Bedroom location
The ideal location for a bedroom is considered to be deep in the apartment; this room should be located as far as possible from the front door so that the owners do not feel causeless anxiety. The toilet and bathroom should also be located further from the bedroom.
Bagua of eight life aspirations. This theory is taught in modern feng shui, which was created relatively recently and whose goal is to simplify and adapt Chinese metaphysics to the Western mentality as much as possible.
Zoning a one-room apartment using a screen or partition, which we are drawn to intuitively, is a favorable or even necessary action from the point of view of Feng Shui
One of the most effective Feng Shui accessories are different crystals. Therefore, a salt lamp is very suitable as an additional source of lighting in the bedroom.
Location by cardinal directions
Feng Shui of the bedroom implies orientation to the cardinal directions; their choice depends on the character of the owners and the desired goals:
- The northern location of the room is ideal for lovers. This place promotes relaxation and sleep.
- The eastern bedroom is suitable for newly formed couples. It is filled with the energy of creation, promoting development, learning, and the formation of new things. In such a room you can place a children's bedroom.
The bedroom located in the east is filled with the energy of creation, youth and creation.
South is the side of active sexual energy. It is difficult to sleep in such a bedroom, but you can improve your personal life.
A bedroom without unnecessary accessories, located in the south, is the best place for lovers or those who are actively working on reviving intimacy in a relationship.
- The West is favorable for people who put pleasure first. The bedroom is suitable for romantic people who do not need to get up early for work.
- The North-West direction is optimal for stable married couples, parents, and elderly couples.
A spacious bedroom decorated in metallic colors is the best choice for established couples
- The southeast is the direction of active people, careerists and businessmen. Relaxing in such a bedroom, a person will achieve success in creativity and negotiations.
- It is better not to place a bedroom in the north-eastern part of the apartment for those who want to get some sleep. In such a room, Qi energy is formed with a motivating guide, restless sleep, with a lot of dreams.
- The southwestern direction is considered the most unfavorable; a feeling of anxiety often arises in such a bedroom.
A very important topic in Feng Shui is home lighting and bedroom lighting in particular. In the latter, it should be two or three layers for different times of the day. A must-have accessory is real candles.
Color of furniture, curtains and bed linen in the rest room
Bedroom Feng Shui places many demands on the place to sleep. The bed should be comfortable, durable and stable. It is not recommended to hang various lamps, sconces, and floor lamps above it. Lighting energy of this kind is concentrated in a dense beam on certain parts of the body, and the result can be pain in them. Bright light gives the bedroom a charge of dramatic energy, soft dim light fills the room with eroticism and peace.
The bed is an indicator of married life, so it should not be transformed into a sofa. The sleeping area must have the least amount of “dividing features,” such as two beds put together or two individual mattresses. If spouses have to spend the night on a folding sofa, it is necessary to cover it with a thick blanket before going to bed.
As for the color scheme of furniture, you should choose it taking into account the year of your birth, because each of them corresponds to a certain element. The best option is a bed made of natural materials, whose structure has the ability to “breathe”. The optimal solution in this regard would be a wooden bed. If you were born under the Fire sign, choose it in reddish shades. Only a person belonging to the element of Metal can sleep on a bed made of this material.
Feng Shui also recommends paying attention to which part of the room you will be resting in. Are you planning to arrange a place to sleep in the eastern or southeastern part of the bedroom, symbolized by the Tree? Then buy a bed painted green. The center, southwest and northeast require sleeping on a bed of brown to light yellow shades, since these directions are ruled by the symbols of the Earth. The north and northwest belong to the Metal zones, so it is permissible to install a bed with forged or iron elements in them. But even if you plan to sleep in the north side of the room, then keep in mind that, from the point of view of Chinese science, fashionable beds on a water pillow are very harmful, because they combine inharmonious elements - Water (the mattress is filled with it) and Fire (the heating element) .
You should not strictly follow color recommendations when choosing furniture. After all, it is often very difficult to find a bed and other items that complement the interior in the required shades, or the purchase turns out to be beyond your budget. Therefore, it is much easier to limit yourself to the correct design of the sleeping area with the help of a bedspread and small pillows, and decorate the bedside tables and chest of drawers with fabrics and additional elements of the desired colors.
