Feng Shui bedroom - organization and optimization rules
Feng Shui may seem like an outdated teaching, but if you are not quite comfortable in your own home, it may be time for a small reorganization of space. Feng Shui is a system that helps you organize and organize objects around you to change the flow of energy. This centuries-old practice helps to bring good qi energy to your home, which will result in improved health and good luck, and protection from bad qi, i.e. from failure or sadness.
Decorating a bedroom according to Feng Shui rules can lead to better sleep and better relaxation, i.e. to what we all lack a little. But feng shui is more than just moving furniture. When you include certain elements in the interior of your home (and this is much easier than you think) Feng Shui can unlock harmony and comfort. To get started, use our beginner's guide.
Tips for arranging your bedroom according to feng shui rules
1. Avoid sharp edges
The sharp edges do not seem attractive, so why do you need them in your bedroom? Of course, you may not be able to change some objects, such as dressers and bedside tables, but you can soften the space by adding decor of more natural forms - plants, lamps, sculptures and other objects with smooth edges.
2. Reduce large windows
The view from the huge windows of your bedroom may seem attractive, but if the windows in one of the most intimate rooms of the house are too large, you may feel uncomfortable for fear that they will spy on you. You can reduce the window area by hanging dark curtains on both sides. They will help to create a feeling of comfort.
3. Minimize the amount of electronics in your bedroom.
Even when turned off, televisions and other electrical appliances are sources of electromagnetic radiation, which adversely affects the quality of your sleep. Keep items such as an electronic alarm clock or smartphone at least a meter away from where you are resting.
4. Organize your bookshelf / bookcase correctly
You probably don’t even realize that a simple bookshelf can affect your mood, and placing objects on it can make or break the feng shui of the whole room. Organize your books based on color and weight by placing heavier books at the bottom of the bookcase. Do not push books deep into the cabinet, all the way - align them directly on the edge of the shelf to create a straight line.
5. Get a headboard for a bed
We want to feel comfortable in our bedroom. A strong headboard that separates your bed from the wall will help create a feeling of safety and security.
6. Lower ceiling too high
Cathedral ceilings are impressive, but in fact they make us feel vulnerable and too small. The ideal ceiling height in the bedroom is from 220 to 270 cm. If you want to visually lower the height of the ceiling, you can, for example, paint it darker or draw attention to the bottom of the room with pillows, rugs, vases, etc.
7. Move your bed
In feng shui, the location of the bed plays a huge role. Ideally, the bed should be located as far as possible from the door, but not opposite it. In this case, the headboard should be at the same wall as the entrance to the room. Compliance with these rules will create a sense of security and allow you to relax well at night.
8. Reduce the large room
It may seem counterproductive - is it bad to have enough free space? But a bedroom that is too large can create a feeling of insecurity, but we would like for something else - to feel alone here. Since redevelopment of a home with moving walls is too drastic a measure, and it is not always possible, think about adding a little furniture to your bedroom - a dressing table or a living area. The warm colors of the walls in the Feng Shui bedroom also help to create a feeling of comfort in a large room.
9. The bedroom should remain only a bedroom
If you have a large bedroom, do not give in to the desire to turn part of the space into a small home office. Laptops, phones, and other work-related items are distractions. Even non-work items such as a treadmill or scales, when placed in the bedroom, will not let you feel at ease here.
Feng Shui Bedroom Artistic Design Ideas
Sometimes the rules must be violated, this applies to the rules of Feng Shui. There are many ideas that you can take into account when decorating your bedroom, and you should always choose what suits your personal desires and the given interior style.
But if you are looking for some recommendations and at the same time want to focus on the principles of Feng Shui, here are a few general rules:
1. Choose relaxing art objects
Paintings that do not emit relaxing vibes should be kept outside the room for a night's rest. Any large mirrors in the Feng Shui bedroom should be located as far away from the bed as possible because reflections will distract you and prevent you from falling asleep.
2. Keep positive
Decorate the walls of your bedroom with art objects that give rise to positive associations. It can be funny, optimistic statements or photographs of smiling people. Avoid overly dramatic things that cause you to have a strong emotional reaction.
3. Do not hang anything over the bed
If your bed does not have a headboard, do not be tempted to fill this space with works of art, especially heavy sculptures. If you neglect this advice, you will be constantly afraid that this beauty will fall on you one night. After all, there are three more walls in your bedroom!
4. Decorate your bedroom with a perfect pair
Images like your wedding photos not only evoke pleasant memories, but also help you relax. Even if you are not married, a piece of art hanging on the wall depicting a happy couple will set you up for an intimate mood.
Creating and destroying elements
If you are even a little familiar with Feng Shui, you probably know about the five basic elements that underlie this practice.
These elements are:
- Fire
- land
- metal
- water
- tree
According to Feng Shui, all five elements must be present in the house, your task is to create balance - all elements must be represented to the same degree. Each element can strengthen another (for example, a tree supports fire) or weaken (for example, water extinguishes a fire). The following scheme will help to quickly understand the cycles of interconnection of elements:
Each element can be represented in the house in several ways.Here are some examples:
Fire:
- candles;
- geometric shapes such as cones, pyramids, and triangles;
- paintings depicting sunrises or sunsets.
