A plot with road in the west side, with main entrance to the plot from west direction, is considered to be a west facing plot. According to Vastu, a west facing plot is not considered a very good plot in general. A west facing plot can’t be used for all purposes; in some cases it is considered good but not often. However, all the rules of vastu that should be followed are :

Road

The road in the west side of the plot i.e. the front road of the plot should be higher than the plot, but not higher than the floor level of the building.

Open Space

Open space in the front of the house should be minimum. According to Vastu, plots with western roads can build the the house adjoining the compound wall. More open space should be left in the back/rear side (being east and north) of the house in comparison to front of the house.

Gate

The main entrance gate to the house should be in the mid-west or northern half of the plot. According to Vastu, a west facing north-west gate is auspicious for the inmates.

Levels

In a west facing plot, area in the south-west of the plot should be raised in comparison to the north-east. So, the verandah and other rooms in the front of the house must be higher than rooms in the rear/back side of the house. In Vastu, while considering these levels, you should take in account the ground floor, first floor and terrace levels, and this rule about levels must be maintained for each floor.

Boundary Wall

The front wall for a west facing house should be higher than the back wall. The boundary walls in the south-west portion should be heavier than walls in the north-east.

Water Storage/Sump

Never construct the water storage tank in the front portion of the house. It can be in the back of the house, either in the eastern part or the northern, but not in the center portion in the rear/eastern wall of the house.

Construction

South-West corner of the house (where south and west walls meet) should never be left open and must be constructed. A servant room or garage, however is better to be in this portion. If a garage is constructed – it shouldn’t touch the main building of the house i.e. kitchen bedrooms etc., if possible.

Bathroom/Toilets

Bathrooms can be constructed in the south-east or north-west portion of the house and never in the north-east. So, the bathroom should be constructed in the front portion of the house and not in the back portion, in case of a West facing plot. Water taps should be provided in the north and geyser should be provided in the south-west. The slope of the floor should be towards north-east. Avoid painting the bathroom in dark colors like black, brown and red etc.

Door

The main door to the house can be in the mid-west, or in the northern half of the front of the house. The backdoor, if needed, can be provided in the mid-east of the back of the house, but never in the east facing south-east. And Vastu doesn’t allow a combination of west facing and south facing doors in the house.

Balcony/Verandah

Balconies should be in the north-east of the house and never in the south-west, as the sun rays of the morning are beneficial. If any verandahs are constructed in the south-west portion of the house, comparatively bigger verandahs must be provided in the north-east direction. Verandahs, if any, in the south-west should be enclosed in grills or sliding doors.

Bedrooms

The master bedroom should be constructed in the south-west of the house, i.e. in the front portion of the house. One should never sleep with head towards the north as this might result in sleeplessness. The beds should never be placed in the center of the room, and a gap of a few inches must be provided while placing the bed. Children’s bedroom should be in the west portion of the house. And a guest room can be constructed in the north-west of the house. The bedrooms should be painted in pink or yellowish white.

Pooja Room

Pooja room should be in the north-east of the house. One’s face should be towards the east while praying. A window in the north-east wall is beneficial. And the ceiling of the pooja room should be lower than other rooms.

Staircase

The stairs should be constructed in the south, west, or south-west portion of the house, and should always be clockwise if turning/circular. External stairs, if any, should be in the front portion.

Kitchen

The kitchen should be in the south-east of the house. The lady of the house should face while cooking. The sink for cleaning utensils should be in the north-west. Fridge should be in the south-west of the kitchen. Kitchen can be painted in light colors like white and yellow, but avoid red color.

First-Floor

More construction should be done in the front portion the house in comparison to the back portion, leaving more space in the north-east. A terrace/open space in the north-east portion is beneficial.

Overhead Tank

Overhead tank should be in the south portion of the house, and must be raised a few inches from the