According to Feng Shui, the bed is considered the most important detail with which you can create a space that promotes personal growth and harmony with the outside world. Also, according to Feng Shui, proper bed placement can help develop a sense of security, stability and balance.
Correct position of the bed
Think about how many hours you spend in bed. You probably spend more time there than anywhere else. And when you lie in bed, you are usually asleep. When you sleep, you are in a passive "Yin" state and are more receptive to the energies around you. Thus, the placement of the bed affects your conscious and unconscious state.
Command bed position in the bedroom
Command position of the bed
The best position of the bed according to Feng Shui is considered to be the “command position” position. That is, the bed should be positioned so that, while lying in it, you can control the door to the bedroom, but not in line with the door, which is called “feet first” (more on this later).
A good rule of thumb is to position the bed diagonally from the door. See the picture above for the most ideal locations.
Mirror and bed
It is clear that this may not always be impossible. There is still hope! If you can't take a commanding position, you can adjust the bed using a mirror. Place the mirror so that the reflection of the door can be seen in the bed.
Tip: for the bedroom, a free-standing mirror is recommended, rather than one built into the closet or, especially, into the ceiling, which can be easily installed in the right place and at the right angle.
How to install a children's bed?
In Feng Shui, two-level beds are not welcome, since a person sleeping on the lower tier will feel energetic and psychological pressure from above. This can lead to behavioral changes and sudden mood swings. Therefore, it is recommended to place children's beds in the same room in one row, and not on top of each other. Single beds can also be installed in the corners of the room.
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Often, for a children's room, parents buy bedding with bright patterns or favorite characters. A rich palette relates more to Yang energy, so you shouldn’t overdo it with such colors.
Position of the coffin
Feet towards the exit - bad feng shui!
As mentioned above, your bed should not be in line with the door. That is, stand with your feet pointing towards the door. This is bad feng shui! Some even call this position the “coffin position.” However, there is no need to panic and imagine imminent death! This position only means that you are an easy target for failure, since you sleep “in the open air” and you will not have confidence and support in life.
Advice: if it happens that you cannot change the location of the bed in the bedroom in relation to the door, then to minimize the influence of negative energy, you can hang Feng Shui crystals between the door and the bed.
Shapes, sizes and colors
It is undesirable to choose a round-shaped bed; it is believed that it carries negative energy. Also, water mattresses should be replaced with classic ones. The optimal choice for Feng Shui would be a bed measuring 150x220 cm, 220x220 cm, 220x240 cm or 190x220 cm. And a high soft back at the head will be an additional symbol of protection and tranquility. The color scheme in the recreation area plays an important role.
- The color purple symbolizes financial well-being.
- The pink palette helps to improve relationships in the family.
- Red color promotes quick and balanced decision-making in complex issues. But it is not recommended to often sleep on red bedding; too much bright color can cause aggression and quarrels.
- A green palette will add tranquility to the bedroom interior.
- Orange tones will promote a good mood.
- You should not use dark or saturated blue colors in the bedroom interior.
Any elements associated with the sea should not be present in the bedroom. These could be paintings with water, figurines, fountains or an aquarium with fish.
Headboard and walls
Wardrobe as a support for the headboard
According to Feng Shui, the headboard of the bed should always fit snugly against the wall, otherwise you will not feel supported and supported and, accordingly, will not be able to relax and get a good night's sleep.
Sometimes they place the bed sideways to the wall - this is not a very good location option for a marital bed, since it is best for adults to leave open space to the left and right of the bed.
The space on either side provides balance to your Yin and Yang, your feminine and masculine, and space for each partner (or future partner). If this is not possible, try to leave space against the wall.
Sideways to the wall
However, in a children's room this position of the bed will be normal. You can place the bed here against the wall, either sideways or with the headboard - this will provide support for the child in any case.
Or, if the bed is not for spouses, but for one person, then you can also place it sideways against the wall. Preferably on the left side, so you will have protection from the heart.
Tip: try not to place the head of the bed against the wall behind which your toilet is located.