Land:
- granite, brick or cement interior elements;
- decorative stones and pebbles;
- mountain or desert landscapes.
Metal:
- items made of bronze, silver, gold, copper or other metals;
- oval or round furniture;
- metal sculptures.
Water:
- aquariums or decorative indoor waterfalls;
- free form artwork;
- glass.
Tree:
- wooden floors and furniture;
- high vertical forms;
- flower arrangements.
Zones of life aspirations
Moving around your home, from room to room, you find yourself in an area where one of the five elements is stronger. These areas are called vital aspiration zones. In each zone, this or that sphere of your life is activated. These include:
- career
- knowledge, wisdom
- a family
- wealth and prosperity
- fame, recognition, fame
- love
- creation
- synchronicity
- health
The above nine areas of life aspirations are strengthened by the presence or absence of the five elements in your home.
Here's how they work together:
| Life aspiration zone | Activating element | Deactivating element |
| Career |  |
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| Knowledge | |
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| A family | |
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| Wealth and prosperity | |
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| Fame fame |  |
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| Love | |
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| Creation | |
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| Synchronicity | |
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| Health | |
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Career
In this case, a career means not only your work, but also your general direction in life. Activation of this zone in the house will contribute to success in your current work, help to set new goals and find ways to achieve them.
- Direction: North
- Main element: water
- Destructive element: earth
Knowledge
Activating the field of knowledge will stimulate you to self-improvement, will help in studying at school or in learning something new.
- Direction: Northeast
- Core element: earth
- Destructive element: wood
A family
Family in this system means not only members of your family, but also distant relatives, as well as friends. Family photos, as well as indoor plants, will help to activate the family zone - all this will strengthen the feeling of unity.
- Direction: East
- Main element: wood
- Destructive element: metal
Wealth and prosperity
You are unlikely to become a millionaire in one night, but promoting this area in your home will help improve your financial situation.
- Direction: Southeast
- Main element: wood
- Destructive element: metal
Fame fame
You should not expect to automatically become a celebrity. Rather, activating a zone of fame in your home will help to achieve social acceptance and promotion.
- Direction: South
- Core element: fire
- Destructive element: water
Love
Activation of this zone will help maintain existing warm relations or find a new partner. One way to do this is to use subliminal messages, such as paired art objects.
- Direction: Southwest
- Core element: earth
- Destructive element: wood
Creation
The creativity zone is responsible for creating something new that did not exist before. It will be useful for artists and other creative people, as well as for people hoping to start a family.
- Direction: West
- Main element: metal
- Destructive element: fire
Synchronicity
The purpose of this area may seem a little vague, but it may relate to finding a connection with people or a place. If you have recently relocated, increasing synchronization will help you meet new friends.
- Direction: Northwest
- Main element: metal
- Destructive element: fire
Health
The health zone will become the center of your home and bring you maximum peace of mind. Try to keep this part of the house free from clutter or clutter, especially if it is located in a busy room.
- Direction: Center
- Core element: earth
- Destructive element: wood
Identifying Your Home's Feng Shui Zones
So, do you know now which element belongs to your bedroom? It is hard to guess without displaying the areas of your life aspirations on the plan of the house. Fortunately, this is not so difficult to do.
To do this, you will need some simple tools that you can buy in the store:
- compass;
- graph paper;
- tracing paper;
- ruler;
- pencil.
Step 1: Use your existing floor plan or measure the size of your home’s rooms yourself.
Step 2: Translate the measurements to graph paper on a scale (for example: 30 cm = 1 cell).
Step 3: Find the center point of your home by folding the outline in half vertically and horizontally. Draw an “x” in the center of the fold.
Step 3a: If your house plan is not a perfect square or rectangle, you need to fill in the missing space. Draw a dotted line to make up for the missing space.
Step 4: Head to the actual center of your home, i.e. where you marked the “x” on the plan.
Step 5: Place your plan on the “x” in the room, and the compass on top of the plan.
Step 6: Use the compass to determine the directions of the cardinal points:
- 0 ° - north
- 45 ° - northeast
- 90 ° - east
- 135 ° Southeast
- 180 ° south
- 225 ° - southwest
- 270 ° West
- 315 ° - northwest
Step 7: Using a ruler, draw dashed lines on the floor plan - from the center “x” in each direction.
Step 8: Mark each direction with the corresponding zone of life aspirations.
Feng Shui Bedroom Colors
Before you start moving your heavy family wardrobe, think about the colors of your bedroom and how they affect your mood. There is no wrong color for the bedroom - in the end you must choose the one that you like. Feng Shui can only act as an adviser.
In feng shui, the color of a bedroom is determined by the element you want to enhance. Each element has its own color:
- fire colors: red and purple;
- earth colors: yellow and orange;
- metal colors: white and silver;
- water colors: blue and black;
- tree colors: green and brown.
It is important, however, to note that simply painting the walls of a room in a certain color will not enhance the zones of vital aspirations. It is much more effective to have the physical manifestations of the element (for example, installing a small decorative waterfall will do more good than simply painting the walls in blue).
Conclusion
With this manual in hand, you can change your bedroom and your whole house to meet the requirements of Feng Shui. There are a lot of rules in feng shui, but this does not mean that you cannot be creative. This is your bedroom and you should like it first of all. Any rules in this case are secondary.
