(1) Placing flowers by the bedside can easily lead to infidelity. Both partners may have affairs, and in the long run, they will go their separate ways, leading to the destruction of the family.
(2) The bed is too close to the glass window. It lacks support and stability, affecting one's focus on work, thus hindering career development. In modern big cities, buildings often have other buildings in front, behind, or beside them. If the bed is excessively close to the window, the privacy of the bedroom cannot be well maintained; additionally, with the increasing complexity of cities, pleasant noise will penetrate the not-so-thick glass window, affecting your sleep. The saying "more dreams under the window" has been verified in my experience. According to ancient Feng Shui books, if the bed is too close to the window, it can lead to "restlessness at home," which is a common belief.
(3) A mirror embedded at the head of the bed attracts ghosts and spirits. The owner often suffers from headaches and insomnia. Romance should follow certain principles in Feng Shui and must not affect health due to romantic notions. Many young people decorate their homes uniquely, unaware that everything has its order, and going against it brings troubles.
(4) Bedroom furniture should avoid being uneven. Unevenness represents disharmony, and living there for a long time can easily lead to arguments.
(5) Disorder on the bed and floor affects the owner's luck. Many people do not understand the principle that tidiness brings good fortune. In fact, Feng Shui is not as complicated as people think; it is around you, simple and easy to understand. Just like everyone knows chaos prevents great achievements, so tidy up your environment, give yourself a good mood, and good luck will naturally come.
(6) Bedrooms prefer whole windows and avoid split two or multi-pane windows. Originally just a wall of windows, but divided into several parts, it seems troublesome. Feng Shui also dislikes this point. Doing things becomes inconsistent, lacking momentum. Look carefully when buying a house.
(7) Plants are suitable for the living room but not the bedroom. Bedrooms benefit from large-leafed, broad-leafed plants, enhancing marital affection and improving the owner's wealth. Work becomes smooth, and it's easier to gain favor from superiors. Small-leafed plants make the owner get bogged down in trivial matters, repeating tasks endlessly.
(8) The shape of the bedroom should not be slanted or have protruding corners. The bedroom shape should ideally be square, avoiding slanted or multi-cornered shapes. Slanted shapes can cause visual illusions, and multiple corners can create pressure, increasing mental burdens. Over time, this can lead to illness and accidents.
(9) The bedroom should be bright during the day and dark at night. The bedroom should have windows to ensure airflow and natural light during the day, boosting energy levels. At night, curtains should block outdoor lights, helping one fall asleep easily.
(10) Bathrooms should not be converted into bedrooms. In ancient buildings, plumbing was constructed collectively, so bathrooms were uniformly located in one place. Converting a bathroom into a bedroom places one between upper and lower bathrooms, affecting environmental hygiene. Additionally, when upstairs toilets and pipes are used, it disrupts your peace, harming physical and mental health.
(11) The bedroom door should not directly face the bathroom. Bathrooms produce foul and damp air, affecting the bedroom's air quality and harming health.
(12) The bedroom door should not directly face the kitchen or be adjacent to it. Kitchen cooking produces smoke and grease, affecting the bedroom door and harming health, causing unstable work performance. Kitchens are hot places, so they should not be adjacent to bedrooms, especially if the bed is next to the stove wall.
(13) The bedroom door should not face a mirror. Mirrors reflect, and in Feng Shui, they can reflect negative energy back. However, mirrors facing the bedroom door can bring bad luck by reflecting negative energy into the bedroom.
(14) Mirrors and sliding doors should not face the bed. Mirrors block negative energy, and placing them opposite the bed is inappropriate. People waking up from sleep might be startled by seeing themselves in the mirror or sliding door.
(15) The bed or bedhead should not face the bedroom door directly. Sleep requires security, tranquility, and stability. Since the door is the main entrance, it should not face the bed or bedhead directly, as it can reduce the sleeper's sense of security and harm health.
(16) The bedhead should not be close to the window. Windows allow Qi to flow in and out, so having the bedhead near the window can cause conflicts. Sleepers cannot see the window above them, reducing their sense of security, causing mental tension, and affecting health.
(17) The bedhead should not be under a beam. The ceiling should be flat, avoiding beams. Beams psychologically create a heavy feeling, especially when sleeping under them, causing mental pressure, affecting health and career.
(18) The bedhead should not be unsupported by a wall. Lying down makes it hard to see above, so the bedhead should be against a wall to prevent emptiness and increase security. Otherwise, sleepers may feel mentally unstable, affecting health and career.
(19) Beds should be elevated off the ground. The bed surface should be about 50 cm off the ground, and the space under the bed should be kept clean, avoiding clutter. Keeping the space open and free of clutter ensures good airflow under the bed, reducing dampness entering the mattress and affecting health.
