Dos and Don’ts for A Bedroom with Good Feng Shui

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Feng shui (风水, literally “wind and water”), is an ancient form of art in China. The main idea of feng shui is to arrange the placement and decorations of a place into an environment that encourages fortune and health for the people living there.

Though regarded as a pseudoscience by the majority in the scientific community, this eastern practice has risen to popularity in western cultures. And feng shui for the bedroom is a top consideration for a house since a good night’s sleep is so important.

Below we give some do’s and don’ts for bringing positive effects according to feng shui principles.

• Don’t oversize your bedroom;
• Don’t place the head of your bed directly under a window or ceiling beam, or in a corner, or directly in line with the door;
• Don’t place large furniture by your bed;
• Don’t put mirrors facing your bed or right at the foot of your bed;
• Don’t keep a fish tank or any big container with water in your bedroom;
• Don’t decorate your bedroom with odd decorations, especially those with human faces or animal heads;
• Don’t hang sharp or heavy objects over your bedside;
• Don’t store clutter under your bed;
• Don’t keep big plants in your bedroom and put them as far away from your bed as possible;
• Place your bed at where you can see the door and behind a solid wall;
• Choose furniture with soft lines rather than sharp edges;
• Use fabric or curtains to cover the mirror or electronics with screens;
• Keep the bathroom door closed if it’s inside your bedroom.

According to feng shui philosophy, maintaining good feng shui keeps the 气 (qì, “energy” ) flowing, and brings good fortune and happiness to the family, or at least, can massively enhance the quality of your sleep. If you wake up still feeling tired after a full eight hours, maybe it’s time to rearrange your bedroom for a better feng shui!

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