The use of a certain color in the design according to Feng Shui helps to maintain the balance of natural elements in the environment. By using simple but time-tested rules and visual tools invented by Eastern philosophers, you will be able to bring harmony and peace to the surrounding space.
The location of the room according to the cardinal directions when planning
Feng Shui of bedrooms has a number of features. What matters is the shape of the room, the arrangement of furniture and decorative elements in it. In addition to the placement of the room, attention should be paid to the balance of Yin and Yang. In any bedroom, the main purpose of which is complete rest and relaxation, Yin energy should predominate, suggesting peace and quiet.
If it is possible to choose the direction of the world in which the bedroom will be located, then it is better for father and mother to be located in the southern or southwestern part of the house. But this direction is not suitable for children's bedrooms: the child may become too capricious and even uncontrollable. It is better to place his room in the east or west. It is highly undesirable to place the bedroom in the central part of the house, as well as in the southeast.
It is also recommended to follow the following basic rules:
- The most suitable shape for a bedroom is a regular square or rectangle. Many rooms in modern apartments and houses are shaped like the letter L, because... combined with dressing rooms or bathrooms, but this approach is unsuccessful. The situation can be corrected with the help of decorative screens decorated with symbols of good luck.
- It is not recommended to use mirrors to visually correct the shape of the bedroom. A mirror can be harmful if placed in an area intended for sleeping.
- When organizing a bedroom according to Feng Shui, the location of the room is of great importance. It is unfavorable if it is located above the kitchen, garage or bathroom. This creates a feeling of emptiness. For the same reasons, the door should not open onto the kitchen or stairs.
- Placing ceiling beams above the bed should be avoided. If existing beams cannot be covered with suspended or suspended ceilings, you can neutralize their negative impact with a wind bell.
- It is important to avoid “poisoned arrows”: sharp corners and shelves pointing towards the bed.
- The door should be kept closed, especially when strangers are in the apartment.
- The room should not lack natural and artificial lighting and fresh air. During the day, it is recommended to attract Qi energy into it by parting the curtains and opening the windows wide. In this case, it is advisable that direct sunlight does not fall directly on the bed.
- If the ceiling in the room is sloping on one side, it is better to sleep with your head in the direction where the wall is higher.
The meaning of colors for the bedroom
Regardless of what colors will be preferred, when creating the interior of a bedroom, it is important to take into account all the nuances in order to create an internal atmosphere that will allow the owners of the apartment to have a pleasant time. And also have a great rest, successfully solve everyday problems, create an optimistic mood that ensures success in any endeavor.
When creating the interior of a bedroom, you can choose shades from both the Yin and Yang groups. It is only important to ensure that they are successfully combined.
When choosing Yin colors with a feminine origin, it is recommended to pay attention to the following tones:
- white (this shade is a symbol of serenity, chastity, purity, it frees you from any aggressive manifestations, prevents the occurrence of conflict situations);
- blue (favors the strengthening of such qualities as determination, but can contribute to an increased sense of isolation). When decorating a room in such a color scheme, there is a greater chance of strengthening spiritual and physical health and gaining wisdom;
- purple (suitable for those who, due to various life circumstances, often face difficult problems, but want to undergo healing on the physical level);
- black (many consider this shade too gloomy, but it is this shade that contributes to profit growth, career advancement, and increased income).
If, after all, the color shades of Yin promote relaxation and calm, then the colors of Yang favor:
- self-improvement;
- attracting powerful streams of success;
- increasing material well-being;
- development of strong-willed character qualities.
When choosing masculine Yang colors, it is useful to choose the following shades:
- yellow (it is a symbol of the Sun, therefore it promotes the growth of optimism, saturates the soul with warmth, but when using it you need to maintain a sense of proportion, since an excess of yellow can provoke anxiety and inexplicable restlessness);
- orange (the color shade allows you to effectively master public speaking, helps increase creativity, and stimulates brain activity);
- red or gold (these shades are considered a symbol of romanticism, they are considered the color of passion, they contribute to the growth of luck both in the career and in the financial field).
It is not recommended to be overly carried away by the color shades of Yin and Yang, since their excess can provoke a negative reflection:
- an excess of Yang can bring chaos into a person’s life and provoke a lot of unfinished business;
- with an excess of Yin, a person can plunge into a depressive state and become inert.
What colors suit you best?
