What the North-West governs
The north-west — Vayavya — is the air corner: movement, circulation, things that come and go. Guests, storage in transit and utilities sit here easily, and nothing meant to be permanent does.
North-West Vastu: Element, Guardian and Which Rooms Belong Here
In short
The North-West is guarded by Vayu and carries Air (Vayu). The tradition places Kitchen, Children’s bedroom, Bathroom here.
Also called: Vayavya
Room
| Main door | Acceptable |
| Kitchen | Ideal |
| Pooja room | Avoid |
| Master bedroom | Acceptable |
| Children’s bedroom | Ideal |
| Living room | Acceptable |
| Study | Acceptable |
| Bathroom | Ideal |
| Staircase | Acceptable |
| Water tank | Avoid |
Best placed in the North-West
Kept out of the North-West
All nine zones
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to rebuild if a room is in the wrong place?
No. The tradition assumes you cannot move a kitchen or a staircase, which is why almost every placement rule comes with a remedy — usually a change within the room (where the hob sits, which way the bed faces, what is stored in a corner) rather than a change to the building.