Vastu Shastra , an ancient Indian architectural science insists upon outlay of any constructed structure in such a manner that the inhabitant lives with maximum peace tranquility and prosperity. This science details about the placement of different rooms in a house or a factory or a business place or an office in such a manner that that the user of the place gets optimum benefit out of it. Vastu Shastra is still relevant in modern house setup.  It provides for spots where different utilities in the house should be located. Likewise,  specification regarding Kitchen to be placed in which corner of the house, placing of windows and doors, electric and electronic gadgets, gas cylinder, exhaust in an elaborate manner. A few of which are summarized below, so that the residents of the house lead a healthy and prosperous and a tranquil life.

. The kitchen in a house is ideally to be placed in the South-Eastern corner of the house as it is said to be governed by fire element. If not possible, North West corner of the house can be another option.

. As the food cooking process is done in Kitchen which involves gas stove in modern setups, it is necessary to ideally place Gas stove in such a manner so that food cooked on it provides full benefits to residents. The gas stove should be placed in the south-east direction of the kitchen and the person cooking food on it should be east facing.

. Water and fire are opposite and repellent to each other. This is why it is recommended to have sinks and taps opposite to the place where the gas stove is kept. The best location for sinks and taps to be installed is north-east corner of the kitchen, away from the stove.

. Modern Kitchens incorporate Refrigerators in them. Vastu Shastra advice that refrigerator should be placed at a place which is minimum one feet away from the south-west corner of the kitchen, Never place the refrigerator in the north-east corner of Kitchen.

. Windows and exhaust fan as per Vastu Shastra should be placed in the east of the kitchen. Ventilators if any should be placed at the southern end of the kitchen.

. Electronic equipment is a must for any modern kitchen setup. Ovens, Microwaves heaters are few of the plethora of electronic equipment that graces a kitchen. As most of these appliances have fire element in them, therefore, they should be placed in the south or south-east direction of the kitchen. It is prohibited to place them in north-eastern direction of the kitchen.

. Vastu Shastra has recommended directions for storages in the kitchen. It will be beneficial to have cupboards for storages built in south or west walls of the kitchen. Always avoid north and eastern wall to make cupboards for storage.

. As the northeastern corner of a place incorporates water element. It is advisable to place drinking water vessels including RO in this corner.

.  Vastu Shastra also specifies the flooring, use of color in the kitchen. Ceramic, marble or mosaic tiles are recommended for the kitchen as they are hard and easy to clean. Food cooked in a congenial and happy environment conveys liveliness to one consumes it. Thus, it is advised to get the kitchen painted in vibrant colures as Yellow, Rose, and Chocolate etc.

There are much more Vastu norms for a kitchen which may be are practically difficult to incorporate in a modern kitchen but these practical tips will help you in making your kitchen Vastu friendly.