How to Feng Shui the Bedroom - Colors and Object Placement
94Ask yourself whether you feel that your bedroom is a peaceful sanctuary, your favorite spot of retreat and a wonderful love nest or not. If the answer is no, maybe there is something wrong with your bedroom feng shui. A simple rearrangement of furniture and a little tweak in the color theme may be able to enliven your bedroom quite a bit.
Feng shui (pronounced fung-shway) literally means "wind and water." It is an ancient Chinese art of space arrangement, object placement and decoration. In feng shui practice, everything is categorized into either yin or yang. Yin conveys slowness, relaxation, passivity, coldness, gentleness and tranquility. Yang, on the other hand, stands for rapidity, excitement, vigor, heat, hardness and restlessness. The fundamental idea of feng shui is to arrange things in a way that keeps yin and yang in good balance so that the "life force or spiritual energy" called "chi" can flow through all objects in your home freely.
This notion applies to bedroom feng shui as much as the rest of your home. A good bedroom feng shui should depict a sense of comfort and safety, create a romantic atmosphere for lovers, and invigorate sleepers for a new day. According to all feng shui gurus, if you keep everything in good balance and allow chi to flow freely, longevity, contentment, success and prosperity will also come. Everything that surrounds us, so to speak, affects our life.
On a higher level, feng shui can get quite complicated. If you hire a professional feng shui consultant to help decorate your bedroom, a lot of things will be called into consideration. For example, in which direction your bedroom faces, in what year your home was constructed, your birthdate, your partner's birthdate, other buildings surrounding your home, etc. But of course, not all of us can afford to hire a feng shui consultant. So we will just have to do it ourselves! And the good news is it's not that difficult. Here you will learn some basic feng shui precepts, applicable to all types of bedroom.
Colors
In feng shui, colors are divided into two groups. Yin colors are supposed to soothe your soul and help you relax whereas yang colors tend to motivate and excite you. As a bedroom is a place for retreat, yin colors should be dominant. Having too much yang will stir up too much tension and stop you from relaxing. However, your bedroom should not completely lack the yang energy, for having too much yin can cause languidness and the lack of motivation.
Yang Colors
- Red
- Purple
- Yellow
- White
- Gold/Orange
Yin Colors
- Pink
- Green
- Blue
- Gray
- Black
Color Feng Shui for Good Health and Longevity
Green and blue are said to be the colors that can enhance our health. Feng shui practitioners believe that the color green symbolizes longevity, growth and rebirth while the color blue represents calmness, flexibility and inner peace. To paint your bedroom walls green or to use it as the theme color is like bringing nature into your room. It can revitalize those who have been ill and be the soul tonic to those who are already healthy. Similarly, decorating your bedroom with the color blue is believed to be good for relaxation and meditation. When your mind becomes more refreshed, your body will do the same.
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Color Feng Shui for Wealth and Career
Red, purple and gold, according to feng shui masters, can induce good luck and prosperity. However, they are yang colors, therefore you should not use too much of these shades in your bedroom where you are supposed to rest and relax. Use them as accent colors, instead.
Black, white and gray are the colors that can improve luck in your career. Black symbolizes good income and insightfulness. White represents creativity and mental strength. And gray is said to create the sense of self-empowerment and confidence. Keep in mind that even though black is a yin color, it tends to absorb negative chi when you use too much of it to decorate your home.
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Color Feng Shui for Romance and Relationship
The best colors for enhancing your love life are pink, yellow and orange. Feng shui practitioners believe that pink can create positive energy for all couples both in terms of sexual fulfillment and selfless love. Yellow can induce acceptance and tolerance, though using too much yellow to decorate your bedroom may create anxiety. Orange, the vibrant blend of red and yellow, can lend passion and undertstanding to you and your partner.
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Feng Shui and Sleep Directions
Bed Positioning: Dos and Don'ts
Dos
- Shun away from the door - Place your bed as far away from the bedroom door as possible. (See the above picture.) The ideal corner for the bed is the one diagonally opposite to the door. Most feng shui masters say that this position can help you gain a sense of relaxation and safety while resting. Also, it's the position where you can benefit most from the chi that flows through your bedroom.
- Get solid support - The head of your bed should be placed against a wall or have a solid headboard. Feng shui practioners believe that this symbolic support will give you calmness and strength to handle difficulties in life.
- Create a symbolic scope - Create a wide space in front of your bed. The bed position should allow you to have a perfect scope of vision of the whole room. A limited range of sight within the room can block the flowing chi and diminish your life's vision. The wider the space in front of your bed, the more broadly your perception of life expands and improves. Being able to see the entrance to your bedroom also symbolizes that you are in command of your own life and feel confident to face whatever life is bringing.
Don'ts
- The Death Position - Don't position your bed in line with the door. (See the above picture.) In other words, your feet should not point directly to the door while sleeping. This bed position, according to feng shui practitioners, is the "Death Position," as in Chinese culture the deceased is carried out feet first. It is a feng shui no-no. By having your bed face the door directly, you will be too exposed to excessive chi, which accordingly will bring too much energy, stress, negative influences and health problems.
- Stagnation from the foot - Avoid placing the foot of your bed against a wall. A footboard, in feng shui, is also considered "a chi blocker." It is said to cause stagnation and obstruct progress in your career.
- Overhead gadgets can create restlessness - Don't position your bed right under a ceiling fan, overhead beam, skylight or the low side of a slanted ceiling. These features, feng shui gurus claim, if placed directly above the bed will create a lot of depressing energy that can cause restlessness while you sleep.
- Don't throw the chi out the window - Avoid placing the head of your bed right under a window. Unlike a wall, a window does not provide the sense of safety and support. It can cause a fitful sleep and drain away your chi throughout the night, making you feel exhausted in the morning despite just having had a long night of sleep.
- Don't lose the chi from down under - Avoid putting the mattress on the floor. Sleeping directly on the floor, in feng shui practice, is not recommended. As I have mentioned, feng shui is all about keeping the chi flowing freely between objects in your bedroom. The gap between your mattress and the floor, therefore, will allow the chi to circulate below you.
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Feng Shui Tips: How to choose a bed
Object Placement
- Ward off yang energy - Do not keep your television, computer or exercise equipment in your bedroom. These things can create an overflow of yang energy, which keeps you awake and agitated at night. In feng shui practice, a bedroom is supposed to be the place for quietness, peace and intimacy. So keep away all the electronic devices that may interrupt your peacefulness. Try to shut off the stresses of the day when you step into your bedroom. If you feel like you really want to have a computer or T.V. in your bedroom, you should place a folding screen between your bed and the computer desk or T.V. stand. Hanging a beautiful fabric from the ceiling is another nice way to separate your relax space from the entertainment or work area.
- Two for two - If you want to improve your romance luck, you should put nightstands on both sides of your bed. Use them as your shrines of love. Accessorize them with things that come in a pair. For example, a pair of candles, mandarin ducks or little vases of fresh flowers. Having two or three books on your nightstands is all right, but don't overload them with piles of books or thick files you bring back from work. These things can ruin your mood for intimacy.
- Open your eyes to a sight of inspiration - Hang your favorite piece of art on the wall opposite your bed so that it will be the last thing you see before you go to sleep and the first thing you perceive after you wake up. Try to choose an art piece that inspires you or represents your goal in terms of success, love life or spirituality.
- Avoid reflections of problems - Don't place a mirror near or opposite the bed. It is believed to reflect all your concerns and worries, bounce around too much energy and accordingly keep you awake at night. Some feng shui masters even say that positioning a mirror opposite your bed will invite an unwanted third party into your relationship. If you don't want to remove a mirror from your bedroom, try to cover it with a light fabric when it is not used.
- Green corner - From a feng shui perspective, plants are associated with growth, progess and rebirth. Placing a little plant in a corner of your bedroom, therefore, is believed to prevent the chi from stagnation.
- Space under the bed - Don't store anything under your bed because that will block the flow of chi. You should always keep it clear and clean. Your life can get pretty messy if under you bed, there is another bed of dust balls.
- Erase bad memories - Fung shui practitioners believe that every object obsorbs positive and negative energy from our past. Therefore you should get rid of things that are associated with bad memories or at least do not keep them in your bedroom, the place where you are supposed to leave all your worries behind. When it comes to a mattress, every feng shui guru will tell you the same thing: you should never buy a used one. You would never know to whom it belonged or whether somebody died in it. In fact, you should buy a new mattress every few years and give it a few good hours of sunshine every few months.
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Thanks for dropping by, SweetiePie :)
Interesting ! Looks like I need to change a few things !
Hi desert blondie! Thanks a lot for commenting and good luck with your little feng shui project:-)
Very nice hub. One question though: where is the best place to hang the midgets cage? Should he face east or west?
Hmm...it depends.....
What is the midget's date of birth?
I loved this. I live in a bedroom in my parents house while i'm saving up to buy my own place, and space is a challenge for me. These kinds of tips are very helpful for me to get things right, and to get good ideas for what I can do with my own space.
I'm glad you found my hub helpful. If you have any questions about feng shui, feel free to ask me. I'm not really a feng shui expert, but I do know a lot about feng shui. :)
This is a GREAT hub! I've been trying to get better at the art of feng shui and this has certainly helped put me in the right direction. Thank you for such an informative piece!
Jenn, thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you found my hub useful!
Very good info, as I'm trying to think of how to redecorate my tiny bedroom. I love the color green, which is what I was planning to paint...But, I have a question, what is your opinion about putting the bed diagonally in the corner opposite the door?? Is it ok as long as there is a headboard??
Pam, as long as the foot of your bed does not point directly to the door, it is ok. And since you will position your bed diagonally in the corner, the head of your bed will not be directly against the wall and therefore you will need a headboard in order to create the symbolic support.
Thanks for dropping by. If you have more questions, please feel free to ask :-)
Hello, my bedroom awaits you.
HAHA!
Sorry, where are you located?
I'm in Sacramento. why?
Also Bed position according to Vastu (Indian belief) can be considered.
Hi dear it seema that u belong to india. Anyways, very intersting hub. I have raed many articles of your all are very intersting. Good Keep it up Dear........