Adding extra coziness to your bedroom will help create a carpet of the right shade that will harmonize with the overall style of the room. It is better to choose one that is made from natural materials, because Feng Shui recommends creating a design without the use of synthetics and artificial ingredients. The carpet should have such an external structure that the touch of it is pleasant to your feet. The dark color of the floor will help you gain additional strength - it is under this condition that negative energy can easily leave your body, going down.
Since for the Chinese a window is a source of powerful energy flow, the color of its decor needs to be given special attention. Choose curtains made from light, airy fabrics in pastel shades that will harmonize with the main interior of the bedroom. To have a beneficial effect on your own health, give preference to blue and green colors - they bring peace. If you want to make energy circulate faster in the bedroom, decorate the window with curtains in warm and at the same time soft shades, for example, orange, gold, yellow. Other options are also acceptable, but avoid using white in decoration - according to the Chinese, it leads to disruption in all areas of life.
The design of the bed largely depends on the bedding used. The main requirement for it is the naturalness of the fabrics. Synthetics and fabrics combined with them do not help attract good luck and prosperity. Feng Shui does not limit the choice of shade; it is only important to avoid buying underwear in dark blue and black colors, as they negatively affect a person’s internal state. As for prints, it is better to give preference to floral motifs, patterns with clouds or grass, as well as geometry with smooth shapes. Try to avoid images of predatory animals, sharp angles, vertical lines and water.
Bedroom location according to feng shui
According to the teachings of Feng Shui, the location of the bedroom determines the aura of the room and the influence of favorable Qi on your life.
For the bedroom, choose a room located as far as possible from the front door. It is not allowed to border the kitchen, bathroom or toilet. The room itself should be square or rectangular in shape and under no circumstances should the bedroom be placed in a walk-through room.
The northern part of the house will provide a good restful sleep, allow you to relax and fully restore your strength. The northeast generates very active energy, so placing a bedroom in this sector will adversely affect the health of people suffering from insomnia and mental disorders. Sleeping in such a room can provoke nightmares and aggravate nervous system problems. The northwestern side is suitable for the bedroom of people of a more mature age who have determined their place in life and have achieved stability and harmony in family life.
Placing a bedroom in the south is recommended for those who strive for passion in intimate relationships. The energy of the southeast is calm and creative. The location of the bedroom in the southeast will have a beneficial effect on business and will ensure good relationships with colleagues and business partners. The most undesirable place for a bedroom is the southwest direction.
The unbalanced energy of this sector will take away a restful sleep and can cause anxiety and self-doubt.
The east is suitable for the newlyweds' bedroom. The exciting and seductive energy of the East is very important on the threshold of life together; it will help you achieve your goals and make joint plans and dreams come true.
For those who love pleasure and who lack romance in family relationships, the bedroom should be placed in the west. This direction does not contribute to success at work or in business, but will have a beneficial effect on building relationships in the family or with a partner.
White color in Feng Shui
White represents a new beginning, purity and innocence. Creates a feeling of air, spaciousness, chic and presentability. However, so that the predominant white background does not completely fill the entire space, you should dilute the interior by introducing colored details. White goes well with almost all colors.
Basic meanings of white color in Feng Shui:
- Cleansing
- Purity
- Light
- Ease
- Integrity
When should this color be avoided?:
If you tend to feel overwhelmed. In this case, the resting place should be decorated in a different color. Also, white should not predominate in the kitchen, since the energy of this place requires completely different color solutions.
In case of redevelopment or cosmetic repairs
If the apartment is going to be renovated and the layout can be slightly changed, it is recommended to make sure that the bedroom doors do not open:
- on the stairs;
- on sharp objects;
- on the stove or stove;
- on the refrigerator;
- to the toilet;
- to the main entrance door;
- at a protruding angle;
- on a pole without support.
If you are setting up a bedroom for a child, you should make sure that Yang energy predominates in it. This is due to the fact that children grow quickly and are characterized by increased activity. The design of a children's bedroom should be more cheerful and bright. Therefore, if a teenager listens to loud music and covers the walls with posters of his favorite artists, this fact indicates good Feng Shui, which increases luck and has a positive effect on health.
