Stair Above Bed楼梯压卧 · IF-11
TL;DR — Core Definition
Stair Above Bed (楼梯压卧) is a traditional interior feng shui formation in which a staircase on an upper level runs directly above a bed, so the stairs press down over the sleeping position.
| Formation | Stair Above Bed |
|---|---|
| Visual cue | An upper-floor staircase running above a bed |
| Nature | Cautionary (煞) |
| Five-element remedy direction | Reposition the bed clear of the overhead run |
Why it matters in traditional feng shui
The sleeping position is traditionally treated as a place of rest and stability. Stairs running overhead are read as introducing pressure and movement above it.
How to recognise it
Compare upper and lower floor plans: if a staircase on the level above passes directly over a bedroom bed, it is a stair-above-bed setting.
Traditional remedy direction
The most direct traditional approach is to reposition the bed so it no longer sits beneath the overhead staircase run.
Cultural reference: This article is a cultural-reference explanation based on traditional Chinese feng shui (a form of metaphysical cultural study). It is not medical, financial, investment, or property advice.