Hi, countrywomen! Thanks for commenting. I had never heard of Vastu before, though it actually sounds very interesting. Maybe you should write a hub about it so i can learn from u :)
Tring-sandra, I seem to belong to India? LOL i'm actually Thai ;) Anyway, thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Hi just found this hub. Thanks for the great advice. One question -my bedroom is on the upper floor of an older house (100) and the walls follow the roofline so two walls are slanted above the four foot mark. The only place to put a bed is against one of those walls. The doorway falls on the side of the bed near the foot area so it faces across which is not too bad. The headboard faces North which I understand is good. My concern is that from just above the headboard the roof slants up which I think think would mean that energy could flow down the roof line onto the bed? Is there any remedy for that? I did have a dream catcher hanging on the ceiling above the bed where the slant began would that be a good thing or not? I am not a good sleeper so am looking for any help I can get. Thanks
Irishwoman, thanks for visiting my hub. A slanted ceiling can create too much chi and make you have a restless sleep. Try hanging a bamboo flute above your headboard. It is supposed to create peace and restfulness. :)
Great tips. I believe in Feng Shui but too lazy to remember complicated rules. One time I actually followed a TV program and moved my bed to a different spot of my bedroom then my husband got a terrible nightmare the night. I then switched the sleeping place with his and I got a nightmare next night, too. It is a big deal and need to be very careful if you are moving your bed to a different spot of the room. I guess the general foamular of Feng Shui somehow doesn't exactly work for everyone due to "people" are one of the factor that affects the result.
yxhuang, thanks for stopping by :) These tips are just basic ideas of how to keep things in good balance and let chi flow freely. But you're right that if we want to dig deeper into the art of feng shui, a number of other factors including the home dwellers themselves will also have to be called into consideration.
Hi. Our marital bed 's footboard is agains the wall that has a window(with window blinds), and the headboard is not against the wall. Also the bed is accessible to one side only. And 2 meters from the headboard there is a big vintage mirror hanging on the wall. I know it's bad feng shui. But it is so impossible to rearrange the bed. If I do rearrange it, then the head board would be against the wall which divides the bedroom and the bathroom. Do you have any suggestions on what fengshui cures I could make? Thanks
Hi pinay rn, if your bed has a headboard, it doesn't need to be against a wall. And it's also ok to have your bed's footboard beneath a window. However, is it possible to move your bed slightly so it will be accessible from both sides? Also, I suggest that you remove the mirror from the bedroom. :)
Hi. I don't think it is possible to move the bed, not even slightly, to make it accessible to both sides...Is there any thing ( a charm ) to treat or cure that? With regards to the mirror, I am considering your suggestion to remove the mirror...But I have read in one site that a a mirror in the bedroom should be covered with fabric at night so it will not cause any negative effect on us. What is your opinion about that? Thanks again.
pinay rn, a bed that is accessible from only one side is not an ideal, but it's not such bad feng shui, either. So you don't have to worry about the bed too much. And yes, covering the mirror with a fabric can help. But besides reflecting too much yang energy, a mirror is also believed to be an unlucky object for a marriage, so it shouldn't face or be close to a marital bed at all.
Thanks for your advice. I will now secure a fabric to cover the mirror at night. Thanks :)
It seems I have no choise but to have my bed under a window. Can you recommend a feng shui cure that will keep the chi?
Dan, thanks for visiting my hub. A feng shui remedy for that is to hang thick, heavy curtains over the window and keep the curtains closed when you're sleeping. Having a big, solid headboard also helps. :)
hi. most of the rules in here are already in my room jus purely because my room can only fit things in one way. as for dividing the room for soem things- i got a teeny teeny box room and to divide it would make moving in it impossible- i need a tv in there... and the thing that is somewhere bout l-shaped rooms... the floor is an l and the ceiling a square (the box was cut halfway down to make more room) what do you make of that?
good to know i can solve my bed-by-window problem...
Hi, Katherine, thanks for visiting my hub. I would love to answer your question but can you clarify what you meant by "the box was cut halfway down?" Sorry...
HI!!! My question is...I have a tree 5feet from the entrance of my home, then you walk in to the stairs that let up to my home. What can I do to cure this problem? Thank you so much
Hi lvpinoyboy, a tree near the entrance is not necessarily considered bad feng shui. But if the branches of the tree point to the entrance like "shars" or poison arrows, then that's a bad feng shui. You may hang a bagua mirror somewhere near the entrance to reflect the shars and bad fortune back :)
Thank you sooo much for the tips!! I have another question if I may. I'm not sure I fully understand the whole Element circle when it comes to decorating. I understand the philosophy of it but am afraid that when I decorate I will be setting up a bad cycle. How do I know if there is too much of one thing or does it matter what part of the room I put each element? For instance, My livingroom consist of a lot of Water, Metal, and Wood. Is this bad?
lvpinoyboy, the idea is to keep everything in good balance. It also depends how you want to use the room. For example, the bedroom should have more yin elements than yang because you want it to be the place where you can rest and relax. The study room or home office, on the other hand, should have a lot of yang elements to energize you. :)
Thank you soooo much!!!
Hi, Im newly married and have moved to my husband's house 5 months ago. From the day one Im not getting good sleep in this house. I suspected about mental stress and i tried my best to keep my mind relaxed. Its been months since I had a deep sleep. Wihout which Im unable to be active at work, not able to concentrate and my life, career, relationships are getting impacted. Even after 5 or 6 hours after going to bed, i wont be asleep. I will be always be alert. I get frustrated and helpless. My husband thinks it could be because of the Vastu problem. Could any of you give me some Fengshui tips to induce good sleep if its because of vastu problem. Hoping to get a resolution soon. Thanks.
bhagya27bk, can you give me a bit more info about your bedroom such as its color or bed position, etc...? It's hard for me to give you advice if I don't even know what your bedroom looks like. So far it sounds like you might have too much yang energy in your bedroom.
hi...i gona movie house soon...can i have some tips about gud feng sui for bedroom, do i need to see the direction earth,south or west for placing my bed n my sleeping position? and it is ok if my leg be facing toilet door?
Hi SammieJordan, thanks for stopping by. The foot of your bed shouldn't point to the bathroom door. If possible, you should also put a screen or room divider between the bed and the bathroom. You don't really need to check the direction. Just use the tips I mentioned above and your bedroom will have a pretty feng shui :-)
OMG my bed is opposite my door and if i have my head against the wall my feet will be facing the door and if i have my feet against the wall my head will be opposite the door! I am in the Death Position and I can't move my bedroom around at the moment because we are having our house redone! What do I do?!
Try putting a room divider between the bed and the door. Having the head of your bed pointing towards the door is actually not bad if your bed has a solid headboard. :)
hi, our headboard is against the wall of the toilet. Actually our bed is in between two toilets (fm other room too). Can we put our bed on the opposite side but the other side will be directly from the bedroom door. please help.. can we send you a diagram of our flat on email so that you can see how it is?
Hi, Yena, emailing me a diagram of your place will certainly help. You can click on "contact om paramapoonya" under my profile pic and it will allow you to email me :)
I bought new bedroom furniture almost 1 yr. ago (which I have yet to assemble) and the bed frame has both a head and footboard. What can I do to keep the footboard from obstructing positive chi?
Thanks in advance!
One more question-sorry!! I currently sleep on a cot, which is positioned parallel to the wall where my room door is located and I lay on it so that my head is in line with the door. Is this position as bad as the so-called Death position? Thanks again!
...I thought of one more question(this is my last one, I promise!!) I only bought one nightstand with my bedroom set, which has been discontinued, so buying another one is not an option. What can I do to create a sense of balance on the side of the bed without the nightstand?
fengcurious, thanks for your questions. Here are my answers:
- A bed with a footboard is not an ideal. What you should do to allow chi to flow more freely is that you can place the head of your bed against a wall, and make sure there is plenty of space on both sides and at the foot of the bed. Also, always keep the floor under your bed clean. Do not store anything under there.
- As for the second question, you don't have to worry about that at all. As long as your feet dont point directly to the door, it's ok.
- And lastly, having only one nightstand is also okay. If you want to improve your romance luck, just decorate your nightstand with knickknacks that come in a pair. You don't have to buy everything in a pair in order to create a sense of balance. To keep everything in good balance, you just have to make sure the room does not look too crowded on one side and too empty on the other, and make sure you use a good combination of yin and yang colors to decorate the room.
Hi, just want to say I like your hub and I think it is wonderful that you are so diligent and helpful in answering people's questions. Keep up the good work!
Hi. Im moving to a new apartment next month where all the items are already set and fixed. Based on all your advise and the direction of energies, it is hard to follow everything. What can you advise to correct some position issues? Thanks.
Fengshuineedone, can you tell me a bit more about the "position issues" you mentioned?
hi i was wondering about if i can hang a mobile above my bed or if i can put picturees on the ceiling above my bed because i REALLY want to be a proffessional sailor as my career what can i do to help me achieve my goal? pictures?
also i have another question. I JUST got my room wallpapered and the wallpaper is a beach in hawaii and there is loads of water in it.
Hi Clare, hanging your favorite pictures or art pieces over or near your bed can be very inspirational. Hanging a mobile directly above the bed, however, may create too much chi. You can keep it in the bedroom, but don't hang it too close to the bed.
Having pictures of water and beaches on your wallpaper may create too much yin energy, making you lethargic and taking passion away. So try to decorate the room with yang colors to balance that.
ok thank you!
Hi Om, What should I do to fix the Feng Shui in my bedroom. My feet are point directly to the bedroom door, my head is support by the wall. I can't really move my bed in the bedroom due to space issue. What should I do? If I put my head to the bedroom door, then I would not be able to see the door when I'm in bed which I believe is not a good Feng Shui as well. Thank you for your help.
Hi Crystal, you can put the head of your bed toward the bedroom door. Not being able to see the door isn't an ideal, but not considered as bad as having your feet pointing directly to the door. Or if possible, try turning your bed a bit diagonally, so that your feet will point to a wall or a corner of the room instead.
Wondering about a Captains bed. We have just gotten a brand new Captains bed that has no way for the chi to get under the bed. Is there a cure for that?
Jen, just always keep the area around your bed neat. If you don't have any space under the bed for the chi to flow, you could make up for it by having plenty of space on both sides instead, meaning the sides of your bed should not be against a wall or too close to big furniture.
I love your colour guide here. They can really render a room, lace it with peace of mind. Great stuff you have here. I'm into home improvement myself.
Wow, another great Hub about Feng Shui. My bed is in the most favorable position so that's great. Both my husband and I can't seem to get enough rest and I am thinking maybe there is too much black in our bedroom. We have a black bed frame, black candle holders, black curtains on the window and our bedding has black in it as well ....could this be the source of our prolems? Thanx.
Hi, Love of Writing. Black is a yin color; it shouldn't cause restlessness. So I'm not sure what could be the reasons for your sleeping problems. What color are your walls?
Excellent hub! It's a great read.
Is it bad if my apartment entrance door facing direct to my neighbour entrance door (within 12 ft length)?
