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North-west-facing house Vastu
A north-west-facing house has its main entrance and front side towards the north-west. In Vastu Shastra this direction is ruled by Vayu and linked with Moon, and it is associated with movement, support from others and social connections. 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
- Master bedroom of the head of family in the north-west
- Deity
- Vayu
- Ideal zones
- Entrance on the north side of the north-west
- Planet
- Moon
- Element
- Air
Entrance and layout for a north-west-facing home
North-west-facing homes are governed by Vayu, the wind, and are linked with movement, relationships and trade. The entrance is ideally placed towards the north side of the north-west rather than the extreme corner. The direction suits guest rooms, garages and spaces for things that should move.
Room placement in a north-west-facing home
Guest bedroom or daughters’ room in the north-west, kitchen in the south-east or north-west, master bedroom in the south-west and living room in the north. Keep the north-west moderately open and avoid making it the heaviest part of the house.
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-west-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-west-facing house?
Entrance on the north side of the north-west.
What should be avoided in a north-west-facing house?
Master bedroom of the head of family in the north-west.
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.