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A Staircase is a series of steps connecting different levels in a Building. In a House with more than one level, the Staircase will be used everyday, a number of times. Hence the Staircase should be comfortably designed for the users. The Staircase is usually accessed from the Dining Room.
Here, I have explained the Vastu Guidelines for a Staircase. Since Vastu is a science, there is logic and reasoning behind every guideline. As an Architect, I have attempted to explain these guidelines rationally and scientifically, so that you can decide what you want to follow and what you don’t.
ACCORDING TO VASTU, WHAT IS THE IDEAL DIRECTION OF THE STAIRCASE FLIGHT?
The first flight should be from East to West or North to South. The Reason – This will ensure that the lower steps will be in the East or North, while the higher steps will be in the West or South. Thus the useful, morning light from the East and the constant light from the North will not be blocked by the Steps.
Turn clockwise when turning into the next flight: The Reason – Since most people are right handed, they tend to hold the handrail on the right hand side. So when they turn onto the next flight, it makes sense to continue holding the right handrail, for which the next flight should be on the right side which means one has to turn clockwise.
WHAT ARE THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR STAIRCASES IN VASTU SHASTRA?
There should be odd number of risers in a staircase: For example 15, 17, 19 are acceptable. The Reason – Since most people are right handed, they generally put their right foot first, while climbing a staircase. So when they end the climb, they prefer to end on the right foot. This is possible only when there are odd number of steps. It is for this reason that the right foot is equated with gain, the left with loss.
Avoid rooms under a staircase: The Reason - Often, people use the space below a staircase for small rooms like Toilets, Safe, Puja etc. But every time people climb the steps, a person using the room below gets an uneasy feeling of somebody stamping on their head. He doesn’t feel safe either, as if the whole thing will collapse on him.
The ideal colours of the staircase area are light colors. The Reason - One can see the steps clearly, if the whole area is painted a light color as this reflects light.
Related Topics:
- VASTU SHASTRA
- VASTU SHASTRA FACTORS
- VASTU SHASTRA PRINCIPLES
- VASTU GUIDELINES | SELECTION OF SITE
- VASTU GUIDELINES | DESIGN OF A HOUSE
- VASTU GUIDELINES | STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION
- LOGIC BEHIND SUPERSTITIONS
February 10th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
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September 16th, 2010 at 8:12 am
Good Day Sir / Madam
I was looking to buy some strong readymade staircase for internal use and unexpectedly bumped into your site.
I appreciate your views since you are explaining vastu without scaring people away to death. May your tribe increase. God Bless You
I am from Hyd staying in a 2-bed room house and now need to build one study room plus one bed room. Want to have stair case from inside. In case you can suggest a stair case for me that can be purchased and assembled (prefer not to have cement work inside the house) will appreciate the same. Though in my house the stair case will take a left turn (one turn in other direction is ok, it might help the brain get ready for non-routine things). Stair case should be elegant & strong and obviously not too expensive.
Regards & Thanks
AVR Murthy
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Dear Mr Murthy,
It is sensible choice to go for a ready made staircase as the cement work can adversely affect your health if you are staying in the house during renovation. You can opt for a metal staircase. They can look elegant and are not very expensive. There are many different types of railings to choose from and you can select either marble, granite, wood or shahbad/cuddapah stone treads, depending on your budget and taste. You need to contact a good fabricator who will take accurate measurements and fabricate according to your liking.
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September 29th, 2010 at 2:08 am
Hello Sir / Madam,
I am from Hyderabad and i’m planning to construct a house.
My plot is South-East facing, I have got a plan ready.
And according to the plan we have a staircase on the right-hand-side of the plot i.e, North-East side.
We are REALLY VERY confused if we can have the staircase at the above mentioned place?
Can you please advise me on this.
1. If we can have the staircase on the above mentioned place.
2. If NO, where can i have the staircase?
Below is the details of the plan ( from left to right direction and –>going Front to back):
1. Kitchen is in the South-East conner ( Extreme left )
2. Just beside the kitchen comes the Puja room.
3. Just beside the Puja room we have a Drawing room ( Extreme right )
4. Behind the Kitchen, Puja and Drawing room we have a Hall-cum -Dinning hall.
5 And behind the Hall-cum-Dinning hall we have One bed-room on the extreme Left and right conner’s and between them we have 2 bathrooms ( one common and one attached to the left Bedroom)
I appreciate your efforts and help.
Waiting for your response.
Thanks & Regards,
Ravi
Dear Mr Ravi,
I cannot comment on your plan. But I suggest that you should not block of any light from the North_east, by placing the staircase there. Of course if you do not have any other choice, you can have it there but make sure there is ample light and ventilation in the house.
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December 27th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Sir, I am from Ahmedabad. We are renovationg our house. We have cellar in north-east corner of house. We want to reconstruct stairs for Cellar and Terrace. Can we build statirs for cellar & terrace in north direction of house? it do not block the light coming to house. We do not see in other option too. Can you reply soon as renovation is going on. ……………….. Yogini Thaker, Ahmedabad