Nope, not at all, Kyle :)
I was wondering if you could help me to rearrange my room. My room isn't too big but i need to know, right now i have my bed near my closet and my dresser against the wall near the foot of my bed which is also next to my bedroom door, how could i move things around so it will be easier for the chi to flow. and also i have a large buddha statue from Japan, he is standing holding a bowl in each hand, and his hands up in the air, can you tell me what he represents and where to place him for better chi, as well? And my daughters crib may need to go in my room as well, Please HELP ME?!
Hi NevaehsMommy, I believe the Buddha statue you have might actually be holding the gold ingots, not bowls. You can use the statue to enhance your wealth luck by placing it in the dining room or kitchen (where your financial luck is). Since you said your bedroom isn't big, maybe there're not many ways you can rearrange the furniture. To make the chi flow more freely, you can hang up a crystal ball, place a little plant or vase of fresh flowers near your bed, and make sure you always let plenty of light enter the room during the day.
My grandmother had the buddha statue in her dinning room for 20+ years. guess she knew better then me. . .lol, thanks and I will try some of your suggestions.
My wife is consistently talking about changing the "atmosphere" and "balance" in our bedroom. I'll be sure to point her to this article about "how to Feng Shui" the bedroom.
Thanks for sharing this information!
Thanks for dropping by, martycraigs. I hope your wife likes my feng shui tips. :)
You did a really nice job of making a complex subject interesting, understandable and fun! The best part about Feng Shui is that it does not have to be perfect, and it can be a lot of fun. Nice hub!
Yep, you're right. Feng shui = fun! Thanks for stopping by. :)
Hi. how about if I have a built in mirror headboard in my bed? Is that a bad fengshui?
Yep! Too much bouncing energy. It might cause a restless sleep.
I want to ask if this kind of bed has bad energy or not good in fengshui? here's the link of the bed. what do you think?
http://www1.thebrick.com/brickb2c/jsp/catalog/prod
thanks
i mean just the wall bed without the mirror and dresser. thanks
It's fine. The mirror should be removed from the bedroom, though.
I love the green and blues bedroom! :) I am a yin hehehe thank you for this enlightening hub.
Hmmm actually it's pretty easy to tell you're a yin! You seem like a very relaxed and calm type of person. Thanks so much for stopping by, Michelle. :)
Hahahahah Sometimes I can be out of balanced and be a yang... you know... :) I bookmarked your hub and will probably dish out an interview regarding feng shui for our website one of these days :)
I kind of wanna see your yang side of personality! hehehe....Thanks for bookmarking this. An interview on feng shui sounds like fun. :)
Hi. I would just like to inquire about fengshui in bedroom. I wanted to know if you know any good luck charms that can be used as fengshui to increase fertility chance of married couple that can be display inside the bedroom or any part of the house?
Any ideas is highly appreciated. Thanks a lot.
Hi Janelle, lucky objects for couples who want to have children include fruit trees and brass windchimes (for the garden or areas outside the house). Make sure you take care of the trees really well, though. As for the bedroom, try hanging a pair of paper red lanterns near the bed. Put a basket of fresh fruits in your bedroom. Pomegranates, in particular, are believed to represent fertility. Also, don't place bonzai, cacti or dried flowers inside your house, especially in the bedroom.
Fabulous article!
Om, thank you... this is great information and I am going to bookmark this hub as we are currently remodeling "the money pit" and can use all the chi and balance we can muster.
great read...
Hey thanks, this was really helpful. I'm still not exactly sure where the best place for my bed is. Is it ok for your feet to be pointing towards the wall where the door is, as long as you aren't directly in line with it? Or should it be pointing a different direction altogether? And does it matter what gua the head of the bed is in??
we have 3 doors in a straight line starting from the living room till the bedroom.have read that this is not good.any remedy?
@Chrissa - Yes, it's okay as long as the foot of your bed doesn't point directly to the door. You can calculate your "gua number" (from your date of birth) to decide which direction the head of your bed should be. Many feng shui websites provide a "gua calculator" as well as useful info about auspicious and unlucky directions for each gua number. :)
@isha - Having 3 doors in a straight line could mean that when your wealth luck comes in, it might go right out. The remedy is extremely simple. Don't keep all the doors open at the same time. :)
Quick question - the comment about the bed not facing a door. Is it any door or just the door that leads to the hall? The bed might face a bathroom door. Is that ok? If it's not ok, which positioning would be better? The bed facing the bathroom door or the bed facing a set of windows but you'll see the bed immediately once you enter the bedfroom? Both situations would have the bed against a wall. Thanks for your advice.
Hi Mimi, the foot of your bed should not point directly to any door. It's better to have the bed face the windows. :)
Hi Om, good day to you...to make things short, i'm almost done with my new home being build and i need your hand or advise from you for the proper positioning of every pieces if this is applicable in feng shui or not because based from what i read on other articles i got a lot of problems being encounter. If you don't mind i can send over you my house layout to have me an idea of do's and don'ts. Thanks and you can email me here; jarcay2000@yahoo.com
Hey...really nice hub. Yin and Yang explained in details with do's and don'ts that are really 'doable'. Thanks. Came across something similar called Vaasthu which I think is practised in India if am not mistaken. Guess all Eastern nations have some method of energy manipulation.
@Joselito - Got your email. I'll look at your home's layout and reply to you soon.
@RoseGardenAdvice - Yeah, I've heard about Vasthu. It's mostly used in Hindu architecture, I believe. Thanks for dropping by and commenting. :)
This is a complete note for feng shui. Nice post!
Hi om, I'm about to move to a condo in 3 weeks. The master bedroom has a bathroom and also, a sink and a mirror inside the bedroom. For the placement of the bed, I can only see it under a window and in line of the door. There's no other way I can move the bed. Is there a cure for the window and bed in line of the door? Are there any crystal cures such as hanging a crystal between the door and the bed? Please advise as this is the only position I cab place the bed in the room. You can also email me at evoxiris@gmail.com. Thank you so much.
Hi, evoxiris. There are 3 things you should do:
1.) Hang a crystal ball somewhere between the bed and the en suite bathroom.
2.) Keep the window and curtain closed when you sleep.
3.) Place a piece of furniture between the foot of the bed and the door. It could be a bookcase, upholstered bench, chair, etc.
Hi Om, thanks so much for you response on my email and it really helps a lot. A really nice hub. Sorry for late response as I'm busy a couple of weeks ago.
@Joselito - No problem. :)
Hi Om, interesting nice hub and i have a quick question for you maybe you can help me on this matter. my house is located at the center of a "Y" shape intersection road and since we transfering on this home we encounter a lot of problems in health and financially....any remedy do's and don'ts...thanks
AJ, try hanging a bagua mirror on the outside of your front door. Placing a fountain or shrubs near the entrance will also help. :)
Om, Thanks so much
I am moving into an apt you walk in to the left is a walkin closet, center across from door a window, and on the same wall in right hand corner is a bathroom. I can put my bed as in your example above but then I have the opening to bathroom across from me. I heard this is not good. So I was going to put the head of my bead against the wall you come in which would then have the head of bed between the entrance and bathroom and the window at the foot of bed. Know after reading I am not sure what I should do. Can you please advice!?! Thanks so much
Hi, if the foot of your bed points to the bathroom door, you can simply fix that by placing a piece of furniture between the bed and the bathroom. It could be a bookcase, a small bench, a room divider, etc. Hanging a crystal somewhere between the bed and bathroom will also help create more positive chi. :)
Oh, I just really enjoyed this hub! My room is black, white, purple and gray so I am happy to know my colors are balanced and my bed is positioned appropriately according to your diagram. I am however, storing some animal fur balls under my bed it appears.....I need a Roomba. Thanks for this hub..I will check out some others!
Black, white, purple and gray? That's an interesting color combination. As for the fur balls, that's probably not good feng shui LOL...thanks so much for the read and kind comment. :)
Very informative website! I actually need some advice, my bed is postioned so my feet faces the door as well as 2 other closet doors (on either side of the bedroom door) and there is no way in postioning the bed elsewhere. In addiion, I have a slanted ceiling (triangular shape), and my bed is positioned directly underneath it in the middle of the highest point with the line running own center of bed. Is that ok? Please help ! Thanks!!
Hi Anna, having a bed under a sloped ceiling is ok as long as your headboard is positioned directly under the highest point of the ceiling, not the lowest. Also, you should put a piece of furniture or room divider between the foot of your bed and the door.
Hi my wooden bed headboard I have placed against a wall but it has an air-conditioner above it is this ok? also at the end of the bed I have french doors where my feet face it, as I have heard that feet at the door is no good but I love the view and the fresh air at night in summer I like the doors open is this ok? On the right of me is my bedroom entrance door, Is it ok the way I positioned my bed???? please help me thanks
Hi Lina, you should put a piece of furniture between the foot of your bed and the French door. It doesn't have to be something big or something that would prevent you from looking at the nice view outside. A bench or small bookcase maybe. Other than that, your bedroom feng shui sounds all right.
Great hub!I practiced feng shui a few years ago and it seemed to make a difference. This was especially true with the arrangement of my grand daughter's room.
Hi! I'm glad to know feng shui has made a difference in your life. Some people see it as a silly superstition. But if we think about some of the feng shui rules, we'll find that they are actually based on common sense.
I loved this article! I have a book on Feng Shui that was nowhere near as helpful.
Thanks for dropping by, Genna. Glad you enjoyed this article. :)
What a great hub! I will bookmark it:) I actually have a question as well, where does brown color stand? Our bedroom is mainly brown (lots of wood) or beige... Is it Yin or Yang color?
Hi, chechetka. Brown is a yang color. It represents stability and warmth. Although it has the yang energy, brown isn't a bad color to use in the bedroom at all as long as you balance it with some yin colors. :)
Thanks! I have blue bed covers, so I suppose that is fine... I always felt I would like more color in the room, I was thinking of something red, but now I see that wouldn't be wise:) thanks for your advice!
Great Hub. I have heard that a room with lots of color is good for happiness and your overall wellbeing.
Yep, colorful = beautiful! :)
Hi... above my bed, there is sometimes build in like shelves. I do not know how to decsribe it.It's like a place i can put some decoration or books. it's above my bed.(the head)Do u think this is consider as a beam? This is build on the wall when i get married. Pls advice asap. Thanks.
No, since it's on the wall and not the ceiling right above you, it's not a beam. It's kind of like a wall-mounted shelf, right? I don't think you need to worry about it.
Thanks for your reply. Yes.. it's a wall mounted shelf. So i do not need to worry about it? Coz it's really above my head when i sleep.
Well, the shelf itself is not necessarily bad feng shui. It depends what you put on it. Try not to place items that might contain too much yang energy on that shelf (radio, laptop, too many books, etc.) Instead decorate it with lighter objects, such as framed photographs of you and your spouse or small figurines.
