Bedroom Feng Shui is a home design practice that focuses on achieving balance and happiness in your bedroom. Our simple Feng Shui ideas are intended to assist you in understanding proper Feng Shui and providing practical guidance on how to apply it to your bedroom.
There are various levels of expertise in Feng Shui because mastering it takes years of study. Here are a few basic Feng shui principles to get you started right away:
WHAT IS FUNG SHUI
Feng Shui is a theory based on an ancient Chinese system of natural rules that govern how your furniture and décor are arranged in relation to the flow of energy (Chi). ‘Feng’ and ‘Shui’ are Chinese words that mean wind and water, respectively. These together represent the flow of life that should be sought after in one’s home.
Modern Feng Shui emerged in Western civilization in the 1970s. It is founded on the psychology of achieving goals through focused attention on various aspects of life, as well as the traditional Feng Shui principles of Chi flow and Yin and Yang manifestations.
YOUR BED
Put your bed in the middle of a room.
The concept of the “commanding position,” which refers to positioning objects toward but not in line with the entry door, is essential in Feng Shui. Because it is the most important item in the room and where you will spend most of your time, your bed should be placed in the dominant position in your bedroom, Feng Shui. The best location for your bed is diagonal across from the entrance, where you can see it but not directly out of it.
SYMMETRY
Make sure you have a bedside table on each side of your bed.
Symmetry and balance are essential in bedroom Feng Shui, and bedside tables are a simple way to achieve this. If you put one on each side of your bed, your room will start to feel more harmonious and have a higher level of Chi. You can improve the natural essence of your bedroom’s Feng Shui by placing a bedroom plant on each side unit.
MIRRORS
Avoid putting mirrors in the direct line of sight of your bed.
While mirrors are great for making a small room appear larger, they can be difficult to place in the bedroom. The most important thing to remember is to keep your mirrors away from the bed, as this will bring more distracting objects into your field of vision. This is not to say that mirrors should not be used in a high-Chi bedroom. Make sure you cannot see yourself from bed, and that the mirror does not face out the door – a higher mirror may help with balance.
It is a clever idea to place them in front of a window to maximize light in your room without distracting you from relaxing on your bed.
Ladderstore has a wide selection of ladders to help you hang all your wall décor, including mirrors, to achieve the best Fung-Shui in your room. Why not try a step ladder from Ladderstore to make it easier to hang wall decorations?
DRAWS AND DOORS
Close all drawers and doors when not in use.
To achieve a feng shui bedroom, all distractions must be kept to a minimum. Keep drawers and closet doors closed when you are trying to sleep or relax before bed to reduce distractions. Even if you get into bed after a long day and notice your wardrobe is slightly open, it is best to get out and close it before trying to sleep. Even if your brain tells you that you are too tired to move and that you are ready for bed, trust us: you will fall asleep faster.
COLOURS
Relaxing and understated colours should be used.
The best way to achieve sleep relaxation is to have nothing stand out or draw too much attention in the bedroom design. To achieve this sense of equilibrium, choose muted and soothing colours and patterns, which is also an important aspect of Feng Shui. The pastel tones work well in this setting. Use soothing blues, pinks, and greens to create a harmonious, distraction-free boudoir.
Ladderstore also carries a wide variety of ladder accessories, such as a ladder limb that allows you to hang buckets and paint tins from most types of extension ladders for easy access when painting.
LIGHTS
Candles and low-light bulbs are excellent choices.
To go beyond a muted colour scheme, use low-light bulbs and mood lighting. This will help to create a pleasant environment in your bedroom, as well as the sense of serenity and quiet that is necessary for a good night’s sleep. It will also assist you in achieving a sense of equilibrium in your room, thereby increasing the all-important Chi levels throughout.
Ladderstore has a platform step ladder that will help you change your light bulbs safely. You can safely stand on the top platform of a platform step ladder because the ladder has an extended handrail that acts as a barrier to lean against, whereas with a swing back step ladder, you do not have that extra protection, so you do not need to step on the top three rungs to give you that extra support to lean against.
FRESH AIR
Increase the flow of air.
The natural world is an important part of a Feng Shui bedroom and ensuring optimal air movement is an effortless way to incorporate it. This will not only keep your bedroom clean and fresh, but it will also help you sleep better.
