14 Ways to Bring Feng Shui to Your Bedroom for Harmony and Balance

Guest User September 1, 2021

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Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that influences the flow of life force energy, or Qi, to bring people into harmony with their environment. You can utilize elements of feng shui in your home by orienting furniture and placing objects to redirect the flow of Qi in an auspicious way.

Anjie Cho is a New York-based architect and interior designer who specializes in feng shui. "Feng shui examines how we shape our environment so it can support us rather than deplete us or make our life more difficult with obstacles," she says. "The bedroom is one of the most private spaces in the home. You spend a great amount of time sleeping in bed, in an unconscious, receptive state, and you absorb the Qi of your bedroom."

Qi nourishes us, and in the bedroom, feng shui can promote feelings of love, intimacy, and well-being, and even promote healthy sexual relationships. On the other hand, if the bedroom is unbalanced, this could create feelings of strife and discomfort. Cho shares her top tips for achieving a more harmonious bedroom here.

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If you’d like to learn more about feng shui, check out Mindful Design Feng Shui School at: www.mindfuldesignschool.com

Q&A Sunday: Feng Shui Mistakes to Avoid

Guest User August 29, 2021

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What are the most common feng shui mistakes that you see?

This is a popular topic that people seem to be very interested in! It’s natural to want to put things in categories as “good” or “bad”, but I would first encourage you to try not look at things as “bad” feng shui. In BTB feng shui, there aren’t absolutes when it comes to things not to do. Instead, it really depends on each individual situation. While some aspects of your home may not be ideal, there can also be wisdom in challenging or less desirable situations.

That said, there are a few things that are generally best avoided if you want to improve your home’s feng shui. One thing that I often see is broken items in the home. Broken items can create challenges, so I most often recommend that you let go of these items. Or if you really love something that’s broken, take the time to repair it.

Another thing that isn’t ideal from a feng shui perspective is dried flowers. While you can certainly include dried flowers in your decor if you love the way they look, they are not a feng shui adjustment. Because they are no longer alive, dried flowers do not offer the same vibrant life energy as a healthy houseplant or a bouquet of freshly cut flowers.

Something else I’d like to mention is having random Asian things around your home. Sometimes, people buy Asian objects and place them in their home because they think it will be good feng shui, but they’ve done no research and have added them in with no purpose or consideration.

If you are really attracted to the item and you love it, that’s ok. It doesn’t necessarily have to have a feng shui meaning. However, it’s best to avoid bringing in something with the intention of improving your feng shui when you don’t actually know the purpose of it. For example, bagua mirrors are often used incorrectly, because people put them up thinking they’ll be good feng shui without knowing how to use them properly and respectfully.

If you want to learn more about common feng shui “mistakes,” be sure to listen to the Holistic Spaces Podcast episode all about this!

by Anjie Cho

If you’d like to learn more about feng shui, check out Mindful Design Feng Shui School at: www.mindfuldesignschool.com

How to Feng Shui Your Bedroom

Guest User August 25, 2021

Your bedroom is one of the most important parts of your home to look at when it comes to feng shui. In fact, I often recommend starting there, especially if you are a beginner.

If you feel like your bedroom could use a little feng shui love, here are a few simple tips:

Double up your objects.

Notice if you have a lot of single items in your bedroom. Do you only have one nightstand? Artwork that features a single person? If you’re looking for a relationship, or if you want to cultivate more balance and harmony in your current relationship, make sure you have pairs of objects: two nightstands, two lamps, and photos of couples or things in pairs.

Include a headboard for stability.

In feng shui, it’s important to have a headboard that is securely fastened to the bed. Headboards represent stability as well as connection between romantic partners. Look for one that can be attached to the bed, rather than leaned up against the wall, and one that is a solid shape without bars or holes.

Clean below the bed.

What’s under the bed affects you while you are sleeping. Ideally, it’s best to have nothing under the bed so that qi can circulate freely. If you need to utilize this area for storage, stick to soft, bed-related objects like extra pillows or blankets.

Notice art in the bedroom.

Make sure any artwork in the bedroom is relaxing and tranquil to encourage deep rest, especially if you tend to have trouble sleeping. Choose colors and imagery that feel calming. Also consider what art will be more conducive to connecting with your partner. In most cases, I recommend staying away from family photos in the bedroom, since this doesn’t usually contribute to a very romantic atmosphere!

I hope these tips help you create a nourishing, relaxing bedroom space! If you want to learn more feng shui tips for your bedroom, be sure to check out the Holistic Spaces Podcast episodes on Designing a Bedroom with Feng Shui!

by Anjie Cho