General rules for installing a bed according to Feng Shui
Sleep is a process that occurs in a person's subconscious when his brain is not working. In most cases, people's first night dreams occur after ninety minutes of sleep and last on average from five to fifteen minutes. Over the course of one night, a person can see from four to six night visions, but at the same time, only those that are of real importance and can help in life are retained in his memory.
As we have already explained, people do not remember most of their dreams. This phenomenon is due to the fact that, firstly, dreams last a very short time, and secondly, the brain seeks to get rid of negative information received during sleep.
According to science, dreams can be of three types: subjective dreams, physical and spiritual. Each of the categories can refer to something that has passed, something that is, or something that will happen.
There are cases when people in a dream saw upcoming events very well and were able to correctly interpret the signs sent to them from above. Indeed, in reality, dreams symbolize a person’s desire to learn about the future, they represent the desires of our soul. Absolutely everything that happens to a person allows him to develop spiritually.
It is impossible for you to see the same dream more than once. Dreams can be very similar to one another, but they will still be different. This is the same as you cannot live two completely identical days of your life: there will be something in common in them, but, of course, there will definitely be differences.
Now you know the correct placement of your bed according to the teachings of Feng Shui, which will allow you to always see only good and positive dreams and change your life in a better direction. Try to pay more attention to such little things and you will very soon see that they are very important.
Having at least basic knowledge of the ancient science of Feng Shui, you can already make your existence more harmonious. And we recommend starting to change your life for the better from the bedroom, because according to Eastern practice, the bed plays an extremely important role in a person’s life. Therefore, you need to install it correctly so that you wake up cheerful and rested every morning, fall asleep quickly in the evenings, do not experience an unreasonable feeling of anxiety during the day, and do not endanger your health.
And here are some simple but very effective tips from recognized Feng Shui masters, following which you will significantly improve the quality of your life.
- Place the bed with the head of the bed facing the wall. This will allow you to feel protected, not only while you sleep, but also while you are awake. If this is not possible, then use a trick by moving a large chest of drawers to the headboard or dividing the bedroom space with a screen.
- Under no circumstances should you place a mirror opposite or on the side of the bed, or on the ceiling, so that a sleeping person is reflected in it. Firstly, this is a bad omen, and secondly, this is unacceptable according to Feng Shui, because the mirror increases the amount of negative SHA-QI energy, which accumulates more and more over time, and leads to discord with those closest to you.
The mirror is not positioned correctly
- Also, do not place the bed under huge chandeliers, beams, arches and slopes that will hang over it. All this will lead to the fact that the flows of energy circulating in space will be repelled from them, go around them, and attack the sleeper. As a result, a person may experience unconscious fears, panic attacks, and a feeling of depression.
- Don't clutter the space under your bed. Air flows should circulate there unhindered. If your sleeping place is equipped with special drawers for things, then make sure that they are not filled with various unnecessary items. The maximum that can be stored in them is clean bed linen. Ideally, the shelves should be empty.
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But for a quick and successful marriage, you need to abandon the idea of moving the bed with one side to the wall. Let there be free access to it both on the right and on the left. But you shouldn’t place the bed in the center of the room. Remember about the presence of mandatory support. And yes, to attract love into your life, the place to relax should be a double bed.
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Bed in the middle of the room
Bed in the middle of the room
According to Feng Shui, the worst placement of a bed in a bedroom is a “floating” bed in the middle of the room, which is not adjacent to any of the walls.
However, more and more often in modern bedroom designs this bed arrangement is used. In this case, you need to make artificial support for the headboard.
Tip: Place a chest of drawers, a screen or a closet in such a way as to create protection for the head of the bed.
Orientation by cardinal directions
The flows of Qi energy, which is the basis of the teachings of Feng Shui, are oriented along the geographical sides of color. By correctly orienting the bed, you can achieve the most beneficial effect on the mental and physical state of a person. As a result, you can improve your health, improve your situation at work and in your personal relationships. It should be noted that there is no scientific basis for the advice below. Therefore, the final choice is always yours.
