Fun with Bedroom Feng Shui
It's time to tip the balance in your bedroom. It's time to get down with Feng Shui. If there's one room in your house you should use the ancient art on, it's your bedroom. You spend a lot of time there. Feng Shui can turn your dreary, negative bedroom into a warm, comforting sanctuary.
Feng Shui is the ancient art of harnessing "good"energy so the vibes in your bedroom stay positive. In Feng Shui energy falls into two opposite categories - yin and yang. It's necessary that you have some "yang"energy as you'll need to perk up in the morning and get started on the day. However, Feng Shui experts believe that too much "yang"can be overstimulating and frazzling.
Many people are skeptical about Feng Shui. But really, you apply some Feng Shui techniques without even knowing it! Feng Shui is all about making your bedroom a soothing sanctuary. Most of us spend 1/3 of our time in the bedroom. Make it a room conducive to rest, a place where you can achieve a good night's sleep. Use these easy tips and give Feng Shui a try.
Decorate with Pastels and Neutrals. Don't use loud, citrus hues like orange and vibrant yellow in the bedroom. You want to relax. But "winter colors"like black and grey can bring you down. The best Feng Shui colors for the bedroom are neutrals, pastels, and all the "skin colors."
Don't keep your doors open. Keep the good, soothing energy in and the bad energy out. All doors to your bedroom should be closed. This includes your ensuite bathroom and even the toilet lid.
Avoid sad or lonely pictures. Your bedroom needs to be a fortress for positivity. Do not use artwork that expresses a lonely feeling. Choose pictures that project good energy. If you want romance, pick pictures that focus on a pair - two birds in flight together, two people sitting together, two happy kittens. Promptly remove anything that reminds you of the past.
Pay attention to furniture. Do not position your bed right in front or in line with the door frame. You want to be able to view the door, but not have your feet directly in line with it - some believe a dead person's soul gets dragged out by the feet. Your nightstand tables should have round, non-sharp edges and be positioned so you can walk around your bed.
Bedding. Yes, Feng Shui applies to bed linens too. Pick a comforter in a soft, natural fabric such as cotton or wool. De-clutter the bed by removing decorative pillows, stuffed animals, and other innocuous items. Your bed should reflect the life you want - clean, comfortable, and not complicated!
Keep a balance of "Yin" and "Yang" in mind when you decorate your bedroom and end insomnia forever! See, Feng Shui can be fun.
Elwood Bradford, a Feng Shui expert writes about comforters.
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