MY BED HAS WATER BED FRAME WHICH HAS DRAWERS UNDERNEATH, CANT AFFORD TO BUY A NEW ONE @ THE MOMENT WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THAT.
Just make sure all the stuff in your drawers is well organized. Create some space around the bed; don't place too many pieces of furniture too close to it. This way you can allow the chi to flow more freely even though there's no space under the bed.
I'm not sure how much I believe in Feng Shui, but I switched the position of my bed after reading this article.
Hehehe glad to know that my writing has successfully convinced you to feng shui your bedroom! :)
Very interesting Om. I have red and gold in my bedroom. I guess that says a lot about me. Oh, and my bed is not in the feet first position. Great information.
KoffeKlatch, thanks for stopping by. Sounds like your bedroom feng shui is great already. :)
I loved your article Om! I am planning to rearrange the room, de-clutter and paint a neutral color. The bed seems to be in a good position and I will be taking down the mirror,cleaning out under the bed and I've bought a pair of night stands, but there is a light fixture over the bed that I can't remove or get the bed away from, it's positioned more towards the foot of the bed. How can I counter act the negativity of this? We do have a pair of small lights on either side of the bed too to create softer light. Also, the edges of the night stand are squared...any way to balance out the cutting chi? Thanks!
Hi Leelee, thanks for stopping by. An overhead light fixture is not ideal for a bedroom. So just don't use it. Use your small lamps instead. As for the square nightstands, you may put a piece of fabric (like a small tablecloth) on top of it to cover the edges. :)
I am renovating my bedroom soon and will be removing the carpeting. Due to allergies I am going to be putting down a wood floor. Thinking of using a beige color on 3 walls and a soft blue or green on the 3rd. The placement of my bed is good (diagonally across the room from the door and against a solid wall, but it is under a slightly sloped ceiling and I have a metal headboard. Any suggestions?
The 4th wall will be soft blue or green... sorry!
Hi true2me. That sounds good. Just make sure the head of your bed is NOT directly under the lowest part of the sloped ceiling. :)
We did a new addition with a bedroom loft. The loft is open and there is a skylight and a ceiling fan above the bed! There is no room to move the bed away from the ceiling fan or the sky light. What can I do? The skylight has a blind but it still is sunken into the ceiling.
@lisa - A skylight is like a window, it could drain your energy and make you feel like you never get enough sleep. Putting a sheer canopy over the bed can be a good feng shui cure for this. As for the ceiling fan, simply avoid using it.
I am expecting a new baby In June and have my bedroom at the end of a hallway. I originally had the crib in our room right by the Death Position. I have since in preparation for the baby placed the crib elsewhere and removed mirrors. But with the hallway should I sleep with the door closed. Or will hanging pictures in the hall really slow down the fast chi. I saw this somehwere else but you seem to be more thorough..So fascinated by Feng Shui now. How long until I might notice a difference in my sleep do you think?
Hi, Molli. First of all, congrats on your new baby. And yes, hanging pictures in the hallway can slow down the rushing chi. Besides hanging pictures, you could also hang a crystal or place a leafy potted plant near the hallway entrance. These objects could help as well. :)
Hi Om Paramapoonya! I saw your hub on my sidebar! I couldn't help but click as this has held my interest for some time. I rented several documentary dvd's on the subject and learned that even Donald Trump had one of his strip malls designed by a Fung Shui master! Everything he does seems to turn out good monetarily so I don't doubt it had any problems lol :)
Anyway, strange that before I even rented the dvd's I had already picked out a light green and a darker green, and had a "outdoor" type them I wanted to go into. Right down to already getting the green sheets and a Safari type bedspread. Before I could finish I was injured, and not only could I not finish the room, but I cannot lay flat on my back. The room is set up strangely though. Not at all like your photos. It's rectangle, and the door is in the middle! I already had the head of my bed at one end and the dresser with mirror on the side. It too is green, although several people have argued with me it is brown. (I have a colorblind uncle, but they say females cannot be, but I still see a green dresser)lol! Anyway, I never keep anything under the bed either, but it's been about 5 years and I'm almost able to be able to sleep on my bed again. Since I already have the green paints and things to make it so much more like outdoors, I am wondering about the ceiling. I am going to put a ceiling fan in, but it wouldn't be over the bed anyway, so my question is, do you think a light blue would be good for my ceiling? I've already considered it, and the only white I want to be the door frame and window frames.
I also have already no electronic devices at all in my bedroom because my doctor had told me years ago, that we should never bring everyday things into our rooms, to leave them out. And to never do NON related sleep things in the room like play a game or work, or tv. Those are for the rooms they belong in, and he was not into Fung Shui he just said it was good practice to keep our minds in the mind frame that "bedrooms are for REST and SLEEP." What do you think about a light blue for a ceiling? Thank you for a response, I've always had sleep problems so I'm trying anything new that would be helpful. Thanks. -Kathy
Yep, light blue will be a good color to paint your ceiling. The color green on the walls represents the wood element. Earth and water go well with wood. So you should paint your ceiling with a color that symbolizes one of these elements. Brown, pastel yellow and blue are all good choices. As for the ceiling fan, maybe you shouldn't install it. Since you tend to have sleeping problems, the yang energy from a fan or a lighting fixture on the ceiling could easily disturb your sleep, even though it's not positioned right above your bed.
Sawadee ka!
I totally agree with the rest of readers and fans of your article. Your article is indeed very useful and informative. Most importantly is that you are so helpful and responds actively to all those who have submitted their comments :) Do keep up the good work!
Meanwhile, I do have a few queries in need of your advice/feedback:
1. My bed is positioned right under the ceiling fan and unfortunately there is no possibility of me moving the bed. How can this fengshui flaw be countered?
2. The foot of my bed faces my wardrobe which has 3 sliding doors. I can't place any fixtures between the foot of my bed and the wardrobe as the space is merely 1ft wide :( Please help.
3. My wardrobe door is not exactly of mirror finishing however it's of tinted acrylic door finishing. Is this considered bad?
I hope you are able to give me some good advice on the above and thank you in advance!! :)
Sawaddee Ka! Thanks for visiting this page. Here are my suggestions:
1. Just avoid using the fan and it'll be ok. Or if your budget allows, install a canopy over the bed.
2. Hang a small crystal somewhere between the wardrobe and the bed. The wardrobe contains a lot of stagnant chi, and hanging a crystal is an easy feng shui fix for that.
3. Don't worry about the acrylic finish. As long as it's not a mirror, it's fine for a bedroom.
Hi. We're moving into a new apartment and I want to know the best way we can "feng shui" the bedrooms.
Masters: when you enter the room, on the left side of the room is a bathroom and next to that is a walk-in closet = 2 doors; on the wall opposite the doorway is a window (not directly facing the door. It looks like the best place to put our full-sized bed would be on the wall facing the bathroom and walk-in closet doors.
Bedroom #2: My mom (grandma) and our baby are sharing this room. Grandma has a bed with cabinet storage underneath (no headboard). Baby has a crib. Both beds are white. The door to their room is at the end of the short hall, there's a window on the wall opposite the door, window faces their walk-in closet. Can we position the crib perpendicular to grandma's bed? Their room is small.
Thanks.
Also, the bottom foot part of our bed is blocked coz we have this kind of bedframe: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/malm-bed
Reading from your past advice to similar problems of beds facing doorways, does that blocked frame bottom thing count as "something that comes between the bed and the door"?
Hi, Metalla!
It's okay to put the head of your bed against the wall facing the bathroom and closet doors. Make sure you keep the toilet seat and bathroom door closed all the time. One other problem is that the closet and footboard contain a lot of stagnant chi, so it might be a good idea to hang a crystal somewhere between your bed and the closet. True, the footboard can be good because it stands between the door and the bed, but at the same time, it's considered to be a "chi blocker." You don't need to buy a new bed, though. A crystal should help facilitate the flow of chi.
As for the second bedroom, you can place the crib perpendicular to the bed as long as neither of them faces the bedroom door directly.
Hi , Thanks for the intersting Article. I would really love to have a dressing table (with a big mirror) and I bought one and have placed it next(right hand side) of the Bed Headboard and that mirror faces the door of the Bedroom whereas the position of the Bed is really fine its diagonally opposite to Bedroom Entrance. But as per you Article , Mirror should not reside in Bedroom. Do I have any other alternatives for this.?
Yeah, it's not ideal to have a mirror in the bedroom. Feng shui practitioners believe it can bounce the chi around too much and does not promote a peaceful environment. But if you really want to keep the mirror in your bedroom, just make sure the mirror doesn't face the bed. :)
Hi, This is really an interesting and very helpful info.I have few queries and need your advice:
1. We recently moved to an apartment,bedroom is in southEast but we have a door at SouthWest. Can you please let me know if having door is a bad feng shui and do let me know what needs to be done to rectify this.
2. Is it bad feng shui that my apartment entrance door facing direct to my neighbour entrance door.
I also have a SE facing bedroom. Door in NW corner, north wall adjoins bathroom. Window on east wall, built in wardrobe on west wall(no doors on yet though). I am ready to decorate but need to incorporate a desk and my bed obviously! Possibility of including desk in the SW corner inside wardrobe but when doors open it would be directly facing the door. I want to re-start as a writer freelance- hence the desk. So bed on the north or south wall? Where should I put the desk and facing which way? Which colours would be good? Very confused!! Please can you help me?
Hi Asha, as long as the foot of your bed doesn't point directly to the door, it's fine. And it's okay that your entrance directly faces the neighbor's door. :)
csb, you should place the head of your bed against the south wall. This way your feet won't point to the door and the head of your bed won't be under the window. Is it possible to put your desk in another room? Having a desk in the bedroom is not ideal.
Unfortunately there is nowhere else for a desk. I was thinking of putting it in the NE corner facing E, therefore facing the door but kind of behind it as it opens(albeit 8 feet away), and also screening it from the bed when I'm sleeping?
Yes, that's a good place to put your desk. You should also put a screen, room divider or hang a piece of fabric between the desk and the bed, if possible.
Hi! This is a very informative site. I would really appreciate getting some advice from you regarding:
1) the placement of my daughter's bed: sharing the same wall as the door or putting it under the window? I only have these 2 choices, which one is better?
2) The main door of my house faces the side of the staircase. Is this bad? Thank you so much for your help!
Hi! I just sent a question regarding the placement of my daughter's bed and here's additional information: putting the headboard under the window will give the bed a "command position" because it is diagonally across the door. But putting it on the same wall as the door will give it a solid wall support. Which one should I choose?
