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20x50 Plot, West Facing — Vastu Layout
A 20x50 foot plot facing west has a fixed footprint, so the question is which rooms go where within it. Considered a balanced facing, and often recommended for those whose work runs into the evening.
Score your own homeRoom by room
What the tradition puts in the west
| Room | Traditionally placed | Generally avoided | In the west |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main door / entrance | North, North-East, East | South-West | Workable |
| Kitchen | South-East, North-West | North-East, South-West | Workable |
| Master bedroom | South-West, South, West | North-East, South-East | Suitable |
| Pooja room | North-East, East, North | South, South-West | Workable |
| Living room | North, East, North-East | South-West | Workable |
| Children's bedroom | West, North-West, North | South-West | Ideal |
| Bathroom / toilet | North-West, West, South | North-East, South-East | Suitable |
| Staircase | South, South-West, West | North-East | Suitable |
| Study room | North-East, North, East, West | South-West | Suitable |
| Underground water tank | North-East, North, East | South-West, South-East | Workable |
| Overhead water tank | South-West, West, South | North-East | Suitable |
| Car parking | North-West, North, East | South-West | Workable |
Common questions
20x50 Plot, West Facing — Vastu Layout, answered
On a footprint this size the entrance is traditionally kept towards north, north-east, east, the kitchen towards the south-east, and the master bedroom towards the south-west. On a narrow plot not all three will fall exactly where the tradition prefers, and the usual approach is to prioritise the entrance.
Explore other directions
NorthTraditionally associated with opportunity and flow, and generally considered a favourable facing for a home.North-EastRegarded in the tradition as the most auspicious corner, usually kept open, light and uncluttered.EastValued for the morning light it brings in, and widely considered an auspicious facing.South-EastThe fire corner in the tradition, which is why kitchens are most often placed here.SouthOften treated cautiously in the tradition, though a south-facing home is considered workable with the right internal layout.South-WestAssociated with stability and weight, which is why the master bedroom is traditionally placed here.WestConsidered a balanced facing, and often recommended for those whose work runs into the evening.North-WestThe air corner, traditionally linked with movement — commonly used for guest rooms and storage.
By property type
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By plot size
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Vastu Shastra is a traditional belief system. This tool reflects commonly followed directional guidance from that tradition and is intended as a quick screening aid, not a property recommendation, a structural assessment or a substitute for an on-site consultation. Nothing here should be read as a claim about outcomes.