When choosing the color of a bedroom, the rules are the same as when decorating an apartment - it all depends on the sector in which it is located from the point of view of the cardinal directions:
- north and northwest: any shades of blue;
- West: silver, gray, lemon, lilac, purple;
- southwest and northeast: brown, coffee, terracotta shade;
- south: various shades of red.
When choosing the color of the walls in the bedroom according to Feng Shui, you should rely on these options as dominant ones, but they can be diluted with other shades that are suitable from the point of view of the prevailing elements of the selected area.
Effect on the body
Yellow stimulates brain function, strengthens memory and helps achieve success in intellectual and creative activities. In addition, it puts a person in a positive mood and instills confidence in their abilities. In some cases, yellow helps with physical ailments, as it activates the activity of the glands of the endocrine system.
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The color has a beneficial effect on intestinal function and helps absorb vitamins and minerals, especially calcium. Indicated for diseases of the musculoskeletal system, and also improves skin condition. But, as they say, there are also contraindications. So, if you suffer from insomnia or have an irritable character, do not make yellow the main color of the room.
Finishing materials
Feng Shui in the bedroom should be good, so it’s better not to skimp on decoration. It is recommended to use natural materials and a bed whose base is made of wood. Wallpaper is preferably made of paper or fabric. Smooth textures and soft patterns with smooth lines are welcome. It is better to refuse expressive ornaments.
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It is recommended to avoid contrasting colors and not use different materials and textures on the same wall. The ceiling should be as flat as possible, without protrusions, beams or complex plasterboard structures. It is better to choose classic materials and finishes. You should avoid suspended ceilings with a glossy effect, especially mirrored ones, in which sleepers can be reflected.
Selection of finishing materials
Coatings made from natural materials are suitable for Feng Shui finishing:
- wooden panels;
- wood parquet;
- textured plaster;
- stone;
- bamboo;
- cork.
Wallpaper for the bedroom should also be chosen on a natural basis: paper, fabric, liquid, with textile and wood fibers. Feng Shui does not accept plastic and synthetics. But expensive natural materials can be replaced with imitation - laminate, artificial stone.
Selection of furniture and its positioning
Not only the location and shape of the room itself is of great importance, but also the choice and positioning of furniture, especially the bed. It is recommended to adhere to the following set of rules to achieve good Feng Shui for the bedroom:
- the head of the bed should be close to the wall;
- It is better to avoid placing any mirrors in the bedroom, because they symbolize the presence of a third person who is able to separate the couple;
- if the mirror does not reflect the sleeping place, it will not harm the married life;
- the bed cannot be placed between two doors;
- an arched headboard is a bad sign, because it resembles the shape of a Chinese tomb;
- the bed should not be positioned with its head towards the toilet;
- the most successful bed shapes are round (very rare in European realities) or as close to square as possible;
- for a stable and lasting marriage, a square headboard is best suited, with a backrest on which you can comfortably rest your back;
- a married couple should sleep on one solid mattress, you should not buy 2 separate ones;
- things can store the energy of past owners, so the bed and mattress must be new;
- It is not recommended to place any fashionable arches with pointed or triangular arches in the bedroom - they form “poisoned arrows”, which have a detrimental effect on the health of those sleeping.
If possible, it is recommended to position the bed in such a way that the head of the family sleeps with his head in his most favorable direction, from a Feng Shui point of view. The only exceptions are those cases when the best direction for a man at the same time turned out to be the worst for a woman. If this happens, it is better to give preference to a neutral option that will not bring negativity to either of the couple.
The bedroom should not have a large amount of furniture, especially that which provides storage of household appliances, equipment and clothing. If possible, it is better to limit yourself to only bedside tables of the simplest possible design, without a large number of shelves and drawers.
If the size or layout of the apartment does not allow you to move the closet to another room, you should make its doors solid and smooth: when they are closed, this will create the illusion of a wall. The choice of furniture color is determined according to the same principles as the colors of finishing materials.
Shape, size and position of the bed
Feng Shui masters of the traditional school say that placing the bed in line with the door resembles a coffin. Not the most attractive image, called the position of death. If it is not possible to rearrange the bed, then one solution would be to block the flow of energy from the footboard. To do this, use high solid footrests or place a piece of furniture (for example, an ottoman, a small shelving unit with a solid back) between the bed and the door.
Expert opinion
Melnik Dmitry
feng shui master
It is not recommended to place the bed under a window, which deprives one of the sense of security: personal qi will dissipate through the window, and the person will feel tired when waking up. Every effort should be made to place it where there is a solid wall, but it should not be shared with the kitchen or bathroom. Another way to achieve comfort and harmony is to place the bed in a “commanding position” and see the front door when you are in bed.