(20) Bedrooms should not have too many plants. Too many plants can accumulate Yin energy and absorb oxygen at night, releasing carbon dioxide, affecting health.
Bedroom Feng Shui
The bedroom is where we spend a third of our lives, nurturing our spirit and vitality. Besides not being larger than the living room, there is no standard size for a bedroom, known as "an elegant room need not be large, nor many flowers fragrant." However, the layout of the bedroom must be considered carefully to create a peaceful, harmonious environment that is ideal for living.
Position and Layout
Generally, the most beneficial positions for adult bedrooms are in the southwest and northwest of the residence. These directions enhance maturity and responsibility, making it easier to gain respect at work and in life. Bedrooms in the northern part of the house are quieter, which is particularly useful for insomniacs; western bedrooms are beneficial for couples sharing, improving the quality of sexual life; and the east or southeast is advantageous for young people entering society. Based on detailed classifications, the position of the bedroom corresponds to the homeowner’s birth year, as outlined in the third section of this chapter, "The Auspicious Directions for Bedrooms."
In duplexes or villas with multiple floors, attention should be paid to not placing bedrooms below bathrooms or above garages, and renovated balconies should not be used as bedrooms. The shape of the bedroom should ideally be square, avoiding elongated shapes for better ventilation. Bedroom doors should not directly face kitchen doors to avoid wet heat qi flowing into the bedroom; bedroom doors should not face toilet doors, as the damp and foul qi from the toilet can easily spread into the bedroom, affecting health. Bedroom doors should not face each other, known as "quarrelsome doors," which can lead to family disputes. Built-in wardrobes or large cabinets across the entire wall should store all clothing, helping maintain cleanliness and order, in line with the principle of "hiding and storing."
It is best not to include a bathroom in the bedroom suite, as the damp and dirty air can easily enter the sleeping area, and using the bathroom can disturb rest. In such cases, the bathroom door should remain closed, and a curtain should be installed as a barrier.
Bed Positioning
The bed is the most important piece of furniture in the bedroom, a place for rest and sleep, and is related to reproduction. Li Lishan wrote in "Leisure Sentiments" about the importance of beds: "In the hundred years of human life, half is spent during the day, half at night. During the day, one moves between halls, verandas, boats, and cars, without a fixed place. But at night, one stays in bed. This bed is a lifelong companion, more intimate even than one's spouse. One's treatment of objects should be as deep as this."
Modern beds come in various types, including sofa beds, spring beds, canvas beds, bamboo beds, wooden plank beds, water beds, silent beds, air mattresses, music beds, massage beds, and climate-controlled beds. Beds have evolved from traditional single-purpose resting tools to multifunctional furniture combining rest, enjoyment, and therapeutic benefits.
Because beds play an important role in life, their placement is crucial. Specifically, there are ten key considerations for arranging beds in the bedroom:
1. For the bed itself, consider whether its length and width are sufficient, if the bed surface is flat, and if it provides good support and comfort. The height of the bed should ideally be slightly higher than the knees of the sleeper. Too high makes getting in and out difficult; too low means always bending over, which is inconvenient. Remember, the bed should not touch the ground, and the space under the bed should be kept clear to avoid accumulating clutter, ensuring proper ventilation and preventing dampness, which can cause back pain.
2. Regardless of where the bed is placed, it is essential that the sleeper can see the bedroom door and windows from the bed and receive sunlight in the early morning, absorbing the energy of nature.
3. The bedhead should not face the door. If limited by the bedroom space and the bed is placed near the door, it violates bedroom Feng Shui.
4. The bed orientation should ideally be north-south, aligning with the earth's magnetic field. Sleeping with the head facing south or north is beneficial for health because the circulation system, particularly the aorta and major veins, aligns with the direction of the body. When sleeping in a north-south orientation, the aorta and major veins align with the earth's magnetic lines, making it easier to fall asleep and improving sleep quality. North-south sleeping has certain disease-preventing and health-promoting functions. The bedhead should not face west because the earth rotates from east to west, and sleeping with the head facing west causes blood to rush to the head, making sleep less stable. Sleeping with the head facing east creates a sense of peace.
5. The bedhead should be solid rather than empty, preferably against a wall, not near a window. If the bed is not against a wall, there should be a headboard to prevent the head from feeling unsupported. Also, the bedhead should not be behind a toilet or kitchen.
6. The bed should not face the door to avoid being seen by outsiders, reducing privacy and security, and affecting rest. If the bed faces the door, a screen can be used to block the view, both preventing the bed from facing the door directly and protecting bedroom privacy.
7. There should be no beams over the bed to avoid creating a sense of oppression, which harms physical and mental health. This includes no beams over the bedroom door, no air conditioning units hanging over the pillow, and no chandeliers directly above the bed.