A large amount of negative energy is brought into the children's bedroom by toys for boys: tanks, soldiers, military equipment. It is better to play “war” in another room, outside the bedroom. All other rules regarding the master bedroom also apply to the child's room.
What does the color lilac mean?
Psychologists associate the lilac shade with the following things:
- hope for a better future;
- nostalgia;
- creativity;
- mystery, mystery, Space, esotericism;
- immaturity;
- vanity;
- new beginnings, growth;
- strong attachment to material things and people. In this connection, those whose favorite color is purple have a very hard time with partings, because for them they are like a little death;
- unconscious, for this reason this color is often used in meditative practices;
- this shade is like a blooming spring coming after a long winter season.
Favorable indoor plants
According to Feng Shui, it is not advisable to place potted flowers in the bedroom. One plant with positive energy will not interfere with the peace of vacationers.
Spathiphyllum
A plant with white flowers reminiscent of calla lilies, does not smell and does not interfere with sleep. At night, green leaves release oxygen, and during the day they purify the air of harmful impurities.
Geranium
The flower also cleanses the air of germs and repels insects. The leaves exude a spicy aroma. The plant can cause allergies. Geraniums should be placed at a distance from the bed.
Aloe
The jagged, crunchy leaves are full of healing juice. A natural antiseptic, aloe ennobles the aura of the room, but loves peace. Therefore, it needs to be placed in an inconspicuous place - in the corner of the window sill, behind the curtain.
Kalanchoe
The ozonator plant intensively releases oxygen at night. It is useful to place it in a room that is difficult to ventilate due to the exhaust fumes of a noisy highway.
Violet
The flower regulates the mood of residents: white calms, purple helps to reach mutual understanding, and red helps to feel satisfaction from work. Pink violets in the southwestern sector of the room will strengthen the feelings of the spouses.
Golden mustache
The leaves are used in folk medicine to treat joints and heal wounds. The plant has a beneficial effect on well-being, as it shares energy with humans. The golden mustache must be placed in the health zone in the eastern part of the room.
Ficus
The large leaves of the tropical plant secrete phytoncides that destroy bacteria and viruses. The flower purifies the air in the room from benzene.
Crassula
The succulent is considered an indicator of health. If a plant sheds its leaves and withers, it means that it has absorbed the Sha energy of an unhealthy person. Crassula, known as the money tree, will enhance the wealth zone in the southeast zone of the room.
Begonia
Bright flowers emit a delicate aroma and disperse depression. The plant improves health and attracts wealth into the home.
Violet (purple) color in Feng Shui
Purple is a noble royal color, a symbol of wealth and high spirituality. By using this color palette wisely, you can create a magnificent interior. Violet (magenta) goes well with white, blue, brown, gray and yellow shades.
Basic meanings of purple color in Feng Shui:
- Rich
- Noble
- Deep
- Quiet
- Wise
When to Avoid:
Residential interior designers say that using purple is not advisable when decorating living rooms and hallways. However, purple details - sofa cushions, decor, miniature rugs will well dilute the interior in gray, expressionless tones. It is also undesirable to decorate the interior of your office in purple tones: such a palette can negatively affect the mental abilities of the owner.
Color scheme in the interior according to Feng Shui
The abundance of dark tones disrupts the Yin-Yang balance. Black color is not recommended as it symbolizes gloomy events and failure. Avoid carpets that are dark in color. Dark furniture should not be placed in small rooms; dark curtains and carpets are not suitable here.
Bed placement in the bedroom
Use only light and cheerful colors in the living room interior - yellow, white, blue, green and red.
Red is a favorable color for the Chinese - it is a symbol of happiness, warmth, and strength. All shades of red (purple, vermilion, lilac) also mean vitality.
Green is the color of spring nature and means peace and freshness.
Yellow is the color of the sun, representing optimism and symbolizing long life.
Bright colors should not be dominant, but used as accents in details. When choosing the color of a room, it is necessary to take into account the orientation of the apartment to the cardinal points. For a south-facing room, choose cool tones, and for a north-facing room, choose warm tones.
The ceiling will be visually higher if you paint it lighter. A small room can be visually expanded if you use light and cool shades (for example, light blue, light green and silver gray), and it is better to choose ivory or white doors. And remember that it is not advisable to use more than 5 colors in the interior of a room.
