Ideal room placements for west facing houses

 

 

Pooja room Vastu for West facing house

​Pooja room Vastu for a West facing house a can be done in a few different ways.

One of the best places to make a Pooja room is the West direction. Here, the photos or idols of Gods will face East.It is important to note that in most ancient Indian temples, specially dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Krishna, the main idol is placed in the West and it faces the East direction. Thus, you can replicate the same concept in your house.

 

The Pooja room as per Vastu can also be placed in the East facing the West direction.

It is a well-known fact that one of the best directions to place the Pooja room is the North East of the house. Thus, while designing the West facing house Vastu plan with Pooja room, remember to place the Pooja room in the North East, East or West directions.

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Kitchen Location in West Facing House as per Vastu

In houses facing West, if the kitchen is located in the North East, then this is the worst possible location of a kitchen. A kitchen placed in the North East of the house can cause serious neurological problems and lead to fights and arguments in the house.

North East is the zone of the water element. A kitchen placed here literally destroys the water element. Also, placing the fire element of kitchen in the water zone will exhaust the fire also and cause financial and legal troubles.

Remember to place the kitchen in the South East or South directions while designing a West facing house Vastu plan. A kitchen in the North West direction is also good.

 

Living Room Vastu for West facing house

The living room should be located in the East or North-East part of the house, as this allows natural sunlight to enter during the morning hours, creating a vibrant and refreshing environment.

A living room in the West or North are also excellent for financial progress.

 

Furniture placement along the West walls is particularly recommended, as heavier items like sofas, storage cabinets, or sideboards help stabilize the energy of this direction, which is naturally ruled by the deity Varun and associated with material gains.

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When planning seating arrangements, it’s best for the head of the family or guests to sit facing East or North, as these are considered positive directions that foster clarity, harmony, and constructive conversations.

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With mindful living room design, even a West-facing home can feel balanced, inviting, and prosperous.

 

Toilets Location in West facing house

The front of a West facing house would mostly fall into the North West, South West or West zones. Making a septic tank or toilet in either of these zones is a strict no. Doing so can seriously disturb the space element which in turn can badly affect your lungs.

Placing a septic tank or toilet in the North West or South West can create a lot of financial problems and can lead to blockage of money and opportunities.

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The ideal place for a septic tank or a toilet in a West facing house is the South of South West (SSW) or the West of North West (WNW) zones. The toilets can even be located in the East of South East (ESE).

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Study Room / Home Office Vastu for West Facing House

The study room or home office should be located in the West of South-West (WSW) or East zones, as these directions support knowledge retention and intellectual clarity.

The desk should be placed so that you face East or North while working, since these directions are linked with positivity, concentration, and opportunities.

Avoid sitting with your back to the main door, as it creates instability and distraction. Place computers and electronics in the South-East zone of the room, as this area is governed by the fire element and supports gadgets.

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Benefits of a West facing house as per Vastu

1. West being the direction of lord Varun, the controller of the universe can be an extremely auspicious direction to bring in wealth and prosperity

2. People living in West facing houses become more social and extroverts resulting in business and financial gains.

 

Disadvantages of a West facing house as per Vastu

1. One may not always get a good main entrance placement in a West facing houses. Since the house might also have a major part in the South West or North West in the front, an ideal entrance may not be possible a lot of times

2. Vastu generally recommends that the length of a residential plot is ideal when it is North-South instead of East-West. Thus, this is a small disadvantage when it comes to West facing houses as per Vastu.

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