Where Should the Kitchen Go?

Fire belongs to the south-east, which is why Vastu places the kitchen there when possible. The second-best option is the north-west.

Practical points

• Face east while cooking if the layout allows.
• Keep the stove and the sink apart; fire and water placed side by side create friction.
• Store grains and heavy utensils along the south or west walls.

Most modern apartments cannot move a kitchen, so the focus shifts to arrangement, colour and lighting within the room you already have.