Monday Morning Feng Shui: Back to the Bedroom Two

i know, i know, i know...why am i writing about going back to the bedroom for a morning post!  not to rub salt into the early morning, end-of-weekend blues.  remember those older posts about the bedroom and good feng shui?  well, this is a continuation of those, and well...for some strange reason...i chose monday morning for these posts.  so, grab a cup of tea or coffee, hang on for the ride, and read on. 

 

this is a basic feng shui principle:  the bed and your placement of it, are one of the most important things in your life.  it sounds trivial,  but think about how many hours you spend in bed and it becomes quite obvious that a great deal of your life is spent here. 

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where you sleep affects your sleep.  is your bed under a vent, are there windows over your head, is there a large ceiling fan over your bed; these and many more factors are taken into account to collectively determine whether you sleep well or not.  placement or your bed in your room refines the importance even further; and with feng shui principles, the simple adjustment of moving your bed could be the solution needed for more restful sleeping. 

in feng shui,  the bed should be placed in the furthest corner facing outward toward the entry door to your bedroom...whenever possible.  sometimes, rooms do not allow for this placement and creative tweaking is required.  the key things to remember are:

 

1.  place the bed in the room so you have a view of the door laying down; the optimal space is described above;

2.  if you cannot place the bed either of these positions, opt for one in which there is minimal interceding of the door and the bed;

3.  also keep in mind those totally practical but-not-good-feng shui overhead ceiling fans, or light fixtures.  some folks have disturbed sleep from these items; if you are affected, removing these items can help. 

as always keep things practical, if something feels off or not right, trust in your intuitive wisdom and follow that as a guide.  feng shui is not meant to be rigid and you are an important factor in making feng shui work for your most sacred space, your bedroom.  happy monday and happy ch'i, dana

 

Monday Morning Feng Shui: Back to the Bedroom

Good Morning!  It is once again Monday morning, and you may be starting out your work week; I hope you have "good" bedroom Feng Shui and slept well. 

 

Last Monday, there were several bedrooms with "good" Feng Shui in my post.  Today, we are going to revisit those bedrooms and discuss why the bedroom is one of the most important rooms in Feng Shui. 

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This was one of the bedroom visuals last week.  Overall, the Feng Shui is very good here.  The soothing colors, soft textures, and bed placement register in the brain that this is a calm, serene and safe place to be and sleep.  One thing missing is the fire element, and in Feng Shui, this could be brought in in the form of a family photo on the nightstand. 

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This bedroom is a stark contrast to the serene, calm and soft tones of the first bedroom.  I still think this bedroom has good Feng Shui...as long as the owner of this space doesn't have any issues related to sleep.  The bright fuchsia/orange walls and pink accents and lamps bring a lot of fire, but the fire is balanced out by the water expressed in the crystal looking lamps.  To further balance this space the metal element is present in the white wood bureau, white headboard and shades. 

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Again, we have a bedroom example with serene colors, textures and shapes.  This example is a bit more rustic than the first photo with more refined décor.  But, the creamy walls, bedding, headboard, chair and art all invite a calming atmosphere.  There is a great deal of the metal element here in all the creamy, light décor but it is balanced with wood in the basket, tables and wooden beams.  I would add a touch of fire again to this room in the form of some barn red, rustic looking pillows on the bed and accent chair to completely balance all the elements in Feng Shui.  The big fan over the bed is not really good Feng Shui; sleeping with large objects over your head may cause sleeping issues. 

Notice the thing central to all these bedroom examples?  There are no TVs, electronics, office equipment or computers in any of these spaces.  All of these things emit electric magnetic fields and can disturb or interrupt sleep patterns. 

 

You probably have already known or figured out that the bedroom is the most important room of your home, even without reading about Feng Shui.  The bedroom and bed placement in Feng Shui represent the most sacred of spaces, it is a personal space, a very personal sanctuary and is a place of rest, relaxation and pleasure.  Honoring these things is honoring you and your being and health.  What could be more important that that?  Wishing you a most beautiful Monday, dana