Direction Guidelines for Staircase
Best Locations
1. Southwest: Most auspicious
2. South: Very good
3. West: Good option
Locations to Avoid
Northeast: Destroys prosperity
Center: Creates instability
North: Blocks wealth
Staircase Design Guidelines
Rotation Direction
Going up: Clockwise
Follows sun's movement
Promotes positive energy
Starting Point
Begin from: North or East
Rise towards: South or West
Energy flows upward
Railing
Material: Wood, iron, steel
Placement: Both sides
Avoid: Glass railings
Under Staircase
Good for: Storage
Avoid: Kitchen, toilet, puja
Keep clean and organized
Number of Steps
Steps should be an ODD number
Recommended: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 23, 27
Count should end in: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
Formula: (Number of steps) divided by 3 should leave remainder of 1 or 2, not 0
Additional Guidelines
- Width: Minimum 3 feet for comfortable movement
- Height of riser: 6-7 inches for comfort
- Tread depth: 10-12 inches minimum
- Lighting: Bright and clear at all landings
- Door at top: If possible, not directly facing staircase
- Color: Light colors - white, cream, light brown
- Material: Wood, marble, granite (avoid broken tiles)
Recommended Colors
Colors for staircase walls and steps:
White
Cream
Light Brown
Beige
Bisque
Antique White
Avoid: Black, dark red, dark gray (create heavy energy)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Staircase in Northeast: Most severe defect - destroys overall prosperity
- Staircase in center: Creates instability in family life
- Anti-clockwise rotation: Reverses positive energy flow
- Even number of steps: Considered inauspicious
- Broken steps: Attracts accidents and negative energy
- Dark staircase: Breeds negative energy
- Staircase facing main door: Energy rushes out
- Toilet under staircase: Extremely inauspicious
- Puja room under staircase: Disrespects sacred space
- Spiral staircase in center: Creates whirlpool of confusion
Simple Remedies
If Staircase is in Northeast:
- Place heavy brass items on staircase
- Keep area extremely well lit
- Place Vastu pyramid under first step
- Use yellow color scheme
- Consider converting to storage if structural
If Staircase is in Center:
- Place heavy objects around the base
- Use earthy colors (brown, beige)
- Install bright chandelier above
- Place brass urli with flowers at base
If Number of Steps is Even:
- Add a raised threshold at top or bottom
- Count threshold as a step
- Add decorative step pattern
For Anti-clockwise Staircase:
- Place green plants on landings
- Install bright lights at turns
- Use mirrors to redirect energy
- Keep wind chimes at entry
What to Use Under Staircase
Recommended
- Storage space
- Shoe cabinet
- Book shelf
- Display area
Avoid
- Kitchen/cooking
- Toilet/bathroom
- Puja room
- Bedroom
Quick Tips
Keep staircase well lit
Repair broken steps immediately
No storage of heavy items under
Paint in light colors
Clean regularly
Railing on both sides
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