SCIENTIFIC VASTU | STAIRCASE | An Architect Explains
A Staircase is a series of steps connecting different levels in a Building. Stairs allow you to move from one level of the home to another level – easily and comfortably. Hence 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.
Listed here are some Vastu Guidelines for design of staircase. Since Vastu is a science, every guideline is based on logic and scientific reasoning. As an Architect, I have attempted to explain these guidelines rationally and scientifically, under the following headings, so that you can decide what you want to follow and what you don’t, instead of looking at Vastu Shastra as a superstition.
What is the best position of a staircase according to Vastu?
What is the best position of a staircase according to Vastu?
What is the ideal direction of the staircase flight according to Vastu?
What are the Vastu specifications for a staircase?
What are the ideal vastu colours for a staircase room?
ACCORDING TO VASTU, WHAT IS THE BEST LOCATION FOR A STAIRCASE?
Avoid internal staircase in the corners or the centre of the house: The Reason – If an internal staircase is in the corner, the room from which it is accessed cannot be used properly. Similarly, if the staircase is in the center, a lot of useful circulation space is wasted.
WHAT ARE THE PRACTICAL REMEDIES FOR STAIRCASE IN THE NORTH EAST DEFECT?
A Staircase in the North-East side is not advisable and is considered a defect. The staircase should be in the South-West, South or West. The Reason – The North-East is to be left open according to Vastu, in order to allow the morning sun rays to enter the house. If a staircase is kept in this corner, it will block the useful sunlight.
REMEDY FOR STAIRCASE IN THE NORTH-EAST: If there is no other choice, the staircase can be placed here as the internal circulation is also important. Here are some useful remedies that you can follow:
- If possible make sure the landing ends in the South West.
- Plan an open staircase.
- Choose light colours, materials and shape for the stairs, so that the NE corner is not blocked by a heavy structure.
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 numberof steps. It is for this reason that the right foot is equated with gain, the left with loss.
Avoid circular or spiral staircase: The Reason – A circular staircase takes up and wastes a lot of space, especially in the corners and in the rooms adjacent to it. A spiral staircase is very uncomfortable to climb and not very safe. Also the space below it is not very usable and there is the risk of bumping into it as there is no proper head room.
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.
WHAT ARE THE IDEAL COLOURS FOR A STAIRCASE ROOM?
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.
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Sir, I have south facing passage house of 3 Ft. width and 120 Ft. length and after passage there are 1100 Sq.Ft. of land area.
East to West on the southern and northern sides: 26 Ft; South to North on the eastern side – 46 Ft. and South to North on the western side 42.6 Ft.
Pls. advise me where staircase and entrance and others rooms should be constructed as per vastu.
Sir my house is west facing with a northdoor in first floor. But the south west and north west portion is lower than the north east and south east. Please tell is it ok.
Hi Mamatha,
If there is not much difference in levels it is okay.
Admin
Hi,
I am Shraddha, planning to buy flat at 4th floor facing to east and main door is at north east corner.
Flat facing two stair cases. distance between staicase and main entrance is 4 ft. One exactly opposite to main door going down to other apartments and other staircase is infront of neighbour flat to access above floor.
Kitchen is in south east corner and bedroom is in southwest corner. we have two bathrooms between kitchen and bedroom.
Is flat is good or i have to do any changes? My birthdate is 15-december-1985.
Regards,
Shraddha
Hi,
The flat seems okay. But keep the main door closed except when in use.
Admin
Hi Sir,
My house is a 2 story building with 35X55 East facing house and the staircases at SE of the building and have built the headroom on the terrace at SE.
As per the vastu some people says as below.
I should build a pent house at SW which it should be higher than the headroom and am fine as it would be good and small room.
I should build a room which it should connect to the headroom at whole south side and it would a waste & lengthy room, if i have to follow this sadly i have to demolish the headroom.
Please advice how to construct a headroom as per vastu.
Waiting for your prompt response.
Hi Soori,
If you have use for a room, then go ahead and build one in the SW corner. But when deciding the dimensions, think of the future too. You should later be able to use it as a bedroom. There is no need to connect it to the staircase headroom. It can be a stand alone structure.
Admin
We are constructing house in which the staircase comes in north east as our is west facing house.there is no space in south for staircase the flight starts from west to east landing and second flight from east to west. can we have solution for this, can the initial step for staircase be placed in north then turn to west.pls advice
Hi Karthika,
Consult with your architect/engineer. S/He can guide you best depending on the site situation.
Admin
sir we are going to build our first house, we decided to place our main door in south facing, and we decided to put the external staircase nearer to south side wall from east to west, it means it will come somewhat nearer to our main door(at a distance of 4 feet from main door it will start), is that good for a house or not???
Hi Buvana,
There is sufficient gap between the staircase and the main door, so it is fine.
Admin
Dear Sir,
I have Stair Case in North East side of My House going towards east & then turning towards west with 15 risers.Starting point Door & Ending point space.Is it ok?
Hi Seneviratne,
It is okay. But if possible, ensure some windows on the NE walls and hopefully the staircase is open and not enclosed within a room.
Admin
I am planning to build an external staircase to First Floor above water well (secured by grill) in North West due to space constraints in my house plan. Please advise pros and cons as per Vastu.
Hi Joseph,
Obviously, when you have space constraints, you have to make do with the space available. Your proposal is fine except, I am not sure if the grill above the water well is strong enough. If you feel it is quite strong, better cover it with an additional solid metal cover, so that the people stepping over it will not feel insecure about falling.
