Best entrance position
Divide the west wall into nine parts. The third to sixth padas from the south-west, especially Sugreeva and Pushpadanta, are ideal. Avoid the extreme south-west and north-west corners.
Layout tips
- Master bedroom in the south-west.
- Kitchen in the south-east or north-west.
- Living room in the north or north-east.
- Children's room in the west or north-west.
- Staircase in the south or west.
Handling the afternoon heat
Use thicker walls, smaller windows, trees and shades on the west side to control the hot afternoon sun, while keeping larger windows in the north and east.
Colours
White, silver, light grey and blue suit the west side. A metal nameplate is a good choice for a west-facing door.
Who benefits
Traditionally, west-facing homes are said to suit people in business, teaching, religious work and creative professions, and those for whom Saturn is favourable.