnetic declination if you are drawing a plan. The facing of a house is the direction you face when you step out of the main door.
Common questions
How much does this placement matter in Vastu?
Placement follows the elements and directions described on this page. Use it as guidance alongside light, ventilation and how the family actually uses the space.
What if my house does not follow these rules?
Most issues are handled with simple corrections such as colour, lighting, furniture placement or a change of use, without structural work.
Can I check my floor plan online?
Yes. Upload or draw your plan in the Vastu planner to see zones, scores and suggested fixes.
Does Vastu apply to apartments?
Yes. The flat's own entrance and room layout are read in the same way as an independent house.
Is a north-facing house good?
Yes, when the entrance is placed in a favourable Pada and the rooms follow the zones. No facing is bad by itself.
Where should the main door be in a north-facing house?
Entrance in the north-east or central Padas of the north side.
What should be avoided in a north-facing house?
Entrance in the north-west corner (some schools); heavy north walls.
Can Vastu defects be corrected without demolition?
Many can be balanced with room use changes, colours, mirrors, plants, lighting and metal strips. Major structural defects need a site-specific review.