Last updated: 24 October 2026
This guide covers east facing house Vastu and what to check before you decide.
In Vastu Shastra, the direction a house faces decides where the main entrance and the main rooms are placed. An east facing house is traditionally preferred for morning light, and a west facing house can follow Vastu too if the entrance and rooms are placed correctly. Check the actual floor plan, not just the facing.
How facing works in Vastu: east facing house Vastu
A house’s facing is the direction you look when you stand at the main entrance and look out. Vastu then divides the plot into eight zones, such as north east, south east and south west, and traditionally assigns rooms to them. Practitioners do not all agree on every detail, so use the guidance below as a starting point and have a qualified consultant check the plan you are considering.
East facing house: what Vastu traditionally suggests
- Entrance: in the north east or east part of the front wall.
- Pooja room: north east.
- Kitchen: south east.
- Master bedroom: south west.
- Living room: north, north east or east.
- Children’s bedrooms: west or north west.
- Toilets: west or north west, away from the north east.
- Staircase: south, south west or west.
West facing house: what Vastu traditionally suggests
- Entrance: in the north west or west part of the front wall, with many practitioners advising against the south west corner.
- Pooja room: north east, which means planning the layout so it is reachable from the entrance side.
- Kitchen: north west or south east.
- Master bedroom: south west.
- Living room: north west or north.
- Children’s bedrooms: west or north west.
- Toilets: west or north west.
- Staircase: south, south west or west.
East vs west facing house compared
| Factor | East facing | West facing |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional view | Widely preferred in Vastu | Accepted when entrance and rooms are placed correctly |
| Light | Morning sun enters the front rooms | Afternoon sun enters the front rooms |
| Heat | Cooler afternoons at the front | Afternoons can be warmer, so look at shading, window size and ventilation |
| Entrance position | North east or east part of the wall | North west or west part of the wall |
| Pooja room | Easy to place in the north east | Check how the north east corner works in the plan |
| What to check | Placement of kitchen and toilets | Entrance position, shading and the north east corner |
Neither direction guarantees a good home. A well planned west facing house can suit a buyer better than a poorly planned east facing one.
Practical points that matter beyond Vastu
Afternoon sun in Hyderabad is strong, so on a west facing plot look at shading, balcony depth, window placement and cross ventilation. For an east facing plot, check that the road and neighbouring buildings do not block the morning light. Whichever direction you choose, ask for the road side, plot dimensions and floor plans for the exact villa.
How to check a villa plan for Vastu
- Confirm the facing of the exact villa, not just the project.
- Mark the main entrance on the plan and note which part of the front wall it sits in.
- Locate the kitchen, pooja space, master bedroom, toilets and staircase on the plan.
- Compare them with the zones you have been advised to follow.
- Ask a qualified Vastu consultant to review the plan, because practitioners read some details differently.
- Ask the developer which changes, if any, are possible before construction reaches that stage.
Sansa County as an example
The Sansa County villa page shows plans for both an east facing villa and a west facing villa among its 4 BHK triplex villas. The page does not describe the plans as certified for Vastu, so a buyer who follows Vastu should ask for the floor plan of the specific villa and have it reviewed. Sansa County is a 313 acre township near Patancheru, still under construction, with Phase I possession from 2027. Our township guide explains how to read the plans and approvals for a project like this.
Related reading
What Is an Integrated Township? Hyderabad Homebuyer Guide, Multigenerational Living in Hyderabad: How to Choose a Home for the Whole Family.
See also: Vastu for Home Office.
For official information, see TGRERA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better in Vastu, an east facing or a west facing house?
East facing is traditionally preferred, but a west facing house is considered acceptable when the entrance and rooms follow the recommended zones. The plan matters more than the direction alone.
Where should the main entrance be in an east facing house?
Traditionally in the north east or east part of the front wall.
Where should the main entrance be in a west facing house?
Traditionally in the north west or west part of the front wall, with many practitioners advising against the south west corner.
Where does the kitchen go in each case?
Traditionally the south east for an east facing house, and the north west or south east for a west facing house.
Is a west facing house bad in Vastu?
No. Vastu guidance covers all four directions. A west facing house simply needs its entrance and rooms placed with care, and its afternoon sun managed.
Does Sansa County offer east and west facing villas?
The project page shows plans for an east facing villa and a west facing villa. Ask for the plan of the specific villa you are considering and have it reviewed against the Vastu guidance you follow.