Admin
But sir,if we decided to stay on first floor then can we consider entrance door through the lobby placed at ground floor?or we have to consider entrance door at first floor though it is South facing?
Hi Supriya,
The door through which you enter the house is considered the main entrance door. But if that is not suiting you, then you can consider the lobby door as your main door since after entering you it is your private space and staircase. Maybe this way, psychologically you will feel better!
Admin
we have purchased a commercial site as per compass correction ie,towards north direction, some space is left out on north west corner which has to omitted as per correction ie, rectangle shape. can we have a staircase built on north west corner which is outside the premises and access to first floor.
If so do let me know how it can be done.
Hi Chandrasekhar,
How can you construct anything outside your boundary? If you have some understanding with the next owner, you could go ahead. But it always will be a cause of worry since it will not be legal.
Admin
hello sir,we have planning to construct the house as parking on the ground floor ,will give first floor on rent n we will stay on second floor .We have planned the entrance door though the lobby which would next connected wid the staircase.Then my question is which is to be considered as the main door? either on ground floor or first n second floors entrance doors.
Hi Supriya,
The entrance door to your second floor house is considered the main door to that house.
Admin
sir i am about to start my new house and i have planned for a spiral staircase
is it really not good to go for it my house is east facing in south facing site
Hi Roopashree,
Avoid a spiral staircase as the main staircase of a house. It can be used as a secondary staircase which is not used very often. You can read about it here. Spiral staircase. Instead opt for a regular staircase as described here. Staircase shapes
Admin
My house is east facing 40×59 . When we enter from the outsider there is a spiral staircase on the left side. This staircase to basement as well as two floors above. The steps are odd in number. Is it a vastu dosh. If yes what is remedy.
Hi Jagmohan,
The only dosh is the spiral configuration of the stairs. It is not suitable for use in accessing 4 floors. A dog legged staircase is the best.
Admin
Sir…. Recently we bought a duplex house ( west facing) staircase is on south side . The staircase is anti-clockwise and also, opposite to our house there is a 1000 yard open plot which consist of 5 graveyards( as it was a field to the local family) . Can you please is this normal ? Thanku
Hi Sarika,
The staircase is okay. But a graveyard in front of your house is not so ideal as it can create negative thoughts in your mind. So grow some tall trees in front of your house, so that the view to the graveyard is cut off.
Admin
At present we r staying in a four bedroom house in second floor this were actually two flats with two bedroom connected to make a single flat we now have bought a two bedroom flat in the third floor its the half size of our current flat. We plan to built a staircase to connect both the floor. This staircase is coming in the north direction of the flat and the stairs are starting from the west going to the east and from there its turning and going from north to tje south. Can you please guide how good or bad this position of staircase is from vaastu point of view and what is the remedy if its not according to vaastu rules.
Hi Anju Pasari,
The staircase position is dictated by it’s position within the flat. Ideally it should be somewhere central in order to be able to access all rooms in the upper floor. The directions do not matter, but it should not waste too much space. Consult an architect.
Admin
Sir/Mam please help.
1.Stairs end just Left of my bedroom door.ie as i exit my bedroom there are stairs just to the left for going to first floor from ground floor.
My bedroom faces east and is on ground floor.
Small fraction of my room is under the staircase.
Is this correct ? If not what are remedies.
Hi Rohan,
As long as the portion of the room that is under the staircase is not visible from inside the room, it is okay.
Admin
Hello,
I am planning to build a duplex home with a staircase rising next to the common bathroom of 8 ft height that does not touch the ceiling. Can the space above the bathroom be used as a landing area for the staircase do that we can have the second set of risers at the end of bathroom wall on the first floor? This way the bathroom is not technically under the staircase but the space above the bathroom is used as a pathway.
Thank you,
Ramya S
Hi Ramya,
Of course you can. In fact it is good that you are using the space instead of wasting it, plus you need not build a landing as it is already there.
Admin
sir,
recently I made a home. it is a east facing house. the staircase is in the east side and I want to make main door under this. Is it good for me or it would be harmful?
Hi Rajender Prasad,
A main door under the staircase is not ideal. It does not look good and the soffit of the staircase can be an obstruction. But if there is ample headroom near the main door and you have no other choice, then go ahead.
Admin
I am planning to construct a house having 42.2 in NE and 40 in NW remaining is 40. Actual dimension is (42.5+40)/2 X 40. As i am planning for a duplex house I have planned for a stairs in the Eastern side leaving NE corner. Please guide me the correctness of the position of the stairs. Stairs will have 19 or 21 raises and raising from North towards South.
Hi Sridhara,
The staircase should be in such a place that it gives access to the upper floor rooms without wasting much space. If it is in the NE corner, then make sure that it does not block out light from this corner.
Admin
I have west facing plot. and i am planning for the my entrance will north west corner for west facing. and i need detail for stair case.in which direction can we make the stair to first floor . please advice me the best option.
But there is no space for south,North & east
Hi Charli,
A NW entrance is okay. Place the staircase in such a way that it does not waste too much space on all the floors and gives access to the upper floor without wasting much space.
Admin
We have skewed plat with corner on N/S/E/W. Front road is South and West Corner. Stair Case planned is on North corner (or bit toward NE side, i mean we have office space on North corner and stair case is beside office towards NE.
Do you see any major Vastu issue with this. aAlso can we have anticlockwise staircase.. as it would save lot of space?
Hi Deepak Kumar,
It does not matter that the staircase is anticlockwise – what matters more is that in its present position and direction, it saves a lot of space. It being in the NE corner is okay as long as there are enough windows and openings provided in the North and East walls and NE corner.
