Rules for placing a bed in the bedroom

Feng Shui is the Taoist practice of organizing and harmonizing space. The set of rules is based on the doctrine of the circulation of vital energy qi, which permeates everything: animals, objects, inanimate nature, man. According to ancient Chinese teachings, we are not able to influence these flows, but we can use them for our own purposes.

using energy flows in the bedroom
If you use the flow of energy correctly, you can achieve well-being in life.

Feng Shui rules

If it is correct, in accordance with the recommendations of Feng Shui, to design the interior design and arrange the furniture, this will improve the life of the inhabitants of the home. Eating at a table standing in its place will have a beneficial effect on appetite and digestion.

bedroom with burgundy pillows
A properly designed space will improve the well-being of all family members.

And by determining how to properly position the beds in the bedroom to the cardinal points, you can normalize sleep and improve the health and outlook of the residents.

arrangement of furniture on the cardinal points
Given the location of the cardinal points when arranging furniture, you can achieve different goals.

However, what is correct? Feng Shui comes in two flavors: the classic Chinese version and the modern American adaptation. Traditional Eastern teaching includes thousands of interrelated philosophical and religious concepts. Rather, it is a practical display of the way of life and the system of world perception. “Classics” cannot be summed up in a concise set of rules.

how to put a bed in feng shui
By arranging the bed according to feng shui theory, you can normalize sleep.

Therefore, it is worth considering the adaptation for the modern layman, created in 1986 by Thomas Lin Yu, an American of Chinese descent. This version is called esoteric (or symbolic) feng shui.

Fundamental rules.

Internal Feng Shui

No principles of space harmonization will work if the person himself is not attuned to the perception of positive energy. When the owner of the dwelling all the time says "everything is bad", nothing good will come of it. In this case, "qi" is transformed into negative energy "sha".

Get rid of the trash

The vital energy must flow freely. The more rubble from unnecessary things in the rooms of your home, the more chaos in your life.

cluttering up bedroom space
Avoid cluttering up the space in your bedroom.

Combining kitchen and living room

It is against feng shui to connect the living area and the food preparation area. The living room is an accumulator of luck. Combining it with the kitchen will lead to "energy drain".

combining kitchen and living room
Combined layout is a bad idea from a feng shui perspective.

Get rid of broken things

It is not for nothing that they say "the dishes are beating for happiness." According to Chinese teaching, every broken plate sooner or later removes one problem from a person's life. By continuing to use the broken thing, you reverse the process and attract negativity.

pink and gray bedroom
There should be no broken things in the bedroom.

Bathroom - zone of negative energy "sha"

Toilet and bathroom are one of the most unfavorable places in the house. Do not leave the bathroom door open.Call a technician at the first sign of a leak. Always close your toilet taps and lid. By doing this, you will at least slightly, but reduce the negative influence of "sha".

closed door to the bathroom
Never leave the bathroom door open.

Don't hang a mirror in front of your front door

This rule is due to the fact that energy flows are reflected from mirror surfaces. Most of the qi enters the house through the doorway. The mirror will reflect a significant part of the energy and prevent it from entering the dwelling.

mirror in the bedroom
The front door should not be reflected in the mirror.

The more angles the worse

The more colors the better. Putting a flowerpot in a corner is a good idea.

flowers in the bedroom in the corners
It is better to arrange flowerpots in the corners.

How to put a bed in Feng Shui

It is possible to perfectly harmonize the bedroom space only when you take into account the layout of the premises and the interior design at the stage of designing your home. Otherwise, you simply will not be able to follow some of the rules regarding the place to sleep.

harmonized bedroom space
The space should be harmonized at the design stage.

Bed selection principles:

  • The sleeping place should be with a headboard and without sides.
  • The bed must be on legs! Solid structures, without a gap at the bottom, impede the free circulation of energy.
  • Wooden models are preferable to iron ones.
  • It is advisable not to use transformers and sofas with built-in elements: drawers, additional lighting, and so on.
transformable beds in the bedroom
It is undesirable to use transforming beds.

Important! Energy must flow freely from the front door to the bed. On its way there should be no "blockages" either in the hallway or in the bedroom itself.

bed with turquoise pillows
There should be no unnecessary clutter in the sleeping room.

It is highly discouraged to place the bed under an exposed ceiling beam. An uneven and multi-level ceiling will adversely affect sleep. The bedroom should not be cluttered with unnecessary furniture, and the approaches to the bed on both sides should be left free.

open approaches to the bed
It is advisable to leave open approaches to the bed on both sides.

The location of the bed to the cardinal points

When deciding how the Feng Shui bed in the bedroom should stand, taking into account the cardinal points, keep in mind that the placement of this interior element depends on the goal you want to achieve.

In most cases, the best location for the bed is the headboard to the east. Compliance with this rule will improve sleep, make it healthier and more sound.

location of the bed with the head to the east
If you put the bed with your head to the east, you can achieve better sleep.

Orientation to other cardinal points will help achieve the following goals:

  1. Southwest: getting rid of loneliness.
  2. Southeast: climbing the corporate ladder.
  3. West: conceiving a child.
  4. North-East: self-development, knowledge.

Can I put it by the window

Powerful flows of "qi" and "sha" pass through the windows. A sleeping person does not need "energetic passions". Therefore, you should not put the bed with the headboard to the window. If rearrangement is not possible, at least hang up the opening with blackout curtains or curtains. Better to move the bed aside.

bed by the window
Do not put the bed with the headboard to the window.

Positioning relative to door and window

When deciding how to properly position the bed in the bedroom relative to the door and window, adhere to the following guidelines:

  • The bed should not be on the "draft line" from window to door.
  • It is advisable to place the bed with the headboard against the wall.
  • Do not point your feet towards the door.

Additional Information. In China, the dead are traditionally placed with their feet to the door. This position of a sleeping person is associated with death. Therefore, it is undesirable to put the bed with your feet towards the entrance.

How bedroom size affects layout

The size of the bedroom doesn't have to be large. In a small room, "qi" is better accumulated. In a large room, positive energy spreads through space and at every point, including the place to sleep, its density is low.A small bedroom is always better than a large one.

small bedroom size
The bedroom should be small.

How not to post

Considering the question of how to put the bed correctly, do not forget how you do not need to place it. Let's list the main "not".

The bed should not:

  1. Stand directly at the window and on the "draft line" between the window and door openings.
  2. Reflected in the mirror.
  3. Stand with your feet to the door.
  4. Be located near outlets, TV, large household appliances.
  5. To be under an open beam, a huge chandelier, and other large interior elements.
  6. Do not place shelves and massive paintings above the berth. If you really want to hang something, it is better to limit yourself to a small framed photo.

Feng Shui rules will only be beneficial if the person is attuned to the perception of positive energy. No amount of advice will help someone who constantly grumbles. Change yourself, try to take everything that happens around you more positively. And then feng shui will definitely make your life better.

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