Vastu by facing direction
A house's facing is the direction the main entrance side looks toward, usually the side with the road. The entrance zone is the exact position of the door along that wall, and it matters just as much. A north-facing house with the door at the wrong end of the wall reads differently from one with the door at the right end.
By Aalok Trivedi · Published · Updated
Facing and entrance zone are not the same thing
A house's facing is the direction the main entrance side looks toward, usually the side with the road. The entrance zone is the exact position of the door along that wall, and it matters just as much. A north-facing house with the door at the wrong end of the wall reads differently from one with the door at the right end.
| Facing | Plan check | Full guide |
|---|---|---|
| North facing | /vastu-for-north-facing-house | /blog/north-facing-house-vastu |
| East facing | /vastu-for-east-facing-house | /blog/east-facing-house-vastu |
| South facing | /vastu-for-south-facing-house | /blog/south-facing-house-vastu |
| West facing | /vastu-for-west-facing-house | /blog/west-facing-house-vastu |
| North-East facing | /vastu-for-north-east-facing-house | \- |
| South-East facing | /vastu-for-south-east-facing-house | \- |
| South-West facing | /vastu-for-south-west-facing-house | \- |
| North-West facing | /vastu-for-north-west-facing-house | \- |
North facing
Traditionally favoured; keep the door in the North-East half of the wall.
Links: Check my plan → /vastu-for-north-facing-house · Read the guide → /blog/north-facing-house-vastu
East facing
Morning light and a favoured entrance; door in the North-East half.
Links: Check my plan → /vastu-for-east-facing-house · Read the guide → /blog/east-facing-house-vastu
South facing
Read carefully; door in the South-East half; balance the interior.
Links: Check my plan → /vastu-for-south-facing-house · Read the guide → /blog/south-facing-house-vastu
West facing
Works with a well-placed door and good shading from afternoon heat.
Links: Check my plan → /vastu-for-west-facing-house · Read the guide → /blog/west-facing-house-vastu
North-East facing
Corner entrance in the water zone; keep that corner open and clean.
Links: Check my plan → /vastu-for-north-east-facing-house
South-East facing
Corner entrance on the fire side; read the exact sector.
Links: Check my plan → /vastu-for-south-east-facing-house
South-West facing
Heavy corner; read with caution and balance the layout.
Links: Check my plan → /vastu-for-south-west-facing-house
North-West facing
Air corner; the exact sector of the door decides the reading.
Links: Check my plan → /vastu-for-north-west-facing-house
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Upload floor planFrequently asked questions
Which facing is best for a house as per Vastu?
East and North are traditionally favoured, but the door position and layout inside matter more than facing alone.
Is a south-facing house bad?
Not automatically. Read the entrance sector and the layout.
How do I know my house facing?
Stand at the main door looking out, and read the direction with a compass or a satellite map.
Does facing matter for a flat?
The flat's own door and layout matter most. The tower's facing is context.