Yellow color in feng shui
Yellow color uplifts the mood, creates a cheerful, cheerful, sunny atmosphere. It can also activate the intellect as it stimulates mental activity. Use it in your office, kitchen area or bathroom. Yellow colors are also well suited for creating children's interiors.
Basic meanings of yellow in Feng Shui :
- Funny
- Solar
- Cheerful
- Powerful
- Active
- Cheerful
When to Avoid:
If you are prone to stress and want to calm your nerves. In this case, it is better to resort to green. Don't get carried away with sunny colors if you need to concentrate. To concentrate mental energy, use blue or purple shades.
Yellow is the color of luck; it attracts luck and stimulates cash flows. In addition, yellow curtains or curtains additionally create the presence of sunlight in the room, even if it is cloudy outside.
Patterns and drawings in the bedroom
Choosing an ornament that will decorate the bedroom is important and difficult at the same time.
It is important not to make a mistake and not turn the room into a motley hodgepodge of colors, which is not suitable for a complete and relaxing rest. It is best if the walls and floor are decorated with a plain material or canvas with simple patterns.
Ornaments that are too small are not suitable for the bedroom; they are recommended to be used only for upholstery of furniture, for example, chairs, ottoman. Large patterns will look good on curtains and bedspreads.
When choosing a material, you need to focus on the size of the bedroom. In a small room, experts recommend not using large patterned materials and fabrics, but too small a pattern will only dazzle the eyes, causing poor health. It is necessary to choose in such a way that all materials are combined with each other
This is very important for creating harmony and peace.
Options for combining different colors for the bedroom
Successfully choosing color combinations is not that difficult. It is recommended to focus on natural combinations. The best choice will be the picture that is most pleasing to the eye.
The overall color palette of the bedroom interior should set you up for a good rest
If difficulties arise with independent selection, turn to proven combinations. There are universal colors that are easy to combine with different shades. The following colors are perfect for the base of a rest room: white, beige.
White and beige bedroom in a modern style
Not only the advice of wise men will help you correctly determine the shades for your bedroom. Designers use a color wheel based on the preferences of residents.
Decor
When furnishing and decorating a relaxation room, you should be guided by the word - do no harm. In the bedroom you can place frescoes with a beautiful and calm landscape, trees, flowers, but it is absolutely not recommended to hang paintings with water, drawings depicting emotional experiences, movement.
Water is a dangerous and unpredictable element. It is contraindicated for the bedroom - sleeping in such a room will be uncomfortable and restless.
Aquariums also cannot be installed in the bedroom; experts warn that it will negatively affect the health of sleeping people. Massive ceramic figurines with wild animals should also be avoided.
To ensure that there is always harmony in the life of the wife and husband, you can hang a picture of a loving couple above or next to the bed. It is better to choose a wooden frame for the image, where butterflies can be engraved. These insects are a symbol of love and joy. Also, bedside lamps can have floor lamps with their image or ornament.
The mirror in the room should be large and not split into pieces the image of the person looking at it. It is desirable if it is solid, rectangular with rounded ends, and covers the entire height of the owner. And as mentioned above, it should not reflect the bed and the people resting on it.
To decorate your bedroom, you can use a protective Feng Shui fan. According to legend, it is considered an amulet. A fan laid out and hung on the wall can create powerful protection against negative energy and attract positive Qi energy.
In the bedrooms of private houses you can find a fireplace - a symbol of the element of fire, so it is best if it is in the southern part of the room. A living fire will provide the necessary positive energy and comfort. It will be very comfortable to sleep in such an environment.
As for small decorative elements, such as figurines, souvenirs, etc., they will fit well into the interior on bedside tables. There shouldn't be many of them. For example, for family people you can put a figurine of two doves. They can be made of ceramic or crystal. The ensemble of the room will be beautifully complemented by small red candles with candlesticks; they will bring romance and the energy of love to the bedroom.
Brown color in feng shui
Brown is an earth tone, it is nourishing and grounding. The interior in brown tones speaks of the practicality of its owner and his ability to make informed decisions. This is by no means a boring color, as it might seem at first glance. Brown has a lot of shades, and you can experiment with them, creating interesting and bright compositions.
