Sometimes, the positive energy you get at home is due to designs carefully threading with each other. Mostly, you can attribute that to Feng Shui's connection with qi or life energy.
Applying these practices on your home will make sure that life energy will smoothly flow throughout nook and cranny of your space. And one of the most commonly focused part of Feng Shui in your home is the stairs since they are believed to be the place where energy flows.
What Does Feng Shui Say About Your Staircase?
However, The Spruce noted that Feng Shui also believes that stairs can release strong energy currents as they connect different floors. This ultimately leads to a quick movement of chi and could create imbalance.
Experts of the practice can read what your staircase says and balance qi accordingly. To start-here's what Feng Shui say about your staircase.
(Photo : FIG Home / Houzz)Staircase Facing the Doors
According to The Spruce, having a staircase that directly faces the front door is an ultimate NO. This can disrupt the flow of qi into your home, especially if it's very close to the door. However, if you highly prefer this design, ideally, it's best to allow over 10 ft. of space from the entrance and make it as twice as the height of the tallest person in the house. This will allow energy to settle before moving up and down the stairs.
Staircase At the Center of Your Home
Another bad Feng Shui you can say to your staircase is when it's at the center of your home. JLS Design Studio shared that because the center is the heart of your home, receiving the constant energy from the stairs will lead to exhaustion, which will reflect in the energy of your space.
Number of Steps
There's no need to worry if your stairs have a certain number of steps, because Stairs-Rodsdirect stated that Feng Shui is not strict on what the perfect number is. Ultimately, it all depends on the home's layout. An even number of steps keep the qi flowing smoothly, while odd can bring good luck. Take note, however, that a powerful number in Feng Shui is three, so you may want to use it in the future.
Staircase's Direction
Another way to see what Feng Shui say about your staircase is through direction, per Stairs-Rodsdirect. Different areas of a space can influence every aspects of your life. For instance, a north staircase means career, while the South is about fame. Mixing both directions, like Northeast, or Southwest, is also possible as it would mean knowledge and relationships, respectively. Each area can be further improved using other elements as well, especially if you think the direction is not aligned to your life goals.
To conclude, there are different ways to see what Feng Shui say about your staircase. Often, they depend on these placements, designs and steps discussed. However, elements, decorations, and other additional ornaments you have in each steps can also influence the flow of qi.