Admin
Hello Sir,
Me and my brother are planning for our new house which is North facing. Our plot size is 30 x 50 ft (1500 sqft each) x 2 = 3000 sqft. we are constructing with common touch up wall. Our stair are in North Side rising from West to East half landing is on Compound and then turn towards east to West. We have dinning below the Stairs. Same plan is for other plot only stair is falling on Common touch up wall. Please suggest is this okay as per Vaastu.
Hi Nitin Gupta,
The location of the staircase depends on the layout of the house. As long as it does not interfere with the arrangement of the rooms and does not eat up too much space, it will be okay. But having a dining roomor any other room underneath is not suitable.
Admin
anti clock wise stairs good or bad.
Hi Geetha,
Good if it helps you to reach the next floor without a waste of space. Bad if the placement affects the circulation space around it. But just for your interest, do you realise that if a staircase is clockwise while climbing from ground floor to first floor, then while descending from first floor to ground floor, the movement is anti-clockwise. So does it matter which direction it is????
Admin
I have purchased a 150 Sq yds land in a gated community and the builder is constructing a duplex house on the said land.It is a west facing plot, west side being road. In order to big kitchen with dining table within the kitchen area, we modified the builder’s plan to build toilet cum bathroom under staircase landing with the flooring being slightly lower than the house flooring so that there is enough head room. In the above deviation should roof under the bathroom be flat or left as it is?
Hi NR Jaganathan,
Lowering the toilet floor is not ideal since people will tend to trip as they step in. But you needed to do it so as to accommodate the head room. This is why tioilets are generally not advisable under stairs. Now ideally the ceiling of the toilet should be flat but I doubt if it will be possible in your case. So leav it as it is.
Admin
Hi sir
I have constructed a house on the existing ground floor ( 1st & 2nd )but my stairs is in north east as i couldn’t change it, does it create any problem. As vastu it is not recommended.
Hi Balasubramanya,
It is okay. But make sure that there are windows in the NE corner.
Admin
sir ,we are constructing our staircase section in N-E corner,having its own separate section, i.e meant for connecting two floors of the house.but what is bothering me is the position of my main door….can we construct main door in the central part of our house,i.e most probably brahamsthan.
is it okay or it is having some vastu dosh
Hi Kamal,
Brahmasthan is the exact centre of the site. From your description, i do not think that your main door will be in that position.
Admin
I am constructing a house. Total no. Of steps are 19 and 20 th steps will be First floor.
We shall consider this as 19 or 20 steps?
Hi Vivek,
It is considered as 20 steps as you will be climbing 20 steps.
Admin
Respected Sir,
I have plot size (29×60)feet. I want to construct 1200 sft home. I have bring home plan from Plan Consultant about 1200 Sft. He has suggested exit door in east side in dinning room, Please suggest me, it is positive for me & in which place the stair case will be construct. I am waiting for kind suggestion.
Arun Kumar Dash
Hi Arun Kumar,
The position of the staircase depends on the plan of the house and your requirement – whether you want it to be within the house or accessible from outside etc. So consult with your architect and finalise it. An east exit door is okay.
Admin
every vastu book i have studied that north east staircase will damage the financial position and health, is there any logic behind it ,is there any example of such thing or people are being scared.
Hi Jeetendra,
To prevent you from loading the NE corner with a heavy structure that will block the light, Vastu advisers will say that it will cause a problem. So if you ensure that there is ample light and ventilation inspite of the presence of a staircase, then there is no harm in having it there. Sometimes the site orientation and restrictions force us to have it in the so called ‘inauspicious’ corner.
Admin
There is a stairway, exactly opposite to the main door of my east facing flat. It leads to other floor flats. It rises in east and turns to west. Is it fine or in-auspisious?
Hi Rashmi,
This is common in apartment buildings and not something you have control over. You need to only be sure that there is a free movement space from your main door to the lobby. And that is okay.
Admin
Dear Sir,
Namaskar.. We are building a house in a east facing plot. Stairs are planned in the South-east corner. The stairs arrangement is as follows..
1) Steps starts at about 8 feet distance (on east side, in South-East corner) from the house.
2) First climb from North to south till south side border line of the house (about 3 steps).
2) Then turn and climb towards west (climb from east to west) till near east side wall of the house (about 7 steps)
3) Then turn towards north and climb till top of the house (about 7 steps).
Please study this arrangement and suggest.
Thank you very much..
Regards,
Sambasivarao
Hi Sambasivarao,
The stairs that you have proposed is a U-shaped staircase. You can read more about it in my blog on staircases. Since it is ina corner of your house it seems to be okay. But the efficiency of a staircase depends on the way it is connected to the upper floor and the riser, tread dimensions.
Admin
Hi Sir,
I have a plot 20ft by 30ft. 20ft side facing south road. We are planning duplex. Please suggest on External stair case from parking to 1st floor. Since the road is on south side,not sure how to manage stairs as per Vastu. As per plan the Steps will start from south go towards North . Is this acceptable ?
Please help.
Thanks
Hi Narayana Murthy,
When there are limitations like south orientation, you need to be practical. There is nothing wrong in having a staircase starting from the South towards the North. In fact that is the best solution for a South facing Site and the ‘best solution’ is always acceptable in Vastu.
Admin
Dear Sir,
I have land area 23.5’x 37′. On west side and north side 6 mtr road is there. I am planning to build house facing towards west. I am planning to construct staircase at north-east corner first climbing towards west because i wanted to keep hall at west side and kitchen at east side.But as per vastu staircase suppose to be in clock wise direction. Kindly guide us in which corner will be suitable for staircase.