Hello, Teacher G. It's okay if the head or one side of the bed shares the same wall with the door. But I don't recommend placing the head of the bed beneath the window. I'm not sure what you meant by "main door facing the side of the staircase," but as long as it doesn't face the staircase directly, it should be fine.
Hi Om, I love your home decor advice and tips. Feng Shui has always been too complicated for me so I have stayed away from it, but these tips are very easy. I can, at the very least, move out all the things that are under the bed!
haha yep, that's one thing you can easily do! Thanks so much for dropping by, Pia. Glad you enjoyed this hub. :)
I loved the information
need small changes to make
but the rest,is ok :)
tank u
You're welcome. :)
Hi, my marriage are is missing fro the baqua map. What is the remedy for this? Many thanks.
Yeah, unfortunately this simple map doesn't work with irregular floor plans. I suggest you apply the map to each room instead of the entire apartment.
Hello , my bed is facing south (legs pointing south) i have heard that the bed should be on the south wall and you should face northwards while sleeping , but if i change my bed for the headboard to be on the southwall i am in the same wall as the door frame and i cant see the door if anyone is entering , what do you suggest.
Hi, My hubby is having some career problems. He is not getting good job offers. Pls suggest some remedies. His DOB is actually 11/5/59, but as he was born on 11th May at 11.30 pm, his DOB officially is 12/5/59. Our main entrance is facing North. Small passage connecting the entrance and hall. On the right hand side of the passage, on the east side, there is kitchen. next to the hall, we have our bedroom with attached bathroom. as per bagua, career area is our kitchen. Next to career, i.e self understanding area is missing. Please advice some simple and effective changes.
@Anu - It depends on what type of feng shui strategy you're using. According to a more complex type of feng shui, you'll need to calculate your gua number (using your date of birth) in order to determine which direction your bed should face. This article, however, is based on a more general and basic feng shui, so I'd suggest you shouldn't worry about the directions too much. Instead, just make sure the foot of your bed doesn't point at the door directly and the head of your bed isn't right under a window.
@PMK - Since your career section is in the kitchen, I just have a few suggestions on how to decorate and utilize this area. 1). You might want to decorate the kitchen with fresh flowers or potted plants. Iris, lily and lucky bamboo are some good options, as they all symbolize growth and wisdom which should be beneficial for your husband's career luck. 2). Don't always use just one or two stove burners. If there're four burners on your stove, make sure you alternately and regularly use all of them. Feng shui practioners believe that unused burners symbolize missed opportunities. 3). You may also decorate the kitchen with other lucky objects, such as i-ching coins, fish figurines and crystals.
Dear Om, Thank you sooooo much for the reply. After reading your article, I have made some changes i.e I have put one small waterfall with lamp in the career area i.e my kitchen. I have started getting enquiries or atleast a reply stating that they have received the CV. My worry is the distance between the lamp and my gas burner is just one feet away. Will it effect my hubby's career opportunities? Is placing a running horse facing the main entrance a good symbol for success? We have a french glass window of 8 feet high and 6 feet broad in the fame area. Please suggest some remedy. Please tell where should I place the bamboo/i-ching coins, fish figues etc (North, east, west or south).
Hi,read some of your articles.I am confused of a house that we built in our land,having problems ever since,financially on that house,lots of money being wasted.Me the lady not able to stay in that house in peace,always problem,when I go there for holidays.Land is South facing,built house leaving space in fornt and back for garden.side entrance from West.everyone likes the design of my house,me too,but i wonder what is wrong.
We would like to seek your advice on how we should position our bed.
East wall is shared with toilet but toilet bowl is not attached to the same wall.
North wall is used up by the built in cabinet.
South wall - window opening.As my husband n myself belongs to East group (Kua 1 & 3) we have placed the headboard of our bed on the East wall. Please advise if this is alright.
hey (i am in 11 class) i have a light pink color wall just in front of my study table and to my rite there is the door and on my left there is a big size window.. my tube light is placed on the wall at top .
is every thing okay ..if no than what should i do if i really want haigh energy ,motivation ,energy in my life
Hi, I am a bit confused. How should I divide my house i.e octagen shape(bagua map) or should i divide my entire flat into 9 equal parts? which corner is helpful people corner? If I want to find out my career corner, according to bagua map it will be North side. But if i divide my house into 9 equal parts, it will be somewhere in North-east direction. Please help.
@PMK - Everything sounds fine, except the direction the horse figurine faces. The running horse symbolizes authority, strength and success, so you shouldn't make it face the main entrance, which makes it look like the horse is running out of the house. As for the bamboo, i-ching coins and fish figurines, you can put them anywhere in your career, wealth and fame areas.
@Arsh - Is your house located at the end of a T-junction, or on top of a hill by itself, or surrounded by tall buildings? It's hard to pinpoint what is wrong with your house feng shui without knowing much about its surroundings. One thing you can try is to hang a bagua mirror on the outside of your entrance door to prevent bad energy and bad luck from coming inside.
@Tal - Yes, you can place your bed there. Just make sure the foot of your bed doesn't point at the door directly.
@aman - Yes, it sounds fine. Consider hanging up crystals. Also, make sure your room doesn't look cramped. If you want more energy, you will need a room with adequate space for the chi to flow more freely.
@R - Hi! This article should be able to help you define each area of your house, based on the Aspirations of the Bagua: http://om-paramapoonya.hubpages.com/hub/feng-shui-
Hmmm. I placed my bed right under my window meaning my head is right near the window. I actually sleep better and I'm having amazing dreams every night. Also being that my ceiling fan in in the middle of my room I have no choice but to sleep under it. Ahhh doesn't it feel great to prove these things wrong. Listen people, you don't have to follow these "rules." Many people are breaking this list and still get wonderful sleep and great energy.
Hi, If I divide my entire house into 9 equal parts, my entire fame area will open into glass sliding windows of my balcony. any remedy please? Can I stick red triangle pictures on that window? can i place chinese knife of 2 feet long on the career wall to boost my career or can it be placed on helpful friends area? Please suggest.
Hi Alicia, I'm glad you sleep well with the head of your bed under the window. I have spoken to lots of people who said their lives are perfectly fine without feng shui, and also many others who said feng shui has really worked for them. I can understand why you think feng shui is a silly thing, but I'd like to remind you that it is a totally harmless practice. No animals are sacrificed. No one's well-being is put at risk. And it doesn't cause any harm to society in any way. It's just all about how people choose to arrange their furniture or decorate their home. I believe many feng shui strategies are based on common sense anyway. The fact that feng shui practitioners advise people against placing the head of the bed under a window, for example, isn't totally nonsensical. The cold air can easily come in through the window in the winter and make you sick or disturb your sleep. Or the sound of the rain against the window pane may wake you up at night. I'm not saying it's absolutely the best way to organize our home. All I'm saying is it has worked for many people and it doesn't hurt anyone. If you don't believe in feng shui, that's fine. But you should also respect others who choose to practice it.
@R - The fire and wood elements are believed to be beneficial for the fame area. So you can decorate the area with any red objects, items that are made from wood, or place a potted plant with red flowers on your balcony. As for the "Chinese knife", I just want to make sure you're talking about the "coin knife", which is a collection of Chinese coins arranged and tied together in the sword shape. If this is what you're talking about, you should hang it up in your wealth or career sections. However, if you mean a real knife, don't hang it up anywhere. According to feng shui, hanging up objects with very sharp edges are inauspicious.
Dear Om:
Many thanks for this very useful hub. I also liked a lot the Small Bedroom ideas hub.
My house is very small, I live with some pack rat relatives who love clutter. My bedroom is tiny and my bed is almost immediately behind my desk, where I work about 10 hours per day.
Since I started working at home I am less productive than when I worked in a real office and need way more time finishing a task than before. I get distracted easily and can't focus at all. A friend suggested Feng Shui, so here I am and I'm glad to find this good stuff ;-) I thought about a folding screen in order to hide the view of the desk from the bed, but probably there isn't enough space for one. Can I put books, documents and other things in trays under the bed? (can't have a loft bed and here it's a very earthquake-prone country, so the trays would be a good alternative). Could you please give me a little bit more of advice on how to apply Feng Shui in this case? Thanks a lot in advance.
Hiya OM, I love your advice - well done!
Is a dreamcatcher on the wall my bed is against ok feng shui? Also, there is no other place to move my bed, it faces the window but the head part is in path of door.
Much peace - Claire May
Wow, this is great so much interesting information. Thank you. How do closets figure into any room set up? Or, perhaps I mean, what do they symbolize (e.g., need a closet on the career side be counter-acted in any way?). Are crystals universally good at counter acting interrupted flow? Also in a child's room, what does the chid section symbolize?
@Ana - Hi, Ana. Putting a screen between the desk and the bed will be a good feng shui cure if your have problem sleeping. The position of your desk is also important, though. Make sure your back (when you sit at the desk) doesn't face a window but a wall. Also, you should be able to see the door from your your desk. I don't recommend storing your belongings beneath the bed (unless you really have no other options). Maybe you should consider wall shelves instead.
@Claire May - No, I don't think a dreamcatcher is against feng shui. And if the head of your bed isn't right under the window, that's fine.
@Jules - I don't think the closet has any particular symbolic meaning. It is a storage area, so it contains a lot of stagnant energy, which isn't ideal to be placed in the wealth or career sections. Crystals can be placed in almost every room to increase the flowing of positive chi and counteract negative energy. Don't put crystals or any lucky objects in the bathroom, though. It's best not to glamorize the bathroom too much. As for the children section in a child's bedroom, it symbolizes the general well-being of the child and the relationship or understanding between the child and parents.
Hi OM, I just moved into a new place, and am still rearranging my bedroom. I have read somewhere that it's not really a good idea to have your headboard on the same side as a door, but that is how my bed is arranged right now. I made a diagram below to show how my current bedroom is arranged. I am wondering if it would be better if I just move my bed on the opposite wall, feet facing East. My worry is that to my left would be the door to the balcony, and I'm not sure if that would be okay. I will have a better view of the main entrance to my bedroom door though, which I currently cannot see well because it is on the same side as my bed. I also have a desk that I am planning on moving to face the window, but it is currently lying against the bathroom wall. Please advice me on what would be best.
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Oops! Sorry! I guess text diagrams don't show right. Sorry for multiple posts!
Here is a link to a screen cap of the image I made on the text box though:
http://i56.tinypic.com/6qz402.jpg
If that doesn't work, I'll just reiterate:
Right now, my headboard is on the east, facing west. To my right is the window. On the same side as the window is a door to the balcony. In front of me is a blank wall. On the same side of the wall where my bed is currently against, is the main door to my bedroom. To the direct left of my bed is the closet. Upon entering the room, you face the bathroom door, only it is slightly to the right, and the closet previously described, is to the left.
