Choose your Staircase Direction as per Vastu | Tips, Remedies

Many people build their homes according to the principles of Vastu, as it is believed that it influences the energy in the house. And while it is essential to imply the rules of Vastu during the construction of the central areas of the house, make sure that you apply them to the unimportant areas as well. 

One of these areas is the staircase. As per Vastu staircase must be built according to the prescribed principles so that there are no negative vibrations in the house. We have combined for you all the necessary principles of the Vastu which should be used to construct the stairs in your house. 

The direction of staircase as per Vastu (Clock Wise or Anticlock Wise)

As per the principles of Vastu, the orientation of the stairs must always be in a clockwise direction. So, as we walk up, staircase direction as per Vastu must turn clockwise too. Also, the person using the staircase should move from North to South or from the East direction to the West. It is believed in Vastu that if the stairs are built in an anti-clockwise direction then it leads to a negative impact on career growth. 

Internal staircase as per Vastu

The internal staircase as per Vastu should be placed in the South-West direction of the house. Positioning the staircase right at the entrance of the house is a common decision and according to the Vastu experts, the South-West location of your property is considered as an ideal point to construct the internal staircase. Additionally, West and South are considered to be the next best option. 

It is important to note that the staircase must begin from the North and then reach the South. The alternative option is to begin from the East and then reach towards the West direction. 

Other important tips for internal staircase as per Vastu are:

• The people who live on the ground floor and have rented their upper floors should not have a staircase right at the entrance of the house. It is believed that it leads to financial losses for the owner of the house. 
• Another thing to keep in mind is that the staircase must never begin or end in the puja room, storeroom, or kitchen. 
• It is advised to have doors at the start or end of the staircase and it should be in the direct line of vision of your visitors. 

Vastu for external staircase

External staircase as per Vastu should always be built in the following directions:

• Facing East in the South-East direction
• Facing West in the South-West direction
• Facing South in the South-West direction
• Facing North in the North-West direction

The North-East direction is considered the worst to build a staircase. So, whether you are building an internal or external staircase, make sure that you avoid this direction of the house. 

Number of steps in staircase as per Vastu

As per Vastu, the number of stairs in your house should be an odd number. Additionally, keep in mind that the number should not end in zero. The reason for the above two suggestions is that most of the people are right-handed and they put their right foot first while climbing the staircase and also end on the same foot. 

Staircase design as per Vastu

For the internal and external staircase, rectangular and square staircases with bends in the right angles are considered to be the best shapes as per the principles of Vastu. If the staircase is too high or is too steep then it would result in the exertion of the person using it. So, whenever he/she will use it he will feel drained out of energy. And for the same reason, the experts always ask the property owners to not build a spiral staircase. 

Staircase colour as per Vastu

If you have to paint the banister or the stairs, then they should always be painted in light or neutral colours. Dark colours are often associated with negativity in Vastu, so it is suggested not to use dark colours like red or black to paint the stairs as it will result in the increase of negative vibrations in the house. To add that extra oomph, you can add wallpaper to the wall adjoining the staircase. But make sure that it is not of a dark colour. 

Place of construction as per Vastu

The stairs in the house as per Vastu should not be constructed in a way that they are fully visible to the guests entering the house. The staircase must not be built right in the middle of the house. It is believed to be inauspicious if the stairs are completely visible to the guests. The best location for staircase as per Vastu is that it should always be built on the side of the house to make sure that there is a flow of energy. 

A staircase that is built right at the entrance of the house symbolizes imbalance according to the principles of Vastu. A hack to cut off this imbalance is by placing small indoor plants in front of the staircase. 

Position of doors around staircase

Doors should be constructed at the ending or beginning of the staircase. It is important to keep in mind that the staircase and lift as per Vastu should not touch the eastern or northern walls of the house. 