Hi Sukhdev,
In Vastu, there are no hard and fast rules. So if the only option for your staircase is the one you proposed, then go ahead. Only make sure that there are enough windows in the NE corner.
Admin
MY house stairs is situated at east north direction. T.here is no alternative to change the direction of stairs. Pl.tell me the vastu solution regarding this problem
Hi VK Gupta,
There is no need to stress out. Just make sure there are many windows in the NE corner.
Admin
Hi
Thanks for ur superb suggestions in the post.
However,My main staircase is in straight line with my both main gates of the house n office. Is this wrong if yes then please suggest a rememdy without having to break it.
Hi Chintu,
If there is a little space for you to stand between the staircase and entrance, then that is sufficient.
Admin
Sir, my house is on west face, gate is on south-west, one step of stair is on enterance, stair is on north-west corner, after stairs bathroom on north wall, then kitchen on north wall and in last drawing room touces north -east-south direction having door of drawing room facing main gate, tell me any remedies for any type of vastu dosh
Hi Jitender Kumar,
I do not see any vastu”dosh”.
Admin
Sir I have a south facing house with entrance in the south west, we have a back door to a garden in the east. However just above the back door is a bathroom for 1st floor. I read some articles and it seems to be wrong as per vastu. If I cant make any physical changes is there any remedy???
Subha
Hi Subha,
How can you have a bathroom over the back door. Is it jutting beyond the back door? In any case you cannot make any changes, so why stress yourself over it?
Admin
hI i AM BUILDING A EAST FACING HOUSE WHERE THE ENTRANCE IS IN CENTRE OF 11.22M SQURE LAYOUT.WHEN I ENTER THROUGH THIS HOUSE IN CENTRE DOOR OF EAST SIDE , THE STAIRS CONNECTING TO TOP FLOOR IS IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR .IS THIS GOING TO AFFECT US IN OUR LIFE WHEN WE START LIVING HERE?pLEASE HELP ME
Hi Sathish,
The staircase position is not going to affect your well-being. The most important aspect is enough light and ventilation in the house.
Admin
Hello Sir,
My existing east facing house has an external staircase at SE corner (immediate left after we enter the main gate). Steps start from North towards South. My kitchen is in SE direction. Now, I am building a first floor and want to make this as an internal staircase without disturbing the existing structure. The entrance to this staircase will be from living room. Idea is to build an elevation to close the external staircase and also build wall from entrance main gate till entrance of house to close the staircase. Is it ok from vastu perspective? Appreciate and thank you for your time.
Hi Vijay Kumar,
Since you are planning to build a double height wall for the staircase in the SE side, it is okay. But make sure that the light to the kitchen is not compromised by your changes.
Admin
My proposed house (a north facing site) has staircase on eastern side,and covered car parking on north side.It has North- north east entry to the staircase/house.Although it is more or less a rectangular building it has a small cut/truncation/openness (there is slightly more open space on north-north east and east- north east) to have sun exposure.Is it ok?
Hi Chakrapani,
If you have more open space in the NE corner, it is ideal.
Admin
Hi Sir
Our house work is in progress. Earlier there were 17 steps together, but to keep the washbasin under one landing, they made it 18. Now only we’ve noticed it. We have stairs to terrace from first floor. Heard that as per vasthu the total number shiuld be odd. Can we add the stairs to the terrace( internal we construct a small stairs room) make the number odd? That construction is going on. So we can do something now.
Hi Arun,
If it will give you some mental peace, then go ahead. But in reality it is not necessary to follow this rule strictly.
Admin
Sir,I have plot size of 40×40 my builder construced the staircase at NORTHEAST and other rooms/hall/kitchen/toilets all fine except staircase please advise what to do.Thanking you.Awaiting your reply.
Hi Jayakumar,
THere is nothing to be done as the staircase is an important connector between the rooms and floors. But just make sure that there are ample windows on the north and east sides.
Admin
Hi,
We have staircase on roof to go the upper roof. Actually it is duplex kind of, so 75% covers the duplex portion and 25% is vacate and open which connect the North and East. In that Vacate place we have Iron staircase in Northeast direction to go to the upper roof.
By any chance, is there any Vastu Dosh? Because Staircase are outside of the Room.
Hi Yash,
A spiral staircase does not take up much space but is not very comfortable to use. If it is used only once in a while for accessing the roof, then it is okay to have it in the NE corner.
Admin
Hello sir
I bought a house which has a a reserve underground water tank under the staircase.what are the remedies for its harmful effects?
Hi Sunithi,
According to me it is okay. But if it is inside the house, it can be a potential problem as water could overflow, there could be leaks and it can cause some dampness in the house.
Admin
My house renovation is going on.
In my house there is 1 step at entrance.
and 1 step between hall and living room.
Please suggest me if this is ok.
and please suggest step colours also.
Hi Urmi,
One step is okay but if you feel that people do not notice it and tend to trip on a regular basis then you must think of making the hall and living at one level. For colours, refer to my posts on Colours and paints.
Admin
hi sir,
i want to construct my duplex house in north facing flat(two sides road,like east & north).the main gate facing north and house main entrance door facing east. in front of main door is parking.staircase is besides entrance, The stairs are going from west to east and then we have a landing where there is a window in the east and then again the next flight of stairs is from east to west (is in north wall nearly parking).under the staircase is dining.
Is this ok for vastu or should we change the plan for stairs?
