by Nancy Nashed

Created on: October 30, 2008   Last Updated: September 30, 2010

The Feng Shui Bedroom

If you've begun to apply Feng Shui in your home, or if you'd like to try, the bedroom is a wonderful place to start. We're all aware of how much time we spend asleep, in our private sanctuaries, and this fact alone can inspire you to put some intention into your bedroom environment. But there are other reasons why your bedroom is a priority. Read on for further Feng Shui Inspiration...

Clutter

If you have clutter in your bedroom, and don't have time to deal with it right away, prioritize removing it from your bedroom to a different area where it can be dealt with as soon as possible. Clutter symbolizes the aspects in our life that we have not dealt with yet. You don't want to sleep over a pile of unfinished business every night, do you? Clutter under your bed is depleting your energy. As much as possible create space and serenity in your sleeping environment. For many this is the hardest step, but the most important. Once you've done this for yourself, you're ready to arrange your furnishings.

Arranging Your Furnishings

Everyone wants to feel snuggly and safe when they crawl into bed. In Feng Shui, arranging the furniture in a space is one of the first steps to creating a supportive environment. This is an intuitive process but it helps to follow some guidelines. For a feeling of security you want to choose the best wall for your headboard. A sturdy wooden headboard is great. Position the bed against the wall that acts as the strongest support. To do this practically, choose the wall that feels most secure to you. Avoid facing the door, or putting your bed where your feet or head point towards the door opening. As much as possible, avoid other doors like that of the bathroom or a large or low window. If your bed ends up in line with the bathroom door, just close the door at night. This creates less distraction and more peace around you as you sleep. You want to position and anchor the bed centrally as this creates balance in your room and harmony in your relationships. Place a sturdy, and useful night stand by the bed on either side to support this balance. A dresser on the opposite wall centered with the foot of the bed keeps the room balanced as well and can help you to feel more secure while sleeping. Heavy furniture helps you feel supported and grounded while you sleep. Choose furniture that appeals to you in color, texture and weight as style is a personal choice. Often your intuition can go a long way.

Empty Space

Once you have the

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