8. The bed should not face a mirror because people waking up semi-conscious may be startled by their reflection, causing mental unrest and dizziness. Also, while sleeping, one's energy is weakest, and mirrors reflect energy strongly, potentially causing infertility in young couples. If a mirror faces the bed, cover it at night or turn it toward the wall. Ideally, embed the mirror inside the closet door.
9. Bedside tables should be higher than the bed to enhance the intelligence and sleep quality of the sleeper.
10. The sides of the pillow should not be exposed to cabinet or table corners, bookshelves, makeup stands, etc., which can cause migraines. Sharp-leaved plants, square or rectangular furniture should not be too close to the bed.
Color Choices for Bedrooms
The walls of the bedroom should avoid materials like glass, metal, and marble, opting instead for paint, which avoids reflecting Qi and allows the walls to breathe. Colors should be soft, promoting calmness and aiding rest. Based on the five elements theory, here are the corresponding colors for different bedroom directions:
East & Southeast - Green, Blue
South - Pale Purple, Yellow, Black
West - Pink, White, Beige, Gray
North - Gray, Beige, Pink, Red
Northwest - Gray, White, Pink, Yellow, Brown, Black
Northeast - Pale Yellow, Rust Color
Southwest - Yellow, Brown
Furniture in Bedrooms
Types of Furniture:
Bedroom furniture comes in various types, generally classified into single pieces, foldable furniture, modular furniture, and multi-functional furniture. Single pieces offer flexibility but do not optimize indoor space usage and are difficult to coordinate. Recently, there has been a trend towards foldable, modular, and multi-functional furniture.
Furniture Colors:
The color of furniture plays a significant role in the overall tone of the room, influencing the decorative effect of the bedroom and should not be overlooked. Furniture colors should match personal preferences, the size of the room, and the lighting conditions, while coordinating with wall and floor colors but not being too similar to avoid overshadowing and enhancing effects. Smaller, darker rooms should avoid cold tones; larger, sunnier rooms have more options. Different areas and functions of the room can have different colors, producing different effects. Light-colored furniture (including light gray, light beige, light brown) creates a quiet, elegant, serene atmosphere, expanding spatial perception and making the room appear clean and bright. Medium-dark colored furniture (including medium yellow, orange) appears vibrant, making the room lively and cheerful.
Decoration and Lighting in Bedrooms
Avoid hanging reflective items in the bedroom. Decorative items like tapestries, paintings without glass or non-reflective glass are better. Do not place weapons, deities, statues, or altars in the bedroom.
Bedroom lighting should not be too strong, as the bed is a place for rest, and strong light can make one restless. Soft incandescent lighting is preferable, minimizing fluorescent lights.
Plants in Bedrooms
The bedroom should have a clean, tranquil atmosphere. Adding plants can improve the quality of rest and sleep. Due to limited space, small or hanging plants are preferable. In spacious bedrooms, standing large potted plants can be used; in smaller ones, hanging pots are suitable. Alternatively, plants can be placed on window sills or dressing tables in attractive containers.
Plants like jasmine, hyacinth, or night-blooming jasmine emit sweet fragrances, helping one sleep soundly. Plants like Clivia, Pothos, Asparagus fern have soft textures, relaxing the nerves. Water moss can replace soil to keep the bedroom clean.
Secrets of Bedroom Arrangement
1. The master bedroom in the northwest position is the best choice as it aligns with the Qian trigram, symbolizing prosperity and harmony in marriage.
2. The master bedroom should be at the back of the house for better control of the entire house.
3. The master bedroom should not be too large or larger than the living room, as excessive brightness and windows disperse energy, leading to isolation and cooling of marital relations.
4. The master bedroom should not be smaller than children's rooms, as it symbolizes hierarchy within the family.
5. The master bedroom should not have sharp angles or irregular shapes, leading to frequent quarrels.
6. The master bedroom should not be too dim, as insufficient light leads to headaches and irritability.
7. Avoid direct alignment between the master bedroom and children's bedroom doors, leading to conflicts.
8. Avoid displaying aggressive images or decorations, sharp objects like knives or swords, or cacti and iron trees, which symbolize conflict in relationships.
Taboos in Bedrooms
Taboo 1: Too many electrical appliances, especially TVs facing the foot of the bed.
Taboo 2: Bathroom doors directly facing the bed.
Taboo 3: Bedroom area exceeding 20 square meters.
Taboo 4: Bedrooms with balconies or floor-to-ceiling windows.
Taboo 5: Large windows facing east or west.
Taboo 6: Chandeliers directly above the bed.
Taboo 7: Storing items under the bed.
Setting up a bedroom properly is crucial since we spend a third of our lives there. Ensure the layout is reasonable and comfortable.