- Basic values:
- Rooted
- Quiet
- Caring
- Grounding
When to avoid it:
If you want to develop creatively. For people with a creative bent, brown will not give room for imagination; it will constantly ground and force you to think practically. You should not decorate a recreation area in brown intonations - in such an interior thoughts will revolve around household or work matters.
Conscious use of color can improve your life. Remember that different shades in Feng Shui have their own meanings, this must be taken into account when decorating rooms. And remember to set your intentions when working with color to activate its energy and potential even more. And most importantly, have fun with it: after all, you are working with a rainbow!
Furniture placement in Feng Shui
The bedroom set includes two bedside tables (on both sides of the bed), and the key point here is symmetry: all decorative items should be in pairs (for example, identical lamps). Choose bedside tables that are durable and not overwhelming, which means with rounded shapes and lower than the head of the bed. It is better to avoid tall vertical cabinets. They give rise to a depressed feeling when you are in bed.
According to Feng Shui, a too spacious bedroom creates a feeling of uncertainty about the future, and to reduce its size visually, add small pieces of furniture (dressing table), and, if necessary, a seating area.
Mirrors
There are many misconceptions about mirrors in the bedroom. It is believed that if placed opposite the bed (reflecting a person), it not only interferes with sleep, but can cause failures in family life. In fact, this position does not create a negative effect in itself. The problem is due to incompatibility with the bagua zone. The object represents the element of Water and serves as a medium for expanding space.
The mirror in the east and southeast is Water in the Fire zone and a state of internal conflict. Expansion of the area (due to reflection) will lead to adverse consequences. It will cause increased suspicion, mistrust and disagreements between partners, as a result - frequent quarrels.
The southwest zone is responsible for relationship problems in the bedroom, and they can arise due to the effect of expanding space. Symptoms include excessive expectations from a partner. Another problem is that, despite the correct use of cosmetics, a woman will not look the way she wants.
Dressing table
Dressing table is one of the feng shui heavenly medicines available to enhance fame and recognition. It usually has a mirror, and the best directions to place it would be the north, northeast, northwest or south wall.
Paintings and photographs
Gloomy, sad, hopeless, aggressive images or shocking modernist motifs symbolize negative energy and can weaken or completely cancel out the good qi needed to heal the soul and body
It is important, when going to bed or waking up in the morning, to see that everything in the bedroom is connected with flows of good energy, and the walls in sight demonstrate this
Photographs and paintings should be calm. This could be an inspiring photograph of a favorite vacation spot, images associated with the emotions of love, a happy relationship, perhaps intimacy. In fact, any art object or decorative element in the bedroom directly depends on the state of health, relationships between partners and general well-being.
To attract romantic relationships, paintings or photographs of the couple are chosen to convey the message of a strong relationship. You should not choose a piece of art, even if it is Picasso's masterpiece "Blue Nude", which depicts a lonely woman with her head down and her back to the viewer. Preference is given to views of nature, but not to snowy landscapes.
In any painting, in addition to symbolism, the quality of the colors is important. An abundance of dark shades is not recommended, as they are associated with low and heavy energies, leading to suffering and sadness
Erratic and chaotic strokes or abstract paintings that have “neither head nor tail” give rise to vague mental and emotional states.
Aquarium in the bedroom
The water element can bring harmony to the bedroom, but aquariums have the exact opposite effect for the feng shui of that room. They take on a life of their own, distracting from the possibility of romance.
Fan in the bedroom
In Feng Shui, the fan is one of the nine heavenly medicines. It symbolizes the beneficial flow of qi and helps disperse negative energy. The preferred choice for the bedroom is a classic wall fan made from bamboo, hand painted and varnished. Since it represents the element of Fire, it should be used only in appropriate places that are tolerant to it. The best Feng Shui fan images that will bring good luck and positive energy are dragons, cranes, flowers and landscapes.
Fireplace in the bedroom
The placement of a fireplace is of great importance to the health and vitality of the occupants. It represents the element of Fire, which has a volatile nature and can signal destructive relationships. Favorable places for a fireplace are the south, southwest and northeast walls. These zones love Fire and enhance its qualities.
Shape, size and position of the bed
Feng Shui masters of the traditional school say that placing the bed in line with the door resembles a coffin. Not the most attractive image, called the position of death. If it is not possible to rearrange the bed, then one solution would be to block the flow of energy from the footboard. To do this, use high solid footrests or place a piece of furniture (for example, an ottoman, a small shelving unit with a solid back) between the bed and the door.
