Stove and Staircase

[myfs_113393]

Dear Master,
We would like to know if having the stair behind the wall where the stove is located is a feng shui problem. Also from our main entrance we can see the stairs to 2nd floor. Is this also a feng shui problem. If so appreciate if you can recommend a cure for both.
Thank you very much.
Anon

[Cecil Lee]

These are some considerations:
1. Stove sharing wall with staircase
1.1 In my opinion; this has more to do with common sense then Feng Shui.
1.2 It has more to do with the concern that perhaps more fires start in the kitchen then elsewhere. More so, at the location of the stove. For example, forgot to turn off the stove or cooking half-way and forgot all about it...
1.3 And since the staircase / stairway is primarily the main means of EXIT from a fire from the upper floors; It can be blocked and worse still; heat transfers to the walls / falls near or at the stairs. Not forgetting smoke rising from the stairs "air-well.
2. Thus for the above reasons; it is best not to locate the stove (if possible) near-by.
2.1. If the stove is still at that location; most of all take extra care (safety conscious). And in some instances; smoke detector(s) and fire alarms may help.
3. Can see the stairs to 2nd storey
3.1. This has more to do with symbolism in Feng Shui.
3.2. One has to clearly understand that under symbolism; it is best not to say; open the main door and immediately see a set of staircase (UP/DOWN). Here, it is the belief that money could flow out of the main door. Implies = inauspicious.
3.3. Thus it really depends. Sometimes; even if one does see (partial) set of stairs; it may STILL be OK or acceptable.
4. As mentioned, earlier, "IT DEPENDS". How far away or near-by is the staircase and how direct or in-direct the movement of steps up or down the stairs.

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On 12/17/2013 5:46:43 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master,We would like to
know if having the stair
behind the wall where the
stove is located is a feng
shui problem. Also from our
main entrance we can see the
stairs to 2nd floor. Is this
also a feng shui problem. If
so appreciate if you can
recommend a cure for
both.Thank you very much.Anon