I hope that is detailed enough, and thank you in advanced!
My basic question is: Will it be okay to have the bed facing east, but with the door to the balcony to the left side of my bed? There does not seem to be that many options for me :(
Hi, Reiko. I think you should move the bed to the opposite wall. You can hang a curtain over the balcony door if you're worried too much chi might flow in and disturb your sleep.
Hi Om. Many thanks for the answer :-) I don't have problems with sleeping, but I do have problems with productivity and lack of concentration. Yep, probably I have to get those wall shelves.
Reiko gave me a good idea: I will post the pic to a diagram of my bedroom-office in case you would like to analyze it and comment more; I'm sure that many people have the same problem of having to use a small bedroom as their home office. I don't know how to upload it here, so the link is: http://oi41.tinypic.com/6qdzib.jpg
Thanks again!
Hi, Ana. I just took a look at your diagram, and yep, you seem to have lots of stuff in one little room! I'm not sure how big your desk is, but if it's possible, you should change its position just a little. Keep the desk in the same area but have it face the north wall instead of west. This way you can see the door from your desk (symbolizing clear perception and good command of your own life) and your back will be supported by the south wall (symbolizing stability). If it looks too cramped on the left side of the room, maybe you can put the printer table somewhere along the west wall, near the door.
Hi there, Ist bad luck to have bedroom color dark brown?
Nope, it isn't.
Thank for advice :)
Im so happy now. I just painted my bedroom wall dark brown, I got told by fengshui guy that is bad luck to have dark brown color in my bedroom, he said that it will make me sick in the
future.
Hmmm strange. Did he explain why?
He said that dark brown color is too hot for the bedroom. Is not good for health especially for women. I'm so stress, what should i do??
Hi, can i use puzzle mirror (consist of many small mirror) or few small mirrors at dining wall to reflect wealth of food? If my wall mounted air-conditioner under my sofa in living room? Do i have solution for this?
@Nikkili - That's interesting. I had never heard that using dark brown as the main color of the bedroom can bring bad luck or illnesses. However, I know that some feng shui practitioners believe that dark brown is associated with the fall or autumn, so it could cause lethargy or lack of ambition if you use it as the main color of your bedroom. But you can easily fix that problem by using decor items, furniture or bed sets of lighter or more inspiring colors, such as purple, green, orange or white.
@Terri - Yes, you can use that type of mirror. It's quite unorthodox but I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I didn't understand your question about the air-conditioner, though.
Thats a great idea. Thanks so much for the advice :))
Hi there... this is a great website with many information and they are useful.
However, can I also enquire that is it good to have a small potted plant in the bedroom as I heard it is good?
Also can the foot of the bed face a window? If that is the only position I can place my bed... What can I do to counter if it is a bad placement?
@Mingli - Yes, having a potted plant in the bedroom is a good thing. For the bedroom, you should choose a small plant with round leaves instead of an tall upright one with pointed leaves. Plants with round leaves contain yin energy, which helps create a more relaxing atmosphere in the bedroom. Also, having the foot of the bed facing the window is fine.
I have window on the north direction and my bed is under the window. My feet faces the two closet doors. Should I have feet towards the closet, or just have feet under the window?
Having your feet under the window would be better.
today..a tortoise came inside my house,,at the porch to be precise..is it a good sign?
Hi. I can only give you advice on how to arrange furniture and decorate a home, using feng shui strategies. Honestly, I have no idea whether a live animal coming into your house is an auspicious sign or not. Sorry.
What a fascinating article! I'm going see what I can do to improve the feng shui in my bedroom. Thank you for the excellent hub--voted it up.
Hi there, I have my front door facing towards my back door a bit! What should I do ?
@Leah Helensdottr - Thanks for stopping by, Leah. Glad you found this hub interesting. :)
@Mrs_vobg - You can hang a piece of fabric or place some furniture between the front and back doors to redirect the flow of chi. That way the energy won't go right out after it comes in.
Hi there, so I just positioned my bed diagonal last night and my heads about a foot from the window with no headboard and is this a concern? I woke up feeling untrested and drowsy all day but it could be just a cooincidence...I had my head parallel to my door would this have been better?
Hi. I'm not sure what you meant by "positioned the bed diagonal." You mean you put your bed in the corner diagonally opposite the door? Or is the bed itself diagonally pointing to the door?
the foot of my bed is facing the door of the bathroom and bedroom door. I have a king size bed and could not re-arrange the position bec. the room is small. I have a partner but decided to sleep on the other room. Relationship has failed and we are just roommates. We have moved together in this townhouse 11 months ago. About 3 months ago I placed a divider on the foot of my bed facing the door. Before that I was always sick. Can there be a cure for my failed relationship. And having the divider on foot of the bed a good idea.
Hello, Mike. Does the divider conceal the entire sight of the door? It's good that you put something between the foot of your bed and the door, but ideally, you should still be able to see the door from your bed. So a bookcase or free-standing shelving unit that allows you to partially see the door would be a better option than a tall room divider. As for your other question, I'm afraid I have no good advice for you. Feng shui might help couples have a smoother relationship or help single people have better romance luck, but I'm not sure if it can revive a failed relationship.
Well i have to share a room with my sister and i don't have a lot of room in my bedroom. And so my feet are facing my closet door it that ok or not? And also my roof is slanted and i am underneath the lower part is that ok or not?And also there is baskets under my bed but i don't have any room to move the baskets out from under my bed so what do i do about that.
Hi Om,
Your hub is very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us :-) I live in a one bedroom apartment where the kitchen leads into the bedroom and the bedroom leads into the bathroom. I have two questions for you: 1. In bed our feet are facing the wall of the bathroom and the toilet is directly behind that wall - is that bad feng shui? 2. As you walk into my bedroom I have a mirror that reflects the stove in the kitchen - is that bad feng shui? Thanks so much!
@Kailey - Having the foot of the bed pointing at the closet door is not ideal, but not as bad as having it directly facing the bedroom door. So don't worry about it. And it's better to have the head of your bed under the highest part of the slope ceiling. If you can't reposition the bed, hang a crystal over your bed, or place a small mirror on the head of the bed or nightstand. And make the mirror face the ceiling. Also, it's okay to keep the basket under the bed as long as you keep the entire area under your bed clean and organized.
@Angie - No, there's nothing wrong with having the foot of the bed facing the bathroom wall. As for the second question, it sounds like the mirror directly faces the bedroom entrance? If so, it might be better for you to place the mirror somewhere else because the mirror reflects the chi and stops it from entering the bedroom. Accordingly, there might not be enough energy flowing in your bedroom.
Hi, the sight is very useful. Where can I keep a table fan in bedroom. We don't hav ceiling fan. For now, the fan is at the northwest side, on the left side of the bed.
Yeah, it's fine to put your fan there.
Hello I am trying to improve my romance. I am kua number 1 so I need to be facing South . My bed is currently on the North wall of my bedroom . If I put my bed in South position my feet will be facing north wall with no door and head will be alligned with my bedroom door approx 180 cm away. Is it worth doing as I really want to improve my romance. Thank you
No, I wouldn't recommend that. Your bed should not be aligned with the door. There are other ways to improve romance, such as decorating the room with objects that enhance romance luck or accessorizing the room with furniture pieces that come in a pair.
Hello,
I am living in one room included bathroom inside. I have pretty much everything in my room. Any suggestion? Like you said no TV in the bedroom etc..
Thank you soo much!
Hi, Inga. Your should try to separate the entertainment and working area (where the TV and computer are) from the bed area. You could easily use a fabric, bead curtain, room divider or tall piece of furniture to separating the two areas. Good luck.
Hi, we're renting a family friends'house my mattress is directly lying on the floor since I didn't bring the other half of the bed due to lack of space. When we sleep our head is towards the wood cabinet and our feet is directly facing the window we also have a bathroom inside the bedroom. I noticed since we moved in the house our expenses is like overflowing and there's no money left even after paydays. It seems we have unending bills of payments and I never get to save any penny. Please advise me what to do...
Hi, June. Tell me a little more about the room (the exact locations of certain things like the bed, bedroom door, windows and bathroom door, etc). It's hard to figure out what's wrong with the feng shui of your room if I don't have a clear vision of it.
Can you keep bamboo in your bedroom?
Yes. The bamboo plant is considered a lucky object.
Hi Om, What does heading or facing to a certian direction on fengshui mean? should we sleep with our head or our feet on that direction?? Thanks for ur time..
Well, a good article would clearly explain which part of the bed should or should not face certain directions. In my article, I made it clear that the foot of the bed should not directly point at or face the bedroom door.
hi om, i am going to re arrage my bed, cos i realise that the head of my bed is facing the unlucky direction for my kua (8), however my room have a problem, my room have 2 doors n a 2 panel window.
here is my current bedroom bed layout..
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i am having a headache where to place the bed, wanted to head face west.. but it will be bed head under window
any advice is greatly appreciated
thanks
Hi. You can go ahead and place your bed where you want it to be. Don't worry too much about the window. Just close the blinds or curtain before you go to bed. Keep in mind that the curtains should be thick and heavy rather than flowy and translucent. This is because the heavy drape symbolically transforms a window into a wall.
Thank you for the kind advice. . Appreciate it. Will make the changes n see if things feel better
This was a very helpful hub. Though I still have a few questions. I've heard that keeping a water fountain in the bedroom is bad luck and will make you worry. I for one find the sound of water very relaxing and it helps drown out the sound of the road beside the house. Would it still be bad to keep one? Also do you know what should I do if there is a huge window in the way. I'm trying to put a sort of bookshelve in the knowledge section but the windows in the way. I could put it the corner put then it would be in the area next to the knowledge area. (Forgot it)
Thanks in advance!
@the Curious - The energy in the bedroom is supposed to be calm, quiet and grounded. A water fountain creates a lot of movement and sound, so it keeps the energy very active and doesn't promote serenity. That's all. If you really like to have a water fountain in the bedroom, choose a very small one; adjust the flow of the water to be very gentle; and don't place it too close to the bed. As for your knowledge area, it's actually good to have a window there because that means the area can get a lot of natural light. The brightness in the knowledge area promotes wisdom and clarity of the mind. So it's ok if you can't put a bookshelf there. Try not to close the curtains or blinds, but allow lots of light to shine in.
Hi Om,
So in regards to feng shui, it seems my bedroom layout is extremely problamatic. I currently sleep in the box room, which means I am a little tight on space. I've uploaded an image below, just so you can get an idea of what it currently looks like atm.
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/viola2889
So Image 1, is the way my bedroom currently is. As you can see part of my head would lay under the window when I sleep, which isn't exactly great.