The bed is chosen to be spacious, preferably square in shape, with a solid headboard made of a single piece of wood or material, with rounded corners, an optimal frame height (qi will circulate freely between the base and the floor). The space surrounding the bed needs good organization.
Houseplants
Plants should be placed in the sleeping area with great care. According to Feng Shui, it is better to avoid most plants for the bedroom. Some practicing masters recommend not placing them at all, but there is no strict taboo. For example, a single person can put any type of orchids in the bedroom, because... they attract love into life.
It is also permissible to purchase two green bamboo shoots, which will symbolize mutual understanding and equality in relationships and bring harmony into them.
Brown color in feng shui
Corresponding to the number nine. People born under this number are quite tolerant of others, they know how to sympathize, and also have humanity. The color brown encourages that throughout their lives, representatives of this color learn to give kindness to others.
As we can see, the influence of color on a person begins from birth. This is probably why some people prefer one or two colors throughout their lives. However, we should not forget that the predominance of only one creates an imbalance in life. It is very good if the colors in the name, surname, and date of birth are varied (in equal quantities). In this case we can talk about harmony.
If this does not happen, then you definitely need to add the missing one to your life yourself.
Decorative elements
A thoughtless choice of decorative elements for a bedroom according to Feng Shui can lead to many negative consequences, because... seemingly simple things have a hidden meaning, interpreted by ancient Eastern teachings.
Feng Shui paintings for the bedroom
You need to choose paintings for the bedroom with care. Many people have the desire to decorate the walls with images of nature, but they do not take into account an important fact: there should not be any images of water in the sleeping area. The painting should be done in calm, non-aggressive colors that will bring in Yin energy.
Mirror
A mirror in the bedroom is bad manners according to Feng Shui. It is recommended that any reflective surfaces be placed outside of this room. If you cannot avoid installing a mirror or a mirrored closet door, then you should make sure that sleeping people are not reflected in it under any circumstances. The larger the mirror, the more negative it can bring, especially if it reflects the entire bed: from the front, side or even from above. If necessary, you need to close the mirrors at night.
This is one of the basic rules of Feng Shui, which must be followed when arranging your home.
Aquarium
Water located too close to the bed always leads to danger and potential losses, not only personal, but also financial. This applies to any containers with water, incl. aquariums, which are contraindicated for installation in the bedroom. Furnishings that imitate aquariums have the same effect.
Fan in the bedroom
The feng shui fan is used to activate chi energy. It can be placed in any sector, depending on the area you want to improve. The sleeping area is also suitable for this. You can choose a fan of any size and color, depending on the interior, personal preferences and the sector in which the room is located. It is hung with the fan open upward.
Read more: fan in feng shui
Fireplace
Despite the fact that fire is a symbol of passion and can bring it into a relationship, it is not advisable to place a fireplace in the bedroom, because... this threatens to deteriorate the well-being of family members.
A person is constantly surrounded by smells, sounds, and sensations that form an idea of the world around him. The most informative sense organ is vision. We see the faces of loved ones, admire works of art, admire amazing pictures of nature, and rejoice at our native walls when we return home.
The perception of life would be expressionless and faceless if all these visual images did not have colors. Without a palette of tones around us, it is difficult to adapt to our environment; it colors life with emotions, forces us to think creatively, choose and act.
What color to choose for the bedroom - main factors
Color is a whole science. Its natural factor, the totality of physical characteristics, and the presence of the phenomenon of color in culture are studied by color science. There is another science - coloristics, which studies color in the aspect of philosophy and psychology. Color patterns and shades have a huge impact on the human subconscious. With confidence confirmed by scientific research, color can be described as a great psychologist.
Every evening we go to the bedroom to relax, get enough sleep, and gain strength for the next day. Since color can influence the human psyche, we have the opportunity to receive the service of a professional “psychologist” from the color design of a room: positive emotions, comfort, complete relaxation, and, as a result, sound, healthy sleep. This is the case if its color scheme is chosen correctly!
The choice of palette and bedroom design is individual. Some people like natural greenery that is pleasing to the eye, others will prefer warm shades of autumn, originals will choose a combination of contrasting bright tropical strokes. But there are at least three main factors that should be taken into account when choosing paints:
- Room decoration style.
The existing canons of stylistics always define the main color compositions. For example, a universal white color is suitable for classics, minimalism, Provence, and high-tech styles.