Hi Elakya,
A dining under a staircase will feel cramped. If it is only a small part of the dining, then it is okay.
Admin
Hello Sir,
I am trying to buy a home which has east facing door, when i open the door the internal stairs on on right hand side. the stairs are attached to the north corner but raising towards north west and turns south to living room. Garage door is facing west from the road. Please let me know if it is suggested to buy such home. this house I am trying to buy is actually in US. I am worried if i would have any health concerns or financial concerns.
Thank you for your advise.
Hi Kalyan,
There is a simple solution when you have fears or concerns. Go with your family to the house. Spend some time in the house and trust your gut-instinct. If you and the other family members feel that you get a positive vibe from the house, go for it. Otherwise avoid it. Moreover, vastu principles are applicable to India and are based on the sun and wind directions. So You need not even look at a house that is in sync with vastu principles in the US.
Admin
Hello Sir,
I am planning a house on a corner plot, its 18mt X 14mt.Roads on the south and East.want to make commercial and garage on ground floor and residential on first and second, due to limitations my stairs will start exactly in front of the main door on east.
length on the south 18 mt
length on the east 14 mt
1. I want to keep my main door on eastern side but stairs will start after 1.2 mt from the door.
2. garage towards north.
3. one shop towards south side.
HI Vivek,
As long as there is maneuverable space around the main door, it is fine. Since your staircase starts 1.2m from the main door, it should be okay.
Admin
I have stair case in north side of my house going towards north and then turning towards south. Is this direction of stairs is ok or if not ow can i rectify this without any construction work. Pls suggest
Hi Nishchal,
A staircase is meant to connect two floors. It should be placed in the most suitable position so that space is not wasted. So it does not matter in which direction it goes as long as it serves it’s purpose efficiently.
Admin
I’m about to rent a house in first floor. It has SE main door, a big balcony on North, vacant on East, North and South. Another apartment on west side. However the stairs rise on South and go to North. Stairs is on the east wall. Is it a vaasthu violation. What is the remedy?
Hi Rachen,
When looking at rented premises, you need not be such a stickler to Vastu, as it will not be your permanent dwelling place. Yer of ou can compromise if at least 60% of the things are according to vastu, since you are a believer of vastu
Admin
Dear Sir,
I am having a north facing plot, planning to construct a house. Engineer designed the house as per vastu and said, as per vastu staircase should raise clock wise. Due to this almost 8″feet space is getting wasted.Because of this a bed room become small in size. Am just having in mind to put stairs on anti clock wise to save space and make the bed room Bigger. Is it a right way to do it or not? It casue any problem as per vastu? Kindly share your suggestion.
Hi Hafiz,
Vastu principles are scientific and it makes sense to walk in a clock wise direction. But it does not mean that it should be followed at the cost of space. But if you are a strong believer of vastu it is finally your call because tomorrow if there is a problem, you should not regret your decision.
Admin
Dear Sir,
Is there any way I can share my duplex plan with you as an attachment? My internal staircase in towards NE side but not in corner. We left a balcony after that and kept enough glass to flow the sun light in the house.
We could not find any alternative and this is creating lot of tension in our minds.
Please advise.
Hi Abhijeet,
No need for tension. If there is ample light why worry?
Admin
Dear Sir, Our plot is North west facing corner plot and the stairs which have 13 steps are in the centre of the house, and as you enter through the front door, you see the stairs ascending from this North west direction for 10 steps and then there is a platform and you turn to the North East direction and have s steps. Are these stairs ok?or in anyway harmful, if so what should we do?
Hi CS,
It is okay. Nothing needs to be done.
Admin
Sir,
the main bedroom of our house is in south west. can we have another bedroom in the south east?the south west bedroom has an attached toilet in its south west side. is it ok ?
Hi Vijaya,
Yes it is okay.
Admin
Sir v r planning to build new house east facing site can we have internal stairecase in northwest corner of the house plz let me know
Hi Venkatesh Kumar,
Yes you can.
Admin
I have a 2BHK house.In that a single bath room is there.Another bath room is under the staircase.What will be its effect & what should I do as a remedy.
Hi Ramesh Dash,
Don’t worry about ill-effects of the toilet under the staircase. Use it, if it has adequate head room.
Admin
Hai, sir we are constructing a duplex house which is south facing plot and the entrance is towards east which is placed @ north east potion of the plot.. and we have a internal staircase which is @ north west of the plot.. which is from south to north and clockwise direction.. as well have we have a plan of constructing a rent house @ second floor. The stairs for second floor Is designed for north east side of the plot.. I am confused with it plz suggest me some remedies as we have no option towards it.
Hi Abhishek,
It is not advisable to have a staircase in the NE corner for your tenants, since your entrance door is here and they will be intruding into your privacy. Why don’t you plan a staircase in the front in the SW corner?
Admin
Dear sir, I want to construct a duplex house in 25 by 50 south facing site.please guide me the plan as per vastu.
Hi Suresha,
If the site is in Bnagalore you can contact us at 080 2545 0507.
Admin
our main entrance to our building is north facing whereas main door of my 4th floorflat is from west side, facing east north.
i want to make staircase from inside floor for roof terrace.can v make it on northeast direction which is shaft area.pl guide which is the best side for staircase….
HI Taruna,
Since you are planning to add a staircase inside the flat, you need to find a space that does not come in the way of your rooms and movement. If there is a shaft in the NE which does not obstruct movement, then have it here.