Expert opinion
Melnik Dmitry
feng shui master
It is not recommended to place the bed under a window, which deprives one of the sense of security: personal qi will dissipate through the window, and the person will feel tired when waking up. Every effort should be made to place it where there is a solid wall, but it should not be shared with the kitchen or bathroom. Another way to achieve comfort and harmony is to place the bed in a “commanding position” and see the front door when you are in bed.
The bed is chosen to be spacious, preferably square in shape, with a solid headboard made of a single piece of wood or material, with rounded corners, an optimal frame height (qi will circulate freely between the base and the floor). The space surrounding the bed needs good organization.
Energy flow
Energy at home
The influx of cosmic energy is ensured in a room in which nothing interferes with the flow and circulation of a constant supply of fresh air. It is no secret that the cause of serious problems and illnesses for residents is often rooms deprived of the flow of energy and air.
So, ideally, your rooms should be bright. They should not have many walls blocking the necessary vital energy. At least one wall must have windows. What to do if the room is in the center of the building? The person will suffer from a lack of vital energy. However, if such a room has no more than 2 solid walls, blocking will not occur. Remember that the center of your home should also be the center of energy movement. Do not allow stagnation, make sure that there is no completely enclosed space. This is one of the fundamental rules of Feng Shui
Compliance with this rule is especially important in houses that remain empty most of the day.
Walls of the first importance. The wall opposite the bed. The wall located next to the door leading into the house. Opposite wall. The wall opposite the kitchen table. The wall behind you when you work. Wall in the living room.
Pink color in feng shui
Pink is the color of femininity, love, softness and receptivity. It harmonizes the space that belongs to a subtle nature with a refined intellect. Pink relaxes, makes your character softer, more romantic and more pliable. They are preferred by women and young girls to decorate their premises. A rich palette of shades allows you to create very interesting interior options.
Basic meanings of pink in Feng Shui:
- Love
- Care
- Romance
- World
When to avoid it:
If you are timid and want to be more assertive. Pink color indicates weakness and lack of leadership qualities. If you want to cultivate firmness in yourself, choose the “stronger” colors of this spectrum - blue, purple, burgundy.
General rules for growing house plants according to Feng Shui
What rules should you follow when choosing and growing indoor plants?
At the stage of selecting plants, you need to pay attention to the sprouts: it’s good if they are directed upwards. Such plants are perfect if you want a positive atmosphere to reign in your home. It is believed that plants with drooping sprouts, on the contrary, attract negative events and are a kind of “energy vampires”; if we talk about the shape of the plant, then round leaves are preferable, sharp ones bring negativity; In Feng Shui it is believed that plants are divided into male and female
Therefore, it is especially important to place plants that are suitable for the owner of the room based on gender; It is not recommended to place dry plants in the house. If you like ikebana, give it a separate space in your summer cottage; Do not place too many plants in the bedroom, in particular, near the bed; Feng Shui experts believe that large plants have more powerful energy than small ones
Therefore, in cases where you urgently need to change the atmosphere in the house, it is recommended to choose large flowers; Most often, negative energy accumulates in hard-to-reach places: corners, shelves, storage rooms. This is where it is recommended to place plants to restore a harmonious atmosphere; Especially moisture-loving plants should be planted in red pots.
Yin bedroom or yang bedroom?
In addition to the basic recommendations described above, you should not forget about your own preferences and characteristics, because they are important for creating the optimal and most comfortable atmosphere in the bedroom. If you are one of those people who do not have problems with sleep, that is, they fall asleep quickly, sleep soundly and wake up in a cheerful mood, think over the interior and design of a relaxation room in the Yin style. In this case, give preference to beige, pink, peach and golden tones. When choosing furniture, pay attention to the absence of sharp corners; beds, bedside tables, tables and wardrobes should have rounded edges. A number of requirements are also put forward for bedroom lighting in the Yin style: it is better for lamps to have shades of a light pink or light blue shade, providing soft diffused light.
