Feng Shui Bedroom Tips
 By Linda
Binns
You may have spent generous
amounts of time and money decorating the "public" spaces in
your home. Living rooms, great rooms, kitchens and powder
rooms are often considered top priorities because these are
the spaces most commonly inhabited by guests. However, it is
even more important to consider the design and decor of your
bedroom.
Although you may be the
only person who ever uses this space, the principles of Feng
Shui hold that bedrooms are crucial because they express our
most personal traits and impact the way we sleep, feel and
interact with the outside world. Follow these tips to help
create the bedroom of your dreams:
*Put your bed in the
"command position." This places the bed as far from the door
as possible while still allowing you to see the door from
the bed. However, it is important that the bed not be
directly opposite the doorway. The back of the bed should be
against a wall or in a diagonal corner position. If your bed
will not fit into the room's command position, hang a small
mirror so that you can see a reflection of the doorway from
your bed.
*A solid headboard
symbolizes solid support in your life.
*Do not store anything
under your bed. This practice creates stagnant, blocked
energy that can negatively impact you during sleep.
*Surround yourself with
your favorite things. You should love to be in your bedroom,
surrounded by things that evoke positive feelings. A calm,
peaceful space will also encourage a good night's sleep.
*One mirror is enough. Too
many mirrors activate energy flow and can disrupt sleep.
Mirrored closet doors can be major culprits in contributing
to insomnia. If you can't sleep well, cover your mirrors for
a few nights. You may be surprised to find that your sleep
improves in a less active environment.
*Master bedrooms benefit
from warm colors. Warm tones help enhance communication
while cool colors, such as blue, green and white, may have
the opposite effect. Accessories in warm hues can help to
counteract the effect of cooler colors in the bedroom.
*Avoid artwork that is
aggressive, active or sad. Instead, surround your sleeping
space with images that inspire, calm and uplift you.
Paintings or photos of peaceful scenes that you love to
imagine yourself in are excellent choices.
*Remove the television. The
reason is simple: TVs activate energy flow, which is the
wrong idea for this restful, relaxing space. By eliminating
TV in the bedroom, you will also enhance your communications
and relationship with your partner. If you believe that you
must have a television in the bedroom, be sure to put it in
a cabinet where you can shut the doors over it before you go
to sleep.
*Keep your bedroom tidy and
your closet door closed. Remember, your bedroom should be
relaxing, comforting and nurturing. The chaos of clutter
degrades your ability to relax.
By keeping these principles
in mind, your bedroom can become the heart of your home - a
peaceful haven that allows you to face the world in a more
positive and productive state of mind.
About the
author:
Linda Binns is author of Feng Shui for Your Relationships:
Changing Your Environment to Create Better Relationships.
She has been a Feng Shui Practitioner, Author, Speaker and
teacher for over 10 years. She has appeared internationally
on television and radio and in local publications. Linda is
also the founder of The Feng Shui Success Institute - which
teaches in-depth Feng Shui training and practitioner
certification.
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Enjoy!
I wish you all the best on your
feng shui adventure!
Best wishes,
Thomas T :)
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