Lilac color is more selective; it is used in oriental style design, art deco, and eclecticism.
- Room lighting.
In dim, subdued light, dark colors are unacceptable.
- Bedroom area.
For small dimensions, light colors are more suitable, which can be enlivened with bright accents in the form of pillows, paintings, and lamps.
For a large room, the choice of color palette is wider. Hue plays an important role; any color has many variations of tone and degrees of saturation.
What psychologists say
It is worth listening to the opinion of professionals, especially if the question concerns the design of a vacation spot. Psychologists have specific recommendations for bedroom color design. Most of them agree that calm, pastel colors are the best choice. They promote good sleep, relaxation, and restoration of energy spent during the day. There is also a specific color that leads in all surveys and ratings - beige and its shades. It looks great in the interior and encourages a creative approach to working on a bedroom design project.
Psychologists consider the popular white color to be excessively cold. But it is not at all necessary to give up a pure, light tone and its varieties (pearl, ivory, milk and others). It must be used skillfully and thoughtfully so that the bedroom does not resemble a branch of a medical institution and is not faceless and empty. White color is an excellent background for all decorative elements. It will highlight the beauty of textiles and lamps, highlight a spectacular chest of drawers or console, visually enlarge the space and fill it with freshness.
For adults who want to relax peacefully before bed, green and yellow tones are more suitable than others.
For young people and teenagers who spend their days actively, a quick switch from vigorous activity to peace is required. Blue and cyan colors will contribute to this.
Psychologists do not refuse bright orange, which will perfectly enliven a children's bedroom. Scarlet, coral, burgundy colors are suitable for decorating matrimonial rooms.
It is recommended to place fragments with non-standard colors on the wall at the head of the bed.
Feng Shui rules
Fashionable oriental philosophy also contributed to the creation of the bedroom interior. Following its postulates, you need to consider:
- Direction of the sides of the horizon.
- A bedroom facing north or northwest should be decorated in blue tones, diluted with other colors.
- The south side requires red, but in a restrained composition.
- Eastern and southeastern directions prefer the color of natural greenery.
- The West prefers gray, silver, purple, and lemon colors.
- Northeast, southwest orientation should repeat the colors of the Earth; brown, terracotta, coffee and beige colors close to natural are needed.
- The Chinese vision of a bedroom interior excludes the combination of black and white colors.
- The presence of the spouses in the bedroom is the red color of passion.
- All shades should be muted, no bright touches.
The Chinese consider the bedroom to be the most important room in the house and devote maximum effort to its design. In addition to the “wrong” colors, the Feng Shui treatise prohibits installing a false ceiling, TV and mirrors in the bedroom. The door to the sleeping room must be closed at all times.
Dependence on cardinal directions
All colors are divided into warm and cold. There are special tables that clearly demonstrate this distinction. The most popular “cool” colors that are used to decorate a bedroom are white, gray, green, blue, cyan, turquoise, lilac, violet and their shades. “Warm” colors are considered: yellow, beige, orange, pink, red, burgundy, brown and their tones.
Now let's turn to the question: which direction of the world is your bedroom facing?
South
There is enough light in the room, but excess sun is tiring and its partial neutralization is desirable. In this regard, it is recommended to use colors from a cold palette. It can reduce the saturation of light, bring coolness, and at the same time visually enlarge the room, add space and positivity. In such an interior, dark and bright colors as decoration are quite appropriate.
North
In a north-facing bedroom, the sun will be a rare guest. In clear weather, the light penetrating into it will bring a bluish tint to walls and objects; in gloomy and cloudy skies, the tone of daylight lighting will be gray. To correct the lack of light and neutralize the gloomy component, it is advisable to use warm colors for decoration. Deep, rich shades are suitable; there is a reason to abandon white.
East
The sun shines through the bedroom windows facing the sunrise in the morning. The green color and its shades are in perfect harmony with its golden rays. A good solution would be cool turquoise, lilac, and gray colors.
West
You can watch the sunset from the bedroom window. I want to extend this ritual, to delay the rays of the departing luminary longer. Beige, sand, chocolate colors, soft shades of brown will help. The presence of decorative elements and textiles in bronze and golden shades will duplicate the evening reflections and bring additional comfort to the interior.
What color to paint the bedroom - the optimal range of colors and top 20 successful color combinations
Here are examples of popular colors for the bedroom and options for their combinations with other colors. 20 best solutions!