The usage of space under the stairs as per Vastu

According to the principles of Vastu, the space under the staircase must not be used to build a kitchen, puja room, or bathroom. You should also avoid building a workstation or small workspace under the stairs. This space should only be used to store regular storage items of the households. Important and expensive items should also not be placed under the staircase. Do not place cash or jewellery in the cabinets under the stairs. As per Vastu, you should also not store worn-out footwear or discarded items that need to be removed from the house. 

Vastu tips to decorate the staircase

As per the principles of the Vastu, the walls adjacent to the staircase should not be adorned with family photos as it is believed that it could result in quarrels/differences between the family members. It can cause a long-term negative impact on the health of the members. Try and decorate the walls with modern or abstract art, wall art related to nature, flowers, and lush green areas. Another thing to keep in mind is that you should not hang a mirror in front of or beneath the stairs as according to Vastu, the reflection of the stairs is bound to attract negative energy into the house. Also, do not place an aquarium or fountain under the staircase. Make sure that you lighten up the staircase and keep it well-lit. 

Staircase handrail Vastu tips

The handrails or the stair rails as it is commonly called are used for the purpose of safety when climbing the steps. So, when you design your staircase make sure that it is not only stylish but also comfortable as it will be aiding in the purpose of climbing up and downstairs. Stone or marble rails are advised for stairs in the house as per Vastu. It should be constructed in the South-West direction. If you have stairs in the West direction then you should opt for metal railings and for the South and East staircase you should make use of wooden rails. 

Keep in mind that today’s modern designs do not make any use of the handrails which might be trendy but the idea is highly dangerous. 

Usage of stairs along the staircase

According to Vastu, you should not hang pictures of your family or loved ones on the walls along the staircase. However, you can decorate it up by adding great artwork which can be both modern or inspired by nature. You can also add wallpapers on the wall if you want to spice things up. Make sure that the colour of the wallpapers is light or neutral. Light up the staircase and let the magic happen. 

Important things to remember while constructing a staircase

Keep in mind these staircase designs as per Vastu

• The stairs should rise between 4 inches and 7.75 inches and the tread length should be ranging from 10 to 11.25 inches. 
• It is not impossible to construct a staircase without a railing, but you need to be sure that the width of these stairs is on a higher side. It is mandatory that you have a railing on the staircase which is built on the outside of the house and has more than 5 steps. 
• Try not to opt for a makeshift staircase because they are too risky and could be distracting. This opinion might be unpopular but should be considered. 
• The best location for staircase as per Vastu is at the side of the house and not in the center of it. 

Unpreferred designs as per Vastu

Gone are the times when the staircases were just used to travel and climb, today these are statement pieces of furniture that speak volumes about your personality and style. It is supposed to make the house more beautiful and modern. But, sometimes in order to make it more stylish, the owners and designers tend to overdo it, rendering in vain the basic purpose of it. The practicality of it is destroyed making the stairs either uncomfortable or painful for the resident. 

Keep in mind that a poorly executed staircase design can result in destroying all the positivity and goodness that came inside the house with the application of Vastu principles in other corners of the house. For example, in order to achieve a brilliant design, a designer constructs the staircase in the middle of the house but it is believed that a staircase in the middle of the house can result in complications in pregnancy.  

Impact of a defect in Vastu for staircase

It is important that you design your stairs in house as per Vastu as it has a dynamic effect on the overall setting of the house. Even though the staircase in the house is not carefully designed, you must not follow that path. 

It is believed in Vastu that any kind of movement in the house affects the health, daily operations, and well-being of the people living in the house. That is why it is considered important to design the stairs as per Vastu because it results in the overall efficiency of your house. As per Vastu, any deficiency or defect related to the structure and orientation of the stairs results in major and minor accidents in the house. Faults in the design can hamper the flow of the resident’s movement within the household. It makes the entire living a bit inconvenient. 

So, in order to align your entire house in a systematic and positive way, as per Vastu staircase must be designed following the described principles so that there is a synergy in the house. 

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