Image 2, is basically an option if I were to rearrange the bed position. One big plus is that there would be more space in the room. But as you can see, I'd still be laying partly beneath the window, and the foot head would touch the wall. Also I know that if the bed is directly aligned with the door, it's not ideal. But does the same apply to this layout, even though it's not in the death position, the feet/legs are still visible, well the sides of them?
Another option was buying a futon, but the only problem is if turned into a bed, it wouldn't have a headboard, plus I don't know how comfortable they really are. But it would mean there would be more space!
Apologies for the lengthy post, but I'd appreciate the advice. :)
Hi Im hoping u can help me with my sleeping arrangement, my kau is 9 though my head position is north & the headboard is against the toilet wall, i can't place my bed any were else r i will be under a window or facing the door is there anything i can do to improve my sleep & life ?
The foot of my bed is facing the bathroom door. Is this the same as pointing to the exiting door of the bedroom. Does this mean that I am going to be going to the bathroom all night? LOL
@Viola - Option 1 is actually ok, because the head of your bed is only partially beneath the window. Plus, you can always cover the window with blinds or a heavy drape. Option 2 wouldn't be so good, because the foot of your bed will be against a wall. From feng shui perspective, that is a chi blocker and can hinder your progress in life. As for option 3 (futon), it's ok that it has no headboard, as you can place the head of the futon against a wall. A wall can provide a solid support the same way a headboard does.
@Nichola - Having the headboard against a wall connecting to the bathroom and placing it under a window are both not ideal. But I would choose the latter, because you can close the window and roll down the curtain as you sleep. Or if your bed has a headboard, it doesn't need to be placed against any wall at all.
@Fred - No, not as bad. Just keep the bathroom door closed when you sleep, or place a room divider between the bathroom and the bed.
Thank you for your feedback however if i place my bed under the window i will have a slope in the ceiling on either side coming down till bed hight i will also have a wall which faces me me now that excludes out for the chimney that has pointing corners however my furniture is all pine my bed has a big headboard & a small footboard, i have 2 units a wardrobe & 2 bedside cabinets with matching lamps i also have a budda that burns insence a glass bowl full of different crystals & an angel with a crystal hanging at my window although the direction important sleeping in now is north which is not a direction i suddenly be facing in the year ahead so any suggestions?
@Nichola - If the head of your bed is right under the lowest part of the slope ceiling, place a small mirror on top of the headboard and make it face the ceiling. A bed with a footboard, by the way, is not ideal because it's considered to be a chi blocker. And for people of kua number 9, north is not the only lucky direction. East, south and southeast are also good, and you can arrange the head of your bed to face any of these directions.
Hello I have the problem with my bed sharing a wall with the bathroom this is my only position for sleeping is there any cures for this?
@Vicky - Is it possible to place something between the wall and the head of the bed? Like a book shelf or an armoire? I also have heard that you can place a mirror on top of your headboard and have it reflect the wall, but that wouldn't be my personal choice of solution.
pls let me know my kids rooms furniture is in pulple and pick colour can i use yellow in wall colour.and in bed room can i use orange in east wall?
I would be interested in some more science behind this. Maybe some case studies. I have really mixed feeling towards the notion of feng shui.
On one side I think that there really is something to it. I know of chi and and have utilized it in martial arts in the past. But this seems a bit different, I never thought of my house having chi.
I'm not saying it isn't real. I'm just not a believer. Perhaps you have some experiments I could try to help convince me?
@moon - You want to use both yellow and orange for your kids' bedroom walls? That might create too much yang energy. Maybe you should pick only one of them and choose a pastel shade instead of a bright shade.
@ScentsForCandles - I've never heard of any scientific studies about feng shui. But I think a lot of feng shui rules are based on common sense and have psychological effects on us. For example, from a feng shui perspective, we shouldn't place the head of our bed right under a window. That makes sense in way because sounds or cold winter air that seep in through the window could disturb our sleep. And when you look at the yin and yang colors, you'll find that yin colors are less vibrant and therefore tend to create calming effects. Yang colors, on the other hand, are bright and bold so they tend to cheer up and energize us. I'm not trying to convince you to become a feng shui lover, but only trying to show you that certain things in feng shui do make sense. :)
Fabulous Hub Om! I'm impressed and added you today as someone to follow! I just completed a video hub of a number of Feng Shui Insprirational videos that have helped me design my recent home. You may like to see some of these video clips! I added this hub as one of my links where people could benefit from your research and the pointers that you have made in your hub page! My article is at: http://artzgirl.hubpages.com/hub/Feng-Shui-Inspira
Thanks so much for such a wonderful article on this! I am re-working my bedroom Feng Shui this week. I've recently moved and it has been difficult to sleep in this room, for some reason! Thanks for your inspiring article! I will put some of these things to practice!
Thanks for your kind words, ArtzGirl. I've checked out your article; it's very neat. Keep up the good work!
Very cool Om! I'm glad to find another Feng Shui Enthusiast! I'm glad you like the article! Thanks! You are doing a great job informing people about Feng Shui! You keep up the great work too!
I am wondering if it is ok to have a mirror in the bedroom if it's not near the bed? Or would you advise against it all together?
It's not ideal because it could create too much yang energy and cause a restless sleep, but if you normally don't have sleeping problems, having a mirror in the bedroom is probably ok. Just place it where it won't face the bed directly.
Hi,
Our Masterbedroom door actually has 2 doors for closing. I read somewhere that 2 doors means one of the partners will mostly be away from home. My husband travels a lot on job & is available only in the weekends. We want him to have local projects so that he can spend more time with family. We bought a crystal chime to be hung in the pathway leading to the master bedroom. Are there any other suggestions? Thanks,
Which is more acceptable for bed placement: Putting it against the wall, so the headboard is on the same wall as the door, or across the room, so the headboard is on the far wall from the door, but in the opposite corner where the side of the bed would be under a window?
@deepavyasa - Are the two doors directly aligned with each other? If so, you might want to place a piece of furniture or room divider between them so the chi that enters the room won't go right out. Also, hanging a crystal chime in the hallway is a great idea.
@Ian - It depends on your personal situation. If you often have problems sleeping or experience a lack of energy, you might want to keep your bed away from the window. But if you're trying to make progress in your business or career, placing the bed in the diagonal corner from the door is supposed to be a more auspicious spot even if it is under a window.
Hi Om,
Thanks for your prompt reply. I am new to this hubpages & found it interesting & informative. I have started incorporating fengshui at our home. If I have any more questions, I will write to you.
Hi I have a fitted wardrobe in my room which has mirrors on outside, it faces the door and my bed...there is jus no way for me to movi it will it be ok to put drapes or fabric on?? Also which colour wud be good? As by reading ur website I thinking may be orange?? Plz advise x
I am looking to buy mandarin ducks but there are so many types out there like wooden, brass and rose quartz, some are on a lotus and some are not. Which ones are the best to buy and where to place in the home and if you know of any good uk sellers plz tell me. Also one more question I am wanting to put windchimes up in my house, may be outside my main door, can it be any amount of rods? Also I want to hang another windchime on my stair case, it will be just before the landing about 3-4 steps away near a window, is That a gud idea?
@Sonvi - Yep, putting a piece of fabric over the mirror is a good idea. Orange is fine, but you might want to choose a light or pastel shade of orange so it won't create too much yang energy in the bedroom.
@Cat - The best place to put mandarin ducks is your "relationship area" of the house (visit http://om-paramapoonya.hubpages.com/hub/feng-shui- to find out where your relationship area is) or somewhere near your bed. I personally don't think the material matters that much but have heard that rose quartz is the most auspicious. Usually, feng shui practitioners place a 5-rod windchime near the main entrance for protection. Windchimes with 6 or 8 rods are also auspicious and can be placed in different areas of the house. And it's ok to hang a windchime over or near a staircase. Many people hang it between the main entrance and the staircase to slow down the chi that is rushing in.
Wow, so I like to move my bed around and I moved it a couple of weeks ago but for some reason my husband and I had trouble sleeping at night now I know why my bed is right in front of the door and head board in didn't of the window.
Hi those where gr8 ideas however i don't have book shelves that i could hang but my friend has gave me 2 Chinese symbol pictures which are red with black frames would these be a cure for my bed sharing a wall with my bathroom?
I have a laughing Buddha which was gifted to me it standing with fan ( I think it is one) in left hand and holding a long twig type rope in right hand which has a sack on the back and just below his right hand where he is holding the rope there is a another small sack tied to the rope?? What does this Buddha mean?? And where shall I put him?? I am thinking of getting another Buddha but can u buy one for myself or does it have to be gifted?? As I want a Buddha which represent happy home but not sure which one to get as there are quite a few sitting Buddha.
@Vicky - I don't think that would really help. The idea of putting a bookshelf between the wall and the head of the bed is to separate the two from each other. Simply hanging up framed pictures might not be enough.
@Ricky - Honestly, I don't know what the fan and the rope represent. However, all types of laughing Buddha statues are supposed to symbolize happiness, kindness and properity. So the best spots to place a Budhha statue is the wealth, family or the "good luck center" areas of the house. (Visit http://om-paramapoonya.hubpages.com/hub/feng-shui- to find out where these areas are located.) And no, it doesn't have to be gifted; you can buy one for yourself.
Hello, I live in a one bedroom apartment and i would like to apply feng shui in my living room only.. The problem is that my living room is combined with my kitchen so that the east wall corner is missing as well as my wealth corner (SE).. Can i feng shui my bedroom with just the SE and SW or is it bad if I apply incomplete feng shui in my living room..
Thanks
Asiangirl22
I think you should count the kitchen area as a part of your living room in this case.
hello, im single and moving to a new house, is it good feng shui to have a double bed with no bedside tables? can i still find my future partner.
thanks
The headboard of my bed is right behind bathroom. Is it good or bad?
@Beth - It's ok not to have bedside tables but you should still accessorize the room with objects that come in pairs. Potted peonies and rose-quartz crystals, according to feng shui practitioners, are also great for enhancing romance luck.
@DoraBoots - You mean it shares a wall with the bathroom? If yes, that is considered inauspicious, especially if a toilet or sink is right behind that wall.
Yes. Unfortunately, I have toilet and sink right behind that wall. And I cannot change the bed to any other direction since south is my best and favourable position for bed as per feng shui and right now my bed is setup in such a way that I put my head towards south (which is right behind the toilet and sink :( ). So, do you suggest any remedies/alternatives for this one?
sir, i am having a bedroom in the southeast corner and its balcony facing the south side. I came to know that the bedroom in the southeast corner itself is not good according to fengshui rules and we are not suppose to keep the balcony in the south side. can you suggest some remedy for it? Thank you
@DoraBoots - You might want to put a piece of furniture (it doesn't have to be big) between the head of the bed and the wall. Another feng shui cure I've heard is that you can place a small mirror on the head of the bed and have it face the wall.
