From a practical point of view, the northwest wind often blows in winter in northern China, so setting the kitchen in the east or southeast direction can match the wind direction and is conducive to the burning of firewood; Although there is no need to burn firewood now, when the northwest wind comes, all kinds of smells in the kitchen can be blown outdoors, which can keep the air in the whole house fresh and avoid air pollution caused by the kitchen.
In terms of hygiene, the kitchen is located in the east or southeast, which is most suitable for safe and hygienic storage of food. In the east and southeast, the air is fresh and the temperature is low in the morning, so you can enjoy the sunshine. When the temperature is high at noon, it becomes a cool place, so the freshness of food can be maintained for a long time and it is not easy to rot.
If the kitchen is set in other directions, it will be unfavorable. If it cannot be changed, it must be remedied as much as possible. For example:
Southward position: This position is sunny and southerly in summer. On the surface, it seems to be a good location, but in fact, this location is too bright, which is prone to mental fatigue, neurasthenia, mental stress and digestive organ diseases. In addition, this position is affected by the radiation of solar heat, the temperature is easy to rise, the internal heat is too heavy, and the food is easy to rot. Moreover, the smell, heat, humidity and the smell of cooking smoke in the kitchen will also pervade the whole house with the south wind. Once a fire breaks out, it is more likely to spread and expand, which is very dangerous. Therefore, it is best not to locate the kitchen in the south. In modern urban housing, the south is a very "precious" direction, and the living room or bedroom should be arranged in the south as far as possible.
Southwest direction: this direction will be affected by hot air in the afternoon, and there will be air pollution. Even if the ventilation equipment is good, it is not good for human body, and it will also affect the preservation of food. So try to give up setting up a kitchen in this position.
Western position: the kitchen is a place for cooking, which uses a lot of water and is humid, and the cleaned food is filthy. In addition, the sun goes down in the west, which is easy to cause food spoilage. But if the wall is made of heat insulation material and equipped with refrigerator equipment, the problem will not be too serious.
North orientation: this orientation is vulnerable to the cold wind in winter, which is not good for the health of housewives. However, due to the advanced modern building materials, equipment and technology, this influence is not too great. In addition, this is also a relatively humid location, so it is necessary to add drainage and dehumidification equipment. Secondly, gas stoves and fire-fighting equipment should not be placed in the middle of the northern position as far as possible to reduce poor orientation.
In a word, the kitchen is an important part of the house. Considering all the factors, it is most suitable to configure it in the east or southeast of the house.