Feng Shui is getting popular all over the world. Your bedroom should be the starting point if you want to improve this in your home. For those who don’t know what feng shui is, many believe the ancient Chinese belief of arranging things in your house will positively improve your comfort, health, well-being, and relationships.
Feng Shui principles state that the bedroom is the most important part of your house. Its practitioners strongly believe that making small adjustments like positioning mirrors correctly and facing your bed in the right direction can create a balanced and peaceful environment at your home.
We present to you some tips to create feng shui in your bedroom so that you can keep all the negative energy at bay.
What is the best direction to face the bed?
According to the feng shui, it is necessary to arrange your bed using the principle of the commanding position. That means you want to locate your bed such that when you’re lying in the bed, you can see the door without being directly in line with it. The best feng shui way to position your bed is to place it diagonal from the door.
If that is not possible then keep a mirror so that you can see your door’s reflection in your bed.
What direction should you sleep in?
Feng shui says that the best way to sleep is to lie down with your head pointed towards the south. However, it depends on the size of the bedroom and the placement of windows and doors.
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Feng Shui principles
1. Position your bed
The first step to creating a good feng shui in your bedroom is to locate your bed properly, a place where you spend upwards of a third of your life.
- Place your bed in a commanding position like we mentioned above. This means that when you’re lying in your bed, you should face it but you should not be directly in line with your door.
- Your door should not open directly in line with the bed. Avoid the coffin position where your feet point out the door.
- If possible, do not arrange your bed under a window, and always place your headboard against a solid wall.
2. Get a Headboard
A headboard denotes stability and support in your life, mainly in your romantic relationships. The most appropriate headboards are solid and without any perforations. Choose the one with soft edges and make sure that your headboard is securely attached so you can feel its strength and support.
3. Do Not Clutter Beneath the Bed
Try clearing the space under your bed so that the qi meaning the life force energy can travel freely and evenly around your bed while you sleep and rejuvenate overnight.
If keeping the area completely clutter-free doesn’t seem possible, then be mindful of what you put under there. Shoes are the best options, neither love letters from your ex, which can subconsciously make you feel like you’re moving even while you’re resting. That’s the same case with luggage which if you keep it under your bed shows a feeling of being on the go and not at home.
You might ask what you can keep under your bed. Soft, sleep-related items like linens, blankets, and pillows could be the best options. Books are also okay as long as their titles and contents are positive. War novels and sad memoirs are to be kept in another room.
4. Reduce Electronics
If possible, remove electronics like televisions, computers, and also cell phones from your sleeping abode. Since these devices emit the largest amounts of electronic and magnetic fields, they could disturb your immune system and your sleep.
Keep your dearest mobile in another room and you can have a traditional alarm clock and also read a book instead. It will prevent you from not scrolling endlessly on your phone before sleep.
5. Create Symmetry
Creating symmetry can create balanced energy in your bedroom. If possible, it is best to leave equal space on both sides of the bed that will create space for nightstands and table lamps.
Don’t worry about matching the nightstands. They should rather be complementary and balanced to create equal space for you and your partner. That will create space for harmony in a relationship.
6. Incorporate Neutral Colors
The best feng shui colors are always neutral and non-stimulating hues. Choose beiges, creams, and earthy tones that create a relaxing vibe. If you want rejuvenation and vitality, try cool blues and pale greens.
For small amounts of colors, try having decorative accessories with partnership energy colors like pinks, reds, and whites. You can have those colors through candles, artwork, crystals, and bed linens.
7. Be Selective About Your Art
If you want to encourage love and romance then put up photos of your family in other rooms in the house. If you are single and want a loving partner then do not keep images of single people or objects in your bedrooms. Instead, choose bedroom artwork that indicates a couple or two things in the image. Mainly, focus on artwork that comes in pairs.
8. Move the Books Out
Books possess active energy that stimulates the mind. If you have tall, looming furniture pieces like bookshelves then there are high chance of having constructive energy.
If you want a peaceful sleep, keep the books and the entire bookshelf in possible out of your bedroom. The book you’re currently reading can have its place on your nightstand.
9. Restrict Exercise Equipment
Workout gear is a source of active energy. This is ideal equipment for other areas of your home but not for your bedroom.
You want your sleeping area to be more yin to help you sleep and rest. Therefore, it is essential to keep your exercise equipment in other rooms of your home.
10. Separate Your Desk and Bed
Locating your desk and work items next to your bedroom can make it harder for your work-focused brain to be turned off in the evening. It will also make it harder for you to stay focused during the daytime.
If there is a lack of space to create a dedicated office in your house, adjust the bedroom’s layout in such a way that you separate your bed and workspace. You can hang a curtain set up a folding screen or even cover your desk at the end of the day with a piece of cloth.
11. Consider the Size of Your Bed
If you have enough space and a big budget, we recommend investing in the biggest bed your bedroom can accommodate. A smaller bed than a full-sized one won’t allow the chi to circulate properly. Also, if you have a partner, you’d want enough space for both of you.
King-size beds, however, generally need a box spring that comes in two separate pieces. It disturbs the connection and harmony between you and your partner. So, opt for a bed that doesn’t need a split box spring, or choose a platform bed.
12. Add Some Plants
Feng Shui experts argue about having plants in your bedroom. Some say green plants are good for the bedroom as they bring vibrant and positive energy while others claim that adding too much energy will disturb your peaceful sleep.
The best remedy is to avoid making your bedroom a jungle of plants and just adding one or two. Having many might bring in too much energy that will disrupt your sleep.
13. Choose Your Linens Wisely
Choose the linen colors that you would like to bring into your life. Having soothing neutral colors is the best choice as they bring relaxation and peace.
14. Bring in Fresh Flowers
Who doesn’t love fresh flowers? They can make your bedroom feel luxurious so choose blooms that have certain meanings. To balance good feng shui, keep the water fresh and throw away the flowers as soon as they die.
15. Cleanse Your Bedroom
Always make some time to cleanse your bedroom. Diffuse the space with sweet orange oil to maintain your bedroom’s shui and energy.
What is Feng Shui Don’ts for Bedrooms
We mentioned above how you can promote feng shui in your bedroom. Be careful of some ways that can invite bad feng shui.
Here are some additional tips:
- Don’t put your bed where it will face a mirror. The reflection could disturb your sleep.
- Placing your headboard against a wall that has a toilet on the other side of your good fortune is a big No No. If you have an attached bathroom to your bedroom, also avoid placing your bed in direct alignment with the bathroom door.
- Be mindful not to place your bed under any low beams, soffits, or sloped ceilings or you will feel pressure.
- Placing water fountains, water features, or images of water in your bedroom might disrupt good fortune and love could wash away.
- Don’t locate the side of your bed up against a wall. Position your bed on a wall in such a way that three sides of the bed (left, right, and foot) are visible. That way the energy doesn’t get trapped.
- Don’t hang a chandelier in the bedroom as the harsh light can create uneasiness.
FAQs
Q: What is the first rule of feng shui?
A: Decluttering is a main principle in Feng Shui interior design. Remove items that you no longer need or use and create a clean and organized space that promotes positive energy flow.
Q: What is feng shui based on?
A: Feng shui is based on the popular Taoist belief that everything (including inanimate objects) contains chi, or the life force made up of yin and yang elements. To encourage optimal chi flow and negative energy blocking, several basic principles and concepts are often combined.
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