So:
- orienting the head of the bed in a north position is the best possible solution;
- northeast direction - in this case you will be successful in work related to scientific and technical activities;
- towards sunrise - promotes sound and healthy sleep;
- southeast - gives strength and perseverance in work, contributes to the speedy achievement of your goals;
- south – helps to build and maintain a reputation in business relationships;
- the southwestern direction will lead to victories on the love front;
- a bed oriented to the west is the key to the appearance of healthy and happy offspring;
- northwest - in everyday life you will be surrounded by loyal friends and comrades.
It is necessary to properly organize the room according to the cardinal directions
Mirror and bed in the bedroom
Mobile mirror
You need to be very careful when placing mirrors in the bedroom, as they contribute to poor sleep, take energy from the sleeping person and can cause anxiety.
It is especially important not to hang a mirror on the wall opposite the bed. Feng Shui consultants say this could encourage third party interference in the couple's relationship and possibly lead to infidelity.
Tip: place the mirror in the bedroom so that it does not reflect sleeping people. It was mobile (this was discussed above) and could be used for space correction purposes, among other things.
The right bed
To avoid disagreements in the family, you should not make a bed from 2 separate parts of the mattress and move single beds together. The matrimonial bed is a single space of classic symmetrical proportions. The size of the bed is determined by the height and weight of the owners.
A round bed design is not acceptable. The absence of backrests that perform protective functions makes the aura of a sleeping person vulnerable, and has a negative impact on energy.
Recommended headboards:
- in the form of a pearl shell, it harmoniously distributes energy and renews the feelings of the spouses;
- with a double bend has a beneficial effect on the sleeping couple. The energy of each, flowing, unites in one place, connecting lovers;
- curved in the middle, meets the requirements of Feng Shui, because energy, moving on the convex side, is distributed evenly among sleeping people.
Beams, paintings and everything that can be above the bed
Beams Above the Bed
For the best Feng Shui placement, you want to have no beams, sloped ceilings or bulky chandeliers above the bed. These architectural features above the bed can create unnecessary pressure.
Paintings and large photographs also create a “heavy” and threatening energy, like beams and windows.
Chandelier over the bed
Tip: cover unsightly elements of the ceiling with fabric (it’s great if it’s a light flowing tapestry with an attractive pattern). If it is not a large beam or a slanted ceiling, paint it the same color as the entire ceiling. This will make them less stiff. If it is a chandelier, remove it immediately.
Follow all the listed tips for placing a bed according to Feng Shui in your bedroom and be healthy and confident!
Additional rules and recommendations
In addition to all of the above, several other important factors can be noted:
1. The bed, in addition to the correct location, must have harmonious dimensions. Most often, the standard size of the bed is 1.4 by 1.2 meters, but this is the least favorable ratio from the point of view of Feng Shui. It is better if the place to sleep has the following width and length:
- 1.5 by 2.2 meters;
- 2.2 by 2.2 meters;
- 2.3 by 2.4 meters;
- 1.9 by 2.2 meters.
2. No interior items or decorative accessories should be placed near the bottom edge of the bed.
3. It is not recommended to decorate the head of the bed with any oriental talisman (for example, a fan).
4. When lamps are placed in the headboard area, their lampshades should be decorated with a pattern or ornament.
5. There are special items that help achieve certain goals. For example, if a married couple wants to have offspring, you can purchase and put the appropriate talisman in bed.
6. When a woman is expecting a child, it is not recommended to move the bed from place to place during this entire time.
7. It is better if the bed has a square or rectangular shape. A circle or oval does not contribute to achieving harmony in family relationships.
8. In order for Qi energy to have the most beneficial effect, “five lucky objects” should be placed under the bed, which symbolize the main elements of the teachings of Feng Shui (Water, Earth, Fire, Air and Metal). They attract positive emanations, repel negative auras and allow you to achieve the desired harmony.
How to properly arrange a place to sleep
For a healthy and sound sleep, it is advisable to follow the rules for positioning the bed. It is undesirable to sleep near a window to avoid direct sunlight and drafts; feet towards the door.
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Exclude:
- proximity of toilet, bathroom and kitchen;
- presence of useless things nearby;
- objects above your head - arches, beams, shelves, chandeliers, etc.;
- live house plants;
- aquariums, decorative fountains, fireplaces;
- reflection in the mirror;
- sharp corners of cabinets, bedside tables, chests of drawers, etc.