Admin
We are planning a house in which grnd floor would be parking plus house for rent and first and second floor would be duplex for personal use
1. We are not able to decide whether we need stairs from outside as well to all floors. Any thoughts.
2. Stairs from 2nd to 3rd floor, is it safe security wise to have it from inside or you prefer outside. Also, any water logging on terrace issues might cause problems if there are internal stairs from 2nd to 3rd floor which is terrace.
Hi Suresh,
It all depends on you. If you want the tenants to have access to the terrace, then having a staircase from ground to terrace is meaningful. But it will take up space. It makes sense (and saves space) to continue the internal staircase to the terrace. A threshold at the door to the terrace will prevent water from entering. The terrace should be sloped properly to drain water out.
Admin
HELLOW SIR I NEED TO ADD ONE MORE STEP WHICH ICAN DO ON CORNER MIDDLE OF STAIEWAY BUT WE CAN NOT STEP ON IT IS OK
Hi Prabha,
Why do you need to add a step that you do not want to step on?
Admin
We have started construction in landspace of 32 -11,,length being 32,and breath being 11. East facing house, staircase was build from outer part of house starting from southwest coming straight and moves towards outer northwest (left) and with few more steps to go up and takes a right turn and finally landed in northwest facing east. Is this fine, since people’s are saying that stair should not be built in such a manner. Appreciate your views on the same.
Hi Karthikeyan,
If the staircase is serving you the purpose then why bother about others comments?
Admin
Ian building a house and staircase is inside house from north to south facing and turns in left side rectangular shape. Is it good r bad? Please advice in this.
Hi Arvind,
The most important aspect to consider in the design of a staircase, is whether it serves the users well. So, if your proposal for a staircase helps you to access the upper floors comfortably and centrally, then it is good. The shape is secondary.
Admin
hi sir,
I m planning to buy a new pentahouse in which staircase is in northwest direction near kitchen and in anticlockwise direction.. how is it according to vastu.
plz reply
Hi Rupali,
No problem.
Admin
I have a terrace right of the top floor flat, while we enter into house, we face east, I have a space to make staircase in north west corner ,one offset available after 6 feet enter into main door, so I mean there is a north west corner available for staircase, climbing is from south to north and then turns climbing facing east (north wall). Pl suggest is it ok
Hi Vinay,
It is the best available space. So it is okay.
Admin
Sir,
We are planning to move to rented house. We like one house but it has staircase in SE corner clockwise.
It has still parking on ground floor. Entry to the 3rd floor (the one we plan to move in) is from south. House is corner facing east and south. Lift is in south center.
Also the house has toilet in both NW and SW corners which are attached to respective bed rooms.
Kitchen is towards southeast after entering the house. East wall is mainly glass wall. Except the part belonging to staircase.
I am mainly concerned with the position of stairs and the toilet in SW, is it fine as per Vaastu.
Can we move into such house, on rent?
Regards,
Puja
Hi Puja,
Like I always say in this blog, first you must get a feel of the space – if your feeling is positive, go ahead. Second, you can never get a space which is perfect in all aspects, especially in a rented place.
Admin
Sir,
I’m planning to construct a G+2 building and a lift is necessary. It is a North facing plot and therefore I would like the entrance to be in North or East. The problem is that the lift will usually be with the staircase. Kindly provide your suggestions.
Hi Prasana,
Have the entrance in the East and the staircase/lift lobby adjacent to it.
Admin
Sir,
I am constructing a house in which toilets are coming under stair case.Direction of staircase is starting from north and after a height it is facing east.Under the stair case there is sufficient space to construct 2 nos of toilets, one from west side room attached and another from north entrance. In the north side of 2nd toilet will be bath room whose entrance will be in north west side .The height of the false ceiling will be about 6 feet.One can stand comfortably . Kindly advise as per vaastu.If you give ur e-mail address i can send u the house plan drawing .
Thanks and regards .
S.Pandey
Mirzapur, U.P
Hi Sarabjit,
If you can stand comfortably in the toilet then go ahead with your proposal.
Admin
Sir, I am planning to construct a house.As there is a not enough space on the ground floor for common toilet,my architect has suggested me to take toilet and basin under the staircase.But I read somewhere that toilet under staircase brings illness and losses.I don’t know what to do.please suggest me vaastu remedy for it.Thank you.
Hi Chandra Mohan,
Sometimes you have to be practical and use the space that is available. If there is no other space , then go for the toilet under the stairs. No harm, only make sure you have enough headroom and you do not have to stoop anywhere in the room.
Admin
Is POOJA ROOM Opposite STAIR CASE advisable. Please let us know.
Hi Manmohan,
It’s okay.
Admin
Sir,
I build my own house. Can you please tell me About vastu combined toilet bathroom under staircase landing is right place in house? Is it ok? Is it not ok then What remeady in this case please guide me?Thanks in advance.
Hi Asbind kumar,
If there is no other choice then you can have a toilet under the staircase landing. But make sure that there is enough headroom inside the toilet and ventilation. If headroom is a problem and it is difficult to stand inside the toilet, then avoid it.
Admin
Sir,
We want to construct Duplex on 1st & 2nd floors. Ours is North facing house. After corridor of 6 feet, we t will be entering house living room. My doubt – whether we can have inner stair case on East wall after leaving around 8 feet from NE corner of living room, climbing from North towards south and then turning clockwise towards west. That means actually inner stairs start after 14 feet from NE corner of house. Is It correct as per vasthu? Or any better suggestion?
Hi Muralidhar,
What you propose is perfectly fine according to me, as you are not blocking the NE corner. Go ahead.
