10 Easy Ways to Feng-Shui Your Bedroom Inline
Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com1/10Cut the clutter
Japanese organizer Marie Kondo will change your lifestyle with her best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, urging you to purge your clutter. "Keep only those things that speak to your heart," she explains. "Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset your life and embark on a new lifestyle."
Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, $9; amazon.com
Photo: Courtesy of Miles & May2/10Choose the right bed and placement
According to the feng shui principles, placement of the bed is crucial, as it reflects your wealth, health, and love life. Your bed should be placed at the furthest point of the room, facing the door but not in line with it. It should also be a good height to allow energy to pass under. Choose a natural material, like wood, with a sturdy headboard for support.
Miles & May’s May bed, $3,125; milesandmay.com
Photo: Courtesy of parachutehome.com3/10Invest in high-quality bed linens
Invest in high-quality bed linens of a pure material, like cotton or linen. Parachute delivers luxurious yet affordable 100 percent Egyptian cotton bedding straight to the comfort of your home. Wash them often as they get softer with time.
Parachute Sheet Set, from $129; parachutehome.com
Photo: Courtesy of Sophie Buhai4/10Stick to a neutral soft palette—like earth and skin tones
Stick to a neutral color palette to create a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere. Feng shui specialists recommend warm earth and skin tones such as cream, peach and tan, as well as light blue and gray. Avoid bright colors such as red and orange.
Sophie Buhai Stacking Pillows, $390; sophiebuhai.com
Photo: (from left) Courtesy of theline.com; Courtesy of schoolhouseelectric.com5/10Create balance and symmetry by accessorizing in pairs
Decorate in pairs. Use identical bedside tables and lamps to create symmetry and balance. Choose a bedside lamp that diffuses the light.
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Side Table, $3,600; theline.com
Schoolhouse Electric Great Jones Table Lamp, $289; schoolhouseelectric.com
Photo: Courtesy of suefisherking.com6/10Use scented candles
Scented candles not only enhance senses, but they are the best feng shui bedroom lighting, as they clear energy, and also create a very warm and healing atmosphere.
Astier de Vilatte Hong Kong Candle, $80; suefisherking.com
Photo: Courtesy of thetappancollectsive.com7/10Replace your TV with art
Remove any technology, such as a television, a computer, or a phone, as they give off a lot of energy. The bedroom should be a place of rest and contemplation, without the distraction of the stresses of the day.
Lani Trock “Good Morning” Photograph, $190; thetappancollectsive.com
Photo: Courtesy of mvngmtns.com8/10Use mirrors carefully or not at all
Avoid bedroom mirrors, which are usually bad feng shui. Mirrors reflect and bounce energy, which can keep you awake and restless. If you must have a mirror in the bedroom, think about placing it behind closet doors.
Moving Mountains A-Framed Mirror, price upon request; mvngmtns.com
Photo: Courtesy of abchome.com9/10Try a bedside rug
If the floor is bare, use a bedside rug to absorb energy before you get into bed. Have one on each side of the bed if two people sleep there.
Vintage Chinese Pillar Rug, $1,200; abchome.com
Photo: Courtesy of containerstore.com10/10Move your dirty laundry out of sight
Don’t let your dirty laundry pile in your bedroom. Try minimizing the impact of dirty laundry by keeping it in an attractive basket or hamper, preferably with a lid.
Zen Bamboo Laundry Hamper, $99; containerstore.com