For those of you who have trouble sleeping at night, often have vivid and emotional dreams, wake up with difficulty and during the day dream of taking a nap somewhere, hidden away from prying eyes, you should take advantage of these tips for decorating a bedroom in the Yang style. The color scheme of such a relaxation room includes a predominance of dark red, almost burgundy shades, as well as muted greens and blues. At the same time, you should not highlight the ceiling - it is better to make it a little lighter than the main tone of the walls. Buy bedspreads and bed linen in rich and at the same time discreet colors, but bright prints are allowed on them. A Yang style bedroom should be illuminated by lamps with transparent white or matte shades.
But sometimes it also happens that the design you initially chose, which seemed the most successful and harmonious, over time suddenly began to be discordant with your inner state. This can manifest itself in a deterioration in the quality of sleep, a desire to leave the bedroom as quickly as possible, and even moving the place to relax in another room. There is nothing unusual or frightening here - it’s all about the elusiveness and changeability of the energies of Yin and Yang, which are closely connected with the inner “I” of each person. This situation can be corrected using some effective techniques.
The discomfort associated with sleeping in a Yin bedroom can be overcome by changing soft bedding to brighter ones, but just don’t choose red shades for these purposes. Additionally, place a painting in rich colors, a poster or a panel on the wall, which is clearly visible to you from the bed. If you have lost peace in the Yan bedroom, began to feel unusually excited and worried in the absence of objective reasons for this, then you should change the bed linen, choosing pastel and close-to-white shades. Decorate the wall opposite which the bed is located with light, airy and transparent fabric (necessarily light). Such actions will help restore the balance of the two energies.
When coming up with a design and creating the interior of your bedroom, you should not blindly follow the recommendations provided by Feng Shui. It is also important to hear what your own inner instinct tells you, because future comfort and proper rest in the sleeping room depend only on it. It is this approach that underlies the idea that permeates all Chinese philosophy. Therefore, learn to hear yourself, understand what you want from your future bedroom, and only then start arranging it according to the laws of organizing space according to Feng Shui.
Choosing a color palette
To find out which shades are suitable for a bedroom, you need to determine, using the Ba Gua octagon, in which part of the apartment or house the room is located.
Southeast
The green color and energy of Wood corresponds to the southeast and east sides of the house. Dark and light shades are diluted with colors that harmonize with them, so that the atmosphere in the room is conducive to relaxation. Light olive, light green tones and aquamarine colors are pleasant to the eye. Swamp, gray-green, emerald and deep leafy shades look gloomy, so they should not be overused.
Northeast and southwest
The direction is subject to the elements of the Earth. According to Feng Shui, it corresponds to yellow and brown shades that are close to those found in nature: sand, clay. Light and dark colors can be combined.
South
The element of Fire, which patronizes the southern side, corresponds to a palette of red shades. The scarlet walls of the room are not conducive to rest. The best solution would be a neutral background, and furniture and accessories in red, scarlet, pink shades. If red is an unpleasant color in the bedroom, you can replace it with a calmer peach shade.
North or northwest
The bedroom, located in the northern and northwestern parts of the home, is decorated in cool blue and blue tones. To avoid freezing and drowning in a deep abyss, they need to be combined with neutral colors. It is better if the base is a basic shade - white, beige, light gray. It will be diluted by furniture upholstery, bed linen, and wall decor in blue tones.
West
Metal is an element into which the high-tech style fits harmoniously. White, gray shades, chrome and silver are suitable for a western bedroom.
Ceiling
The space above your head in the bedroom should be bright, so it is better to use white finishing materials. The basic rule for decorating a ceiling according to Feng Shui is a flat surface, without beams, cracks or crumbling plaster.
Floor
According to Feng Shui, the dark color of the coating absorbs Sha energy. In combination with a light ceiling in the bedroom, a natural cycle of energy is created that circulates in the human body. In such a room, fatigue quickly disappears and strength is restored.
Blue color in feng shui
Blue symbolizes calm, clarity of mind, the desire for order and precision. It is a cool color of the sky and ocean, so it gives a feeling of space and air. Blue-blue tones used in the interior reduce aggression, calm and calm. For people prone to sadness and melancholy, deep blue shades are associated with anxiety and can have a depressing effect on the psyche.