Admin
I have purchase house west facing and road also in west
Stair case in North West ( It is called Nyruthi) ), My Arch told it is not suggestible, and he suggest to change the stair case Narth East
Pls suggest
Hi Shoba Rani,
A staircase in the North-West is preferable to one in the North–East as the NE should be kept free for light and ventilation. Moreover, yours is a west facing site and your main door is also in the west, so space for a staircase is likely to be available on the west side, either in the NW or the SW. If SW is not possible , you can go for a staircase in the NW, provided it does not affect the layout of the house on the first floor.
Admin
Sir,
What about staircase beside the main entrance door and not directly opposite to the main door? The stairs takes you to the living room.
Hi Amrutha,
A staircase beside the main entrance door is acceptable.
Admin
Sir,
I’m in US, planning to rent a house. Can there be a staircase as soon as you enter the main door. The staircase takes you to the living room. There is another door on the side of the staircase which will take you to the garage. The distance between the staircase and the main door is very less. May be 4-5 feet. Please help. Thanks in advance.
Hi Amrutha,
A staircase directly opposite the main door is not considered good in vastu shastra and in Feng Shui. You can read about it in my posts.
Admin
sir, i am planning to construct a internal staircase in north direction. facing north then turning east, climbing to east and turning south and landing to south. is it ok
please help.
Hi Avanendra,
There is no need to go into the minute details in vastu. As long as you have a comfortable staircase, wide enough, well lit your vastu requiremnts will be met.
Admin
Can we contruct utensil washing basin under stair case according to vastu. We were planing to do toilet under stair case but now what are the other alternatives. Please reply sory. Thankyou.
Hi Swain,
If there are no other alternatives, you can have a toilet or sink under the staircase as they are essentials. But be warned that the space will be cramped, and uncomfortable to use. If you have a toilet under the stairs, make sure that there is a ventilator and enough headroom for you to stand comfortably. Block off the unusable space inside the toilet.
Admin
Thanx sir, Its mean if roof is higher than last step it will count in number of steps ok now question is that if roof is lower than last step, is it counted in steps and what its effect on vastu. Generally uppermost roof is kept lower than step because of rain water.
Hi Sanjay,
The number of steps is counted as the number of steps that you take totally. So even though you climb up and then climb down, then count all the steps that you take in total.
Admin
Dear Sir,
I am planning to construct a commercial office site (60 x 40 SQFT) with double sided road with 60 ft on main road (West) and 40 feet on street road (North). Since it’s double sided road, I don’t want to block North West corner with staircase as I planned for show rooms or super market.I wanted to keep 2 doors, main door on West entrance and another door on North street accessible from inner side and from the entrance. I am confused and couldn’t make any decision, I would like to know which is best option for staircase as per the Vastu,
a) South West corner on West side clockwise landed in West
b) North East corner on North Side clockwise landed in North
c) last option is on North West corner on West side land in West
Also If it’s in north east is ok, whether I can keep the stair along with North Side entrance. Kindly advise me in this regard Sir.
Hi Rajan Kannan,
The best option according to me is the first one, in the South-West corner.
Admin
Should the upper floor landing be counted in number of steps to consider vastu of stairs?
Hi Sanjay,
Of course, it must be counted as it is one more step that you climb.
Admin
Thank you admin
I have one more doubt. In all the vastu for staircase they say that we cannot start the stairs from west to east, But I am building from west to east is that ok ? Vastu says that there will be loss of wealth
please suggest
Hi Dhyana,
There are so many things that Vastu recommends and discourages. But it does not mean that some bad things will happen if you are unable to follow the ‘ideal’ vastu recommendations. If there is no other choice, then you must go ahead with the choice that you have. But in doing so, just make sure that you do not compromise the light and ventilation. Then the Vastu of your house will be right.
Admin
Hi we are building a duplex house. In the north-east corner we have a Well and leaving around 6 feet from the the northeast , we have a wall and from Inside the living room we have started construction of the staircase ( duplex house). The stairs are going from west to east and then we have a landing where there is a window in the east and then again the next flight of stairs is from east to west.
Is this ok for vastu or should we change the plan for stairs?
Hi Dhyana,
Since you have left space in the NE corner and have a window at the landing level, the new staircase will not hinder the light into your house. So you can go ahead with your proposal.
Admin
I have planned a house on 30*40 east facing site.
The external staircase is planned from north to south on south side, but it is anti clock wise as that is the only option for that plan . Is it ok as per vaastu.
Hi Jyothssna,
Please do not be dictated by the “ideal” vastu positions and directions for rooms and staircases. Any other positions or directions are okay provided the overall flow of light and air and the circulation in the house are not affected. So a staircase in anticlockwise direction does not mean it is negative. If it is the only option, then it must be the right one.
Admin
I wish to know about stairs no. with one landing, it should be odd or even? Landing should be counted as one step or not?
Hi Santhosh,
The number of steps including the landing should be odd number.
Admin
Can I construct staircase block in north west corner in north,in a duplex house.
Hi DV Gopalaraju,
Sure you can.
Admin
I am going to construct a house of 25by50 size plot and its directions are oriented , so it’s northwest facing (not a corner) ) please guide where to place which room according to vastu. also , should I construct a basement ?
Hi Manju Arora,
You can refer to my post on planning according to Vastu Shastra principles and Vastu guidelines for the design of a house.
Admin
I Want to construct staircase for g+4 bldg of 100meter plot. staircase in north-west area of plot.
Hi Gupta,
It is a good position for the staircase as it can be a barrier between the afternoon sun and the house.
Admin
my house will going to construct on next month in there may i fit staircase clock or anti clock wise, give correct idea to build staircase.