1. Pure white combined with black is a stylish and always up-to-date solution. Geometric classics: polka dots, checkerboard cells, contrasting zebra stripes, ornaments and patterns of different themes look like a win-win.
2. White plus brown allows you to create complex decor designs, experiment with patterns and textures, and include third colors, for example, gold, turquoise, beige. In bedrooms with good lighting, brown should predominate, in northern rooms - white.
3. White and turquoise bring a feeling of joy and serenity. Let white prevail and give refreshing turquoise accents and design details.
4. Unobtrusive beige and brown colors are a noble, elegant combination. This bedroom is warm, cozy and comfortable. The beige color creates a good background, visually increases volume, and allows you to use other colors in decoration: green, burgundy, yellow, white.
5. Beige together with blue will create a romantic space and fill the bedroom with a fresh breeze. Cold blue can be turquoise, cornflower blue, or emerald. The warmth of a beige tone and additional yellow or brown colors in the interior will neutralize the visible coldness and add comfort and warmth.
6. Green and white tones make a great combination. It is so harmonious that psychologists call it a “mild sleeping pill.” Natural colors of light green, pistachio, olive, salad, dusty green, jade are refreshed and emphasized by the white palette. No additional shades are required.
7. Rich green and pale peach require matte surfaces, then this tandem looks very gentle and aristocratic. It will be complemented by orange, brown or white finishing colors. The background will be a warm peach tone.
8; Green and neutral beige are a wide field for design ideas. Each color will serve equally well as the main color. There is no need for unnecessary frills; an expressive interior will be created by multi-level compositions, floral patterns, and geometric designs.
9. Deep blue and elegant gray will form successful combinations for a fashionable loft style. In order not to create a gloomy atmosphere, you cannot overdo it with the color blue; two walls painted in it or large patterns on textiles are enough.
10. Blue plus white. This range will certainly appeal to fans of the marine theme. Don't forget the seascapes on the wall! Ornate patterns will be out of place; white and blue geometry and abstraction are perfect. Light brown or turquoise tones are allowed for decoration.
11. Calming brown and pink contrast effectively, but actively absorb light. Powdery pink and coffee colors create a cozy, intimate atmosphere and are conducive to relaxation. The ash pink background with chocolate-colored details is gorgeous.
12. Light brown plus blue balance each other. The warmth of natural wood color is complemented by the freshness and airiness of blue. Its shades can be any: turquoise, gray-blue, sky blue. Beige, white or gray colors will complement the composition.
13. Relaxing gray and classic white play of shades will remind you of black and white movies or vintage photographs. Geometric patterns and abstraction are perfect for this combination. Do not disturb the atmosphere of charm with bright details.
14. Strict gray color together with pink will turn the bedroom into a ladies' boudoir if the pink tone in the interior takes up more than a quarter of the space. A fuchsia finish will look wonderful against a light gray background. Graphite - will emphasize the elegance of an ash rose; for pearl gray, it is permissible to add more pink powder.
15. Gray plus rich yellow represent the monolithic severity and fun of a sunny “bunny”. The background should be a gray shade; a bright accent of honey, bright yellow, or golden color will enliven it, add mood and warmth. You don’t need a lot of glare; curtains, pillows, small rugs or a bedspread will do the job.
16. Sensual lilac and pure white colors bring peace, romance and positive energy to the bedroom. Against a dominant white background, the lilac zone at the head of the bed and abstract ornaments on the walls look great. Glossy surfaces and mirrors are desirable in the room.
17. Lilac and deep black. And such a combination is possible! The main thing is to place the accents correctly. Lilac fog and the fantastic presence of a black surface can create an atmosphere of cosmic happiness. Details of black textiles will add theatrical drama, which will be facilitated by abstract or damask patterns on pillows and bedspreads.
18. Lilac and yellow colors will simulate a royally rich environment. A snow-white tone in the form of stucco patterns or even moldings on the ceiling will effectively fit into this luxurious pair. A golden yellow color will be a good background.
19. Turquoise and yellow will easily lift your spirits and inspire positive dreams. This combination of colors certainly requires the presence of a third: beige, light brown or white. Floral ornaments and simple patterns are appropriate in this range.
20. Turquoise color plus elegant chocolate combination is bold and stylish. To prevent the brown color from introducing gloomy notes into the interior, introduce it in doses, refreshing it with a white or milky tone. A cheerful note of turquoise will come in handy.
