Where to Place Your Bed

Your bed is the most important piece in your bedroom. After all, its literally right there in the name. You spend a third of your life in your bed, so it’s vital to maximize its comfort. We’ve previously discussed sleep mistakes that you don’t know you’re making.

However, another way to ensure maximized comfort and sleep is by strategically placing your bed in the right spot. Which brings us to the art of feng shui. Feng shui is the practice of arranging pieces in your living space to create balance with the natural world. Furthermore, feng shui bed placement is perhaps the most important principle in the ancient Chinese practice. This article will explore the best bed positioning for you to get the best possible sleep.

A Quick Intro To Feng Shui

Feng shui is used to enhance your wellbeing inside a space. Whether it’s your bedroom, office or backyard, feng shui will promote a good flow of energy to your area. Feng shui focuses on chi, the universal energy in and around us. Its primary goal is to keep the good chi flowing and balanced throughout every inch of our environment. Furthermore, there are five main elements of feng shui: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. The right presence and placement of these elements in our space stimulates chi and promotes our wellbeing.

Feng Shui Bed Placement

The most essential principle in feng shui is the commanding position. This is the spot where you like to spend most of your time when you’re in a particular room. For most people, this would mean their bed when they’re in their bedroom. Commanding position principles suggest your bed’s in the spot furthest from your door and not in direct line with it. As a result, your bed positioning should be diagonal to your door, while still having clear sight of it. If you can’t put your bed in commanding position, you can hack it with a mirror. Simply place the mirror in a spot that lets see the reflection of your door from your bed.

Consider The Door

There are other things to consider in relation to bed positioning and your bedroom door. For starters, try to avoid your doors opening up directly onto any part of your bed. Furthermore, don’t let your feet point straight out the door. This is known as the “coffin position,” and puts the bed in the main path of traffic.

Find A Solid Wall

Ideally, your headboard should be against a solid wall as this allows for the most support behind the back. If possible, try to avoid windows behind your bed. Furthermore, you shouldn’t have the toilet on the other side of the wall from your head.

Have Space On Both Side Of The Bed

You should have around 18 inches of space on each side of your bed. If your room is tiny, you may need consider finding the right bed size to best fit it. By ensuring there’s enough space on both sides, you can balance your yin and yang energies. In addition, you and your partner will have a walkway to move around easier when getting in and out of bed.

Get Out From Under The Beams

Having your bed positioning underneath a beam is said to cause illness because the beam is cutting across your body. In addition, try to keep your bed away from soffits or sloped ceilings. If you can’t avoid these architectural features, try draping fabric to conceal them.

Declutter Your Space

If you’re serious about feng shui, the first thing you should do is declutter your space. No matter how you rearrange your room, a cluttered space will prevent the good flow of energy. In addition, a clean room will put you in a better mood and can possibly help you sleep better as well. So take a day to clean up your room and get rid of any unnecessary possessions you no long use. Once your room is cleaned and cleared, you can start assessing how to rearrange everything.

Speak To A Sleep Consultant

Great sleep is vital to your overall health and wellbeing. Taking important steps like rearranging your furniture or making sure you’re in the best sleep position can help. If you’re looking to improve your sleep, call or visit your local  Sit n’ Sleep. Our Sleep Consultants are highly trained and can help guide you to getting the best possible sleep. The practice of feng shui plus the comfort of a new mattress can help lead you to the best sleep of your life.