Hi Saravanan,
A staircase turning clockwise is somehow more comfortable for the majority of people who are right-handed. But it doesn’t really matter if it is anticlockwise. The important thing is that the overall plan should not be compromised. So, fit the staircase that is most suitable to your plan
Admin
We have a spiral staircase outside in the south west corner. Can you please give us some tips to avoid ill effects of a spiral staircase that connects us to the terrace.
Hi Soumya,
What are the ill-effects of a spiral staircase connected to the terrace? I am not aware of them. I do not see anything wrong with your staircase.
Admin
Are there any guidelines in Vaastu for stair case that opens to the main entrance door?
Hi Meghana,
A staircase bang opposite the main door is like an obstruction. But if there is enough space between the main door and the staircase, it should be fine.
Admin
I want to make stairs in north east outside of house
Plz suggest how to make. There is no other space to make
Hi Amar,
If you have nowhere else, then place it in the North- East. But make sure you have large windows in the NE corner either below or above the stairs so that ample light will permeate the house.
Admin
Dear sir,
I am constructing a house in a north west facing plot of size 40 x 70. According to my plan the stairs are placed in the northwest 40 feet from front main gate but the stairs do not rest on the east or north boundary. But as i have read it is not aspucious so advice me the correct place.
Hi RPS Rathore,
A staircase in the North-West is actually good because it acts like a barrier between the hot afternoon sun and the house.
Admin
Dear sir
We constructed a house having ground, first and 2nd floor. Main door is at north side and road is at westside.we made internal staircase from 1st to 2nd floor in front of main door ( 12 foot distance between maindoor to 1st step of staircase )and direction of staircase is from north to south and it is in middle of house. Site measuring east-west 40 foot and north- south 30 foot.
My question is it good or ok as per vasthu or any changes is required. pls suggest me.
C.M.Nagaraj
Hi C M Nagaraj,
Since there is ample distance between the main door and the staircase, it is okay.
Admin
I built a toilet cum bathe room under staircase. what is the remedy as per vastu please reply.
Hi Bibhuti,
It should be okay as the space below the staircase is used. Just make sure that there is enough ventilation and a false ceiling to flatten out the ceiling.
Admin
i am staying in uae.. and in a snhirag flat. i hav only 1 room that is bedroom with attach bathroom .my bed’s head pointing towards the south and facing north and the problem is that my bed is facing to my bathroom,s door and it is in north so plz suggest some of solutions to this one no money is staying in hand always flowing and no saving and no increase of money ..
Hi Kim,
I would not connect your problems with the fact that you face the bathroom door. But since you seem to have it in your mind, I suggest you shift your bed position such that the head is in the East. Always keep your bathroom door closed.
Admin
Dear Sir I have taken a plot 43 length and 15 width.
i want to build a duplex house. which is is best place to keep the
stairs internally according to the vastu.
please advice me.
thankyou
Johns martin
Hi Johns Martin,
You have a very narrow site, so the rooms will be arranged in a row like a train. So ideally the staircase should be in the middle of the site to one side. This way all rooms will be accessible from the staircase lobby.
Admin
Dear sir,
I have done my home plan for my plot with size is 30 ft x 40 ft facing west to roadside.
I am constructing single bedroom house on the ground floor & first and second ( dupleix for me. My plan and engineering drawing too is done but now i am told by my family astrologer that the staircase going to second floor from first floor has to be shifted. I dont know what to do now. My door is facing north and the moment you open the door you can see the staircase to second floor. We are climbing towards south and clockwise on the next flight. Is the position of the staircase wrong . If i shift it then it will become a new design , i have to redo the whole thing again. Is there any way we can do without changing the engineering drawing or the position of staircase is fine. it may not cause me any major problem from the vasthu point of view. Kindly advice me .
Thanks
nishant
Hi Nishant,
If there is sufficient space between the main door and the staircase (4’to 5′), then go by this plan. But if you have a seed of doubt in your mind, then go by your astrologer. You have to make the decision.
Admin
Sir,
I stay in a duplex (gnd and first) house and since my wife is a vastu follower, we tried to make our house vastu complaint as much as possible. However, since this is a row house there is no proper stairs to the terrace. We have a big balcony (1st floor) in the NE and below the balcony is the parking. This way we made sure that the north-east is open. Now I want to construct (fabricate) a iron stairs to the terrace from the balcony. We have the usual stairs in the west side.
Will the construction of the iron stair case to the terrace adversely effect vastu principle? Please suggest.
Regards,
Tomal
HI Tomal,
Since you cannot continue the existing staircase to the terrace, you can introduce a compact staircase (any material) in the balcony. But make sure you do not place it in the NE corner of the balcony or in front as it will block out the light. Let it be placed in a corner that does not come in the way of your movement and does not block you view to the outside.
Admin
Dear Sir,
We have a mezzanine floor in our home office situated at south west corner.
Want to know where should be the staircase for the mezzanaine floor and entrance for the office.
Also do let us know in which direction staircase to be fitted.
Thank you,
Warm Regards,
Swamy.
Hi Swamy,
Ideally you can have a door facing North or East. Have the staircase, either spiral or a straight flight along the west wall.
Admin
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 stairs for cellar & terrace in north direction of house? it does not block the light coming into house. We do not see any other option too. Can you reply soon as renovation is going on. ………………..
Hi Yogini Thaker,
If the staircase is not blocking any light and if you have no other option, then go ahead. Just make sure while renovating, to allow as much light as you can into the basement from any direction.
Admin