Stair vs Door楼梯压门 · IF-7
TL;DR — Core Definition
Stair Over Door (楼梯压门) is a traditional interior feng shui formation in which a staircase descends directly toward or above the main entrance, so the stairs press down on the doorway.
| Formation | Stair vs Door |
|---|---|
| Visual cue | A staircase descending right onto the entrance |
| Nature | Cautionary (煞) |
| Five-element remedy direction | Lighten and lift the entry with wood/light |
Why it matters in traditional feng shui
The entrance is traditionally where energy first enters the home. A staircase bearing down on it is read as pressuring that arrival point.
How to recognise it
Check whether the foot of a staircase aligns directly with the main door, or whether stairs sit immediately above the entrance.
Traditional remedy direction
Traditional balancing lightens and lifts the entry area with good lighting and wood-element associations to ease the downward press.
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.