@izoramarak - I honestly don't know much about the feng shui strategies that involve specific directions. The strategy that I've been using is called "aspirations of the bagua" which is much more simple. You can read my article about it here: http://om-paramapoonya.hubpages.com/hub/feng-shui-
Hi Om. I love your page. My bedroom is in the SW corner of my house. When I face into that room is my relationship also in the SW corner? The far right hand corner of my bedroom as I face in the door is the NW corner of the room? So would the relationship area be in the NW corner of a SW room? I cant figure this out.. Thank You! P.s. would you have any feng shui cure or remedy to repair a broken marriage? :( that is what I am trying to do..
Hi, Anniepay. You can visit this article http://om-paramapoonya.hubpages.com/hub/feng-shui- and apply the bagua chart to your room. I'm afraid I can't help you with the marriage issue, as my knowledge about feng shui is pretty basic. You should discuss this matter with a pro feng shui advisor instead.
My wife and I just bought a house.The prior owners practiced the Hindu religion and above every closet on the outside in the middle was a door stop like something was hung there.Any idea what it might have been
Hello Om. Thank you for all of the great information! It seems my husband and I have done everything wrong with our bedroom! First of all, our room has not been a relaxing place simply because we have never really done much of anything with it and it has an unfinished feeling to it. We built our house a few years ago and our room seems to be the last one we have attended to. Well, I've finally had enough and have to decided to make some changes. However, it seems that because of the design of our room, we are stuck with one of the "don'ts" you listed no matter what we do. So my question will be, which is the least negative scenario as far as the placement of our bed? I tried figuring out which direction based on our kua numbers, but my husband and I are different (he's a 6 and I'm a 9), which means our choices are SE or NE, one of which will be the least negative for one of us. Well, first of all, I'm not sure I understand what it means for the bed to be facing a certain direction. Does it mean that if I am standing at the foot of the bed looking at it, I am facing the direction? Or is it when I am sitting up in bed, am I then facing the direction? Also, in order to face either of those directions, the bed would have to be placed on a diagonal in one of the corners. Is that acceptable or should the headboard be against a wall? Also, there is only one wall to put the bed against that does not have windows, and that wall is the same wall the door is on. How important is it to not put the bed in front of windows? There are so many considerations, and our room seems to fail at all of them! As far as the color, our room is painted a dark golden yellow. The window treatments are roman shades, (mounted into the frames), and are yellow and a soft red with a little orange as well. The bedding is made up of the same soft red and golden yellow. Obviously, I can change the bedding, but the walls and window treatments must stay the same for now. So, as you can tell, we have way too much yang goimg on. Can you give me any suggestions for how to bring some yin into the room without it looking hideous. I'm considering purchasing a new headboard along with new nightstands. I was planning on going with a dark wood, but would it be better for me to go with black? Is there anything else I should be considering or that you could suggest? I'm sorry for all of the questions. I wish I could hire you as a consultant, but unfortunately we are on different sides of the nation. Anyway, thank you for whatever advice you can offer! :)
@Jtjr - I'm sorry. I don't know much about Hinduism so I have no idea what type of religious object might have been there.
@Sheryl - When you hear the phrase "the bed faces a certain direction", it means the direction that the head of the bed points at. So yeah, it would mean you're standing at the foot of the bed looking at it. Having the head of the bed under a window isn't recommended simply because there might be too much chi coming in and out through the window and cause a restless sleep. However, if you have no sleeping problems and would like to put your bed there anyway, it is ok. Just cover the window with a heavy drape or keep the blinds closed when you sleep. Arranging a room for two people with different kua numbers can be difficult. You may want to consider using the "aspirations of the bagua" chart to feng shui your room instead. Here's the link to it: http://om-paramapoonya.hubpages.com/hub/feng-shui- But if you'd rather make the bed face the NE or SE according to your and your husband's kua numbers, the bed doesn't need to be placed diagonally; it just has to be in the SE or NE corner of the room. To incorporate more yin into your room, besides decorating it with more yin colors, you might also want to add more earth element to it. The earth element symbolizes stability and nurturing, so it could counterbalance the active yang energy in your room. Materials that represent the earth element include ceramic, clay and jade. As for the headboard and nightstands, black might be better, as it contains strong yin energy.
Thank you very much, Om! Your comments are very helpful!! I'll try to remember to update you as I make changes. Thanks again! It really is kind of you to share such great information and help so many people!! :)
this is some great info...thanks for sharing!
thanks so much for the info...its a helpful tip for finding true love... i just to ask some query, what if i don't have two bedside table in my bed?whats the other alternative? hope to hear from you.
thanks.
hello ms. om...thanks for the great advice :)
i have some things to ask with regards to my new bedroom, is it good feng shui to have my bed facing a bathroom door when i tun right and my balcony door just haVE little space beside my bed. and what bedroom color is auspicous for single ladies?
Om, thank you for all the help and insight into this way of living.Im haveing trouble with colors and bed location for my new bedroom.The bedroom is also small(12x14)so floor space is limited.the room is on the nw corner of the house so 2 walls are exterior walls and have windows, one large on the 14ft wall and a small one on the 12ft wall.when you stand in the door way looking into the room the room is all to the right I gave a simple layout to give you a visual for my explanation.
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given the layout what is best for us? im lost due to the windows bing over a headboard or opening the door to the side of my bed.we are also looking for color options as far as our kua numbers i am a 9 she is a 12.Thank you for any help and advise you may have.
@Betty - Any items that come in pairs will be great. Here are some ideas: vases, candle holders, mandarin duck figurines, etc.
@liza - If you're single and would like to find a partner, you might want to use the color green, as it symbolizes growth and change. Pink and red might be good as well, because they're supposed to get you into a romantic mood. As for your other question, I suggest you place a piece of furniture, room divider or a piece of fabric between your bed and the bathroom door.
@Justin - Hi, I personally don't use kua numbers very often but I use the "aspirations of the bagua" chart, which is kind of like a more simple version of feng shui strategy. You can check it out and apply it to your bedroom: http://om-paramapoonya.hubpages.com/hub/feng-shui- I suggest you place your bed and maybe some lucky objects in the area that you want to improve the most.
Hi OM,
In the diagram given above if we place mirror/dressing table faceing the door /beside bed. will it be fine??
hi ms om, thanks for the tip...i will have to choose between pink and green.
GOD bless you.
@shruti - You shouldn't position the mirror to face the door directly, because it would cause the chi that enters the room to go right out.
Lovely article. My master bedroom has an open passage (no door) to the bathroom (sink and mirror). The toilet and shower have a diving door that can be closed. I applied the fung shui tips and now the bed is facing the bathroom mirror. I'd rather not install a door in the open passage, what are my other options?
@Chrissy - Maybe you should hang up a piece of fabric or bead curtain between the bed and the mirror. It's a quick fix that can look quite nice and doesn't cost much.
Thanks!
Hi om,
Great tips. Let say my main entrance to my house is facing SouthWest. My bedroom on 2nd floor, with my bed headboard is facing SouthWest/window as well whereas my bedroom door is top far right of my bed. Is it ok if i turn my bed the other way where my leg face the window (but is facing towards main entrance of ground floor)?
@simonsayz - Yes, the foot of your bed can face the window. There's nothing inauspicious about that. And you shouldn't worry about the position of the bed in relation to the main entrance on the ground floor at all. As long as your bed doesn't face the bedroom door directly, it's good.
Hi,
Read so much things n tried sm, it helps. Thanx a lot. Please suggest me one more thing dat whr can i place a bamboo flute in our bedroom for gud health n wealth of my family?
@Dulumoni - You can visit this article http://om-paramapoonya.hubpages.com/hub/feng-shui- to find out where your wealth and health areas are.
Hi there
Thanks for sharing so selflessly and responding so promptly to all queries. I'm thinking of getting a unit but all the available spaces for the bed is either adjacent to the bathroom walls or the window. So which is the lesser of two evils - headboard sharing same wall as toilet or the window? Thanks :)
Wow what a great hub you have! Read the thread from 3 years ago and learned a lot. Thanks you sure answer all questions from your readers. Keep it up!
@MommyJY - Having the head of the bed under a window is less inauspicious. Using a heavy curtain with a dark yin color can help. :)
@cecilian_sugar - Hi! Thanks for the kind words. :)
Hi, I was wondering, Our bedroom in our new house has nothing in it yet- just bed on floor and cream walls with cream sheer curtains (the under layer- awaiting a top set of curtains), We wanted to get a bed that has a head and foot board, but it is a decorative metal bed with warm rich wood posts- the head and foot boards are open air with just scrolling- not a solid surface. And I have neutral cream carpet- For our new marriage, and good fortune, good financial stability, what colors should I use to decorate with? I have the bed against the wall in the perfect place- our room shape is perfect for feng shui, so positioning is no problem. There is not anything in the room yet though.
@B'smommy - Sounds like you already have things that represent the wood, earth and metal elements in the bedroom. I suggest you decorate with shades of blue to add the water element to it, which can also brings financial and career luck.
Great hub ! I hope that is detailed enough, and thank you in advanced!
Louromano, thanks a lot for the feedback!
Dear Om:
My bed is in the "death position" and there is no way I can put in other position. Right side wall to wall closet, left side air conditioner and windows (anyway in left still have the death position), small room. Is there a something I can do to help myself
@Yas - The best thing you can do is to put something (a shelving unit, a room divider or hanging a piece of fabric from the ceiling) between the foot of your bed and the door.
I'm having a problem with my master bedroom since I have doors all around me. Entrance door, two sets of sliding doors (his and her closet), glass sliding door (roof top small deck) and a pocket door that leads to the powder room and from the powder room to the to the restroom. No window. only one complete wall which i have my bed up against but my feet point to the glass sliding door...both sliding closet, entry, and pocket door are at the right and left of my bed. What am I to do?
@Hilda - As long as the foot of your bed doesn't directly face the entrance door, it's fine. Don't worry about the other doors.
I really enjoyed reading this hub - thanks so much! What plants do you recommend be kept in the bedroom?
Thanks, MelChi. For the bedroom, I recommend small plants with rounded leaves, as they are believed to contain calming yin energy. :)
very interesting hub ! As a student of astrology I love any such articles but found this hub with something more. As far as color theories are concerned, I have some confusion when red or blue color u suggested for bedroom. I think that these color being vibrant there must be some other colors should also be used with them for balancing.
@cablemanagements - Right! Using a lot of yang colors in the bedroom can create a bit too much active energy. Balancing it with some yin colors is a great idea.
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