Spiral staircases are considered a unique design choice for modern homes. However, from a feng shui perspective, experts advise against this type of staircase as its spiral shape can disrupt the flow of energy, hindering prosperity.
Spiral staircases wrapped around a column are considered inauspicious in feng shui.
Additionally, the sense of instability when using a spiral staircase can make people feel tense and unsafe.
Don’t Position the Staircase to Face the Main Entrance
The direction of the staircase is determined by looking from the top downward. When you reach the last step on the ground floor, the direction you are facing is considered the staircase’s orientation.
If the staircase directly faces the main entrance, positive energy entering the house will be blocked and unable to spread to other areas. Meanwhile, negative energy can easily stagnate around the staircase and disperse the house’s energy outwards.
A staircase facing or too close to the main entrance is inauspicious.
This arrangement can affect the homeowner’s wealth, causing money to come in one door and out the other, making it difficult to accumulate assets.
To remedy this, consider using partitions, crystal chandeliers, quartz balls, or small plants to redirect the energy flow. If the staircase is very close to the entrance, keep this area clean and tidy.
Avoid Open-Riser Staircases
Staircases connect the different levels of a home, facilitating the flow of energy. Open-riser staircases can cause the house’s energy to disperse, making it difficult to gather positive energy and leading to financial losses for the homeowner.
Open-riser staircases can cause a sense of instability when walking.
Considering safety, open-riser staircases can create a sense of missing a step when ascending or descending, posing a danger, especially for the elderly and children.
Determine the Number of Steps Based on Feng Shui Principles
According to the Life Cycle theory, the selection of auspicious numbers for steps should be based on a combination of factors, including the house’s area, layout, shape, lines, style, color, and materials, to determine the lucky number of steps for each type of house.
Water-element House (curved floor plan, flat or long roof, designed according to rules, or with regular curves): Step 1 is Life.
Wood-element House (square floor plan, slender design, sloping or flat roof): Step 3 is Life.
Earth-element House (square floor plan, sturdy and robust design): Step 5 is Life.
Fire-element House (triangular facade, with sharp corners, pointed or stepped roof): Step 7 is Life.
Metal-element House (round or arched floor plan, vaulted or curved roof): Step 9 is Life.
Determining the number of steps is an important consideration in staircase design.
According to the Life-Old Age-Sickness-Death cycle: The number of steps should fall within the Life range, calculated by the formula 4n+1 (e.g., 17, 21, 25 steps, etc.).
Choose Suitable Staircase Materials
Staircases should be constructed using sturdy materials such as bricks or concrete. The surface can then be finished with wood, stone, or glass, depending on the homeowner’s element. Handrails can be made of wood, stainless steel, or other metals.
Staircase materials should consider the homeowner’s element and the staircase’s orientation.
Ideally, staircases should be built with bricks or poured concrete for durability. For aesthetics and feng shui, the surface can be finished with materials that match the homeowner’s element, such as wood, stone, or tempered glass.
Avoid Placing the Kitchen Under or Opposite the Staircase
Some families like to utilize the space under the staircase for the kitchen to optimize the house’s area. However, this placement will “burn” positive energy, dispersing the energy flow from the staircase. This can negatively affect the mood of household members, leading to irritability, disharmony, and conflict.
Avoid placing the kitchen under the staircase.
To remedy this, position the kitchen along a different wall, separated from the staircase. Use false ceilings, plants, mirrors, or feng shui crystals to dissipate the negative energy.
Don’t Place the Staircase in the Center of the House
The center of the house is not an ideal location for a staircase. This area is associated with the Earth element, which conflicts with the Wood element of the staircase, leading to disharmony, division, and depletion of wealth and health.
A staircase in the center of the house can be remedied with a stylish partition.
Remedy: Keep the area under the staircase well-lit and airy. Install lamps or short partitions to prevent energy from dispersing too quickly and maintain brightness.
Negative energy from the bathroom can disrupt the energy flow on the staircase.
The staircase’s color should match the homeowner’s element and harmonize with the overall design style of the house.
Metal element homeowners should choose colors associated with the Earth element, such as brown, dark yellow, or ocher. Metal element colors include white, gray, silver, and bronze.
Wood element homeowners should select colors associated with the Water element, such as black, dark blue, or indigo. Wood element colors include green, emerald, and moss green.
Staircase colors should be chosen based on the homeowner’s element.
Water element homeowners should opt for Metal element colors like white, gray, silver, and bronze, as well as Water element colors like black, dark blue, and indigo.
Fire element homeowners should choose Wood element colors like green, emerald, and moss green.
Earth element homeowners should select Fire element colors like red, orange, pink, and purple. Earth element colors include brown, dark yellow, and ocher.
Other Important Considerations for Staircase Design
When designing a staircase, ensure it is placed in a bright and airy location. A gently curved staircase helps energy flow harmoniously. Avoid positioning the staircase opposite bedrooms, windows, or house corners.
If there are more females than males in the household, place the staircase on the left side, and vice versa.
The standard dimensions for staircases are a height of 150-170mm, a width of 270mm, a handrail height of 850-900mm, and a tread width of 800-1200mm.
The staircase’s incline should be carefully considered to minimize the risk of accidents when ascending or descending.
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