Basic meanings of blue in Feng Shui:
- True
- Communication
- World
- Calm
- Spiritual mood
When to Avoid Blue Shades:
If you tend to feel sad or lonely, do not decorate the room in blue tones. This color scheme is not suitable for those who are not self-confident, unsociable and reserved by nature. For a person with a calm, and even more so melancholic, character, such a coloristic solution will be excessive.
Selection of finishing materials
Coatings made from natural materials are suitable for Feng Shui finishing:
- wooden panels;
- wood parquet;
- textured plaster;
- stone;
- bamboo;
- cork.
Wallpaper for the bedroom should also be chosen on a natural basis: paper, fabric, liquid, with textile and wood fibers. Feng Shui does not accept plastic and synthetics. But expensive natural materials can be replaced with imitation - laminate, artificial stone.
Recommended interior colors
In a room decorated according to Feng Shui, every detail is thought out. There are no unnecessary things in a single composition; the shades of bed linen, furniture and decor are balanced.
Bed
According to Feng Shui, the color of bed linen affects sleep and rest:
- blue, blue - relaxes after mental work, restores mental balance. Blue sheets should be alternated with other colors, as they cause apathy;
- black - attracts money, but also depresses. Sets with embroidery made of gold and silver threads are more pleasing to the eye;
- purple is the color of creativity, spiritual development, prophetic dreams;
- pink is a romantic color for the bedroom of a couple or a young girl;
- green - supports the health of mind and body, helps fight stress;
- white is the color of harmony, purity, promotes restful sleep and vigor in the morning;
- yellow - brings peace and harmony to the relationship between spouses, joy from awakening and sets you up for an active day;
- brown - light shades fill the bedroom with comfort and warmth;
- red - awakens energy, passion, love, courage in the fight against fears. If you constantly sleep in bed with red linen, excess energy is transformed into anger and anxiety;
- orange - the color of optimism and good mood is softer than red and is suitable for constant sleep.
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Gray bedding sets are neutral. Calm shades with a silver tint promote composure in the morning.
Curtains
Organza and tulle will create a favorable light atmosphere in the room. The color of the curtains can be neutral, in pastel colors, or fill the bedroom with a shade of the protective element. Red curtains invigorate you after a working day and help you find strength for homework in the evening. Blue and green tones promote inner peace at the beginning and end of the day. Warm orange and golden shades help you look at the world optimistically.
Furniture and objects
The color of the furniture is selected to match the color scheme of the walls of the room. Covers, pillows, blankets will help bring the decor to a common color denominator. The carpet will bring harmony and comfort. According to Feng Shui, the floor in the bedroom is covered with rugs made of natural materials - wool, bamboo. The room is decorated with paintings, fans, paper lanterns. But decor and bookshelves cannot be hung above the bed. It is better to hang the painting on the opposite wall.
The effect of violet on health
It is also interesting to learn about how lilac affects the psyche and overall well-being:
- acts as an analogue of a sedative! Makes a person more stable emotionally, reduces aggression and temper;
- can relieve panic attacks, increased anxiety and restlessness. But only in moderate quantities – in large “doses” it will have the exact opposite effect!
- normalizes cardiac activity;
- has an analgesic effect - by calming the nervous system;
- reduces blood pressure and reduces appetite;
- during meditation – promotes faster healing of wounds, activates self-healing;
- improves brain activity, increases concentration;
- It is believed that the influence of light lilac tones is much more beneficial for the psyche than dark ones.
We can conclude that lilac is an attractive, mystical color, filled with powerful energy, developing imagination and impressionability. It is preferred by extraordinary, deeply creative and freedom-loving people.
Decoration features
How to arrange decor according to Feng Shui:
- The mirror is large, it is better to replace a full-length mirror with a small one on the dressing table. A wall mirror can be hung in a corner, but not in front of the entrance or bed. Two mirrors on opposite walls are dangerous because, according to Chinese beliefs, they open a portal to the other world;
- painting, photography - for couples who dream of becoming parents, it is useful to hang images with children in the western sector of the room. Paintings with autumn motifs, seascapes depicting a storm are unfavorable for the bedroom. You should also not hang photographs of strangers or dead people;
- colored candles and figurines are mandatory attributes of a bedroom according to Feng Shui.
You cannot place an aquarium, a mini-fountain, books on open shelves or electrical appliances in the sleeping room.