The bedroom is one of the three most important sectors, together with the kitchen and the main door. Several health factors are associated with bedroom Feng Shui, and the room’s layout may have different effects. The following are tips from Joey on how to balance bedroom energy, according to Feng Shui.

Square and rectangular shapes are some of the highly preferred choices for the bedroom, as irregular shapes create an imbalanced Qi flow to the whole space.

And an imbalanced Qi can lead to emotional instability, disturbed sleep and lethargy.

Windows belong to the Yang features. As such, placing the headboard of the bed against the window can inadvertently create an imbalanced flow of Qi to the entire room.

At the same time, strong wind can seep through the window and hit your head as you sleep, causing you sleepless nights and affected health.

Things may not be as irrevocable though, as you can solve this problems by using thick curtains and ensure windows are tightly closed when you’re asleep.

The reason for this is simple and clear: sleeping is a Yin activity and thus, it needs a Yin feaure like the wall – solid and immobile – to act as a support to the bed.

Placing the bed at a Yang sector, on the other hand, will create an imbalanced Qi flow and this will influence our sleeping behaviour and subsequently our health, too.

If the bed is positioned at an angle where its headboard is against a corner, beware as more problems could be expected by the occupants.

While they may have achieved their objectives in tapping the favourable direction, they have also at the same time, created Sha Qi that points directly to their head.

If your feet are pointing towards the room door, the Qi will rush in through the door and crash into your bed directly, causing restless nights.

The solution is fairly simple, just move the bed to a position where it is not in direct alignment with the bedroom door.

“It’s not so much what you put in the bedroom, but what you keep out of it,” says Joey. As the bedroom is for rest, avoid cluttering the space with too many items.

If you’re constantly dealing with a crowded vanity or have too many things next to your bed, consider getting extra storage like a drawer unit on castors.

Plants do not have a significant effect on the energy of a bedroom. They are neutral.

However, should you choose to have plants, they should not block the window.

Part of good feng shui is being able to view the landscape from your window.

This allows you to tap into the positive energy of the external environment, explains Joey.

Place photographs wherever you want. But do so neatly.

As too much visual clutter can affect our ability to wind down and rest, Joey suggests sticking to just a few photos in a simple layout and keeping the rest for the living room.

Pinterest shows us pictures of bedrooms with gallery walls and shelves of books above the bed. However, this is not recommended in feng shui.

According to Joey, it distorts the flow of qi. “In layman’s terms, this translates to a disruption of good energy flow, which could affect your ability to get a good night’s sleep.

His advice: “Plan your bedroom’s layout carefully. Place bookshelves and paintings in other areas – just never above the headboard.”

As the energy surrounding us can change every year, there is no single colour that Joey can recommend for painting your bedroom.

“Contrary to popular belief, colours do not play a part in authentic, classical feng shui,” he says.

Instead, he advises using common sense and colour psychology to choose a shade.

Cool, muted colours such as blues and greens are visually restful and therefore more suitable than hues like red and yellow that inspire energy and excitement.

It’s best to keep the entrance to your bedroom clear. Placing something that stands in the way could block the flow of qi.

Joey advises removing any potential obstructions.

“When you open the door to the bedroom, the first thing you should see is a clear space near the entrance. There shouldn’t be anything standing in your way.”

Our suggestion? Have plenty of storage to minimise clutter and a messy layout, both inside and outside the bedroom.

Many feng shui concepts, including the one about a foul odour in the bathroom as a sign of negative qi that should be blocked, were developed a very long time ago.

Even Joey agrees that this does not apply to modern bathrooms. “The average bathroom today is just another section of the house,” he says. “As long as you keep your bath area and toilet clean, it shouldn’t be an issue.”

While the sound of trickling water may be soothing to listen to, Joey advises against placing water features in the bedroom.

In feng shui, they symbolise wealth and cash flow and are best placed near the entrance of your home or in your “wealth” corner. Having one in the bedroom may harm one’s health.

Text: Melody Bay/Home & Decor

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