Tips for choosing
As wise people say: listen to all opinions, and act as you see fit. There are many, many opinions, advice, instructions, suggestions, and you have one bedroom. The final decision is up to the owners of the premises; only they can relax here, dream, love, see dreams and make plans for the future. The interior should give spiritual comfort and provide psychological support. Keeping in mind the first sentence in this paragraph, read the good advice.
- If you have doubts and the desired composition of the interior color scheme is not aligned, contact a specialist. A professional designer will solve the problem better than a neighbor or girlfriend.
- Listen to your inner voice and choose your preferred colors and shades.
- Not only color accents, but also furniture, decorative elements, and finishing materials should be harmoniously combined in the room.
- Don't forget to take into account the presence of indoor plants in the bedroom; they are also part of the color composition of the room.
- Look for examples of bedroom design in magazines and on the Internet. Pay attention to details, style solutions, decorative elements, color combinations. Such views are inspiring and often provide answers to burning questions.
The personal space of the bedroom should please you, first of all. Create aesthetic pleasure for yourself, surround your night's rest with comfort, then you will fall asleep and wake up with a feeling of happiness.
In case of redevelopment or cosmetic repairs
If the apartment is going to be renovated and the layout can be slightly changed, it is recommended to make sure that the bedroom doors do not open:
- on the stairs;
- on sharp objects;
- on the stove or stove;
- on the refrigerator;
- to the toilet;
- to the main entrance door;
- at a protruding angle;
- on a pole without support.
If you are setting up a bedroom for a child, you should make sure that Yang energy predominates in it. This is due to the fact that children grow quickly and are characterized by increased activity. The design of a children's bedroom should be more cheerful and bright. Therefore, if a teenager listens to loud music and covers the walls with posters of his favorite artists, this fact indicates good Feng Shui, which increases luck and has a positive effect on health.
But you cannot activate Yang so much that Yin is completely suppressed, and the room lacks dark colors and places for privacy and tranquility. It is better to choose paintings for a children's bedroom that are bright and cheerful, but not gloomy.
A large amount of negative energy is brought into the children's bedroom by toys for boys: tanks, soldiers, military equipment. It is better to play “war” in another room, outside the bedroom. All other rules regarding the master bedroom also apply to the child's room.
How not to make a mistake in choosing
By studying ancient teachings, you will be able to decorate each bedroom in the best possible way. You just need to systematize the data and select everything you need in accordance with the location of the room. After choosing the decor and completing the renovation, it’s time to choose the furniture. Modern manufacturers produce a large assortment, so choosing everything you need in a certain color scheme will not be difficult.
Each of us creates comfort in real estate with furniture. Therefore, it is important to consider not only design, but also functionality. The teaching will help you arrange furniture correctly so that it allows free circulation of energy.
Feng Shui love corner in the bedroom
Proper bed placement and bedroom layout are key to a strong relationship. You can improve the atmosphere of love and mutual understanding by creating a romantic corner in this room.
To activate the zone of love and marriage, you can use paintings and figurines that help spread beneficial energy. For example, images of blooming peonies are a powerful symbol of a strong marriage. They symbolize trust, openness and sexuality. A picture with peonies can even be hung above the head of the bed. However, fresh flowers are not the best choice for the master bedroom. They have too much energy and can cause discord in relationships.
If you can allocate a shelf in the room for figurines and talismans, it is better to give preference to paired animals. The most common symbols of love, from a Feng Shui point of view, are mandarin ducks, swans and dolphins. By placing any of these figurines in a prominent place in the bedroom, you can attract the energy of love into your life. Images of lonely people and animals in the bedroom are prohibited; they will negatively affect mutual understanding in marriage.
The love corner must be constantly kept clean and tidy, and it must be ensured that it is not cluttered or covered with dust. In this case, you will be able to achieve good Feng Shui in the bedroom.
Decoration features
How to arrange decor according to Feng Shui:
- The mirror is large, it is better to replace a full-length mirror with a small one on the dressing table. A wall mirror can be hung in a corner, but not in front of the entrance or bed. Two mirrors on opposite walls are dangerous because, according to Chinese beliefs, they open a portal to the other world;
- painting, photography - for couples who dream of becoming parents, it is useful to hang images with children in the western sector of the room. Paintings with autumn motifs, seascapes depicting a storm are unfavorable for the bedroom. You should also not hang photographs of strangers or dead people;
- colored candles and figurines are mandatory attributes of a bedroom according to Feng Shui.
You cannot place an aquarium, a mini-fountain, books on open shelves or electrical appliances in the sleeping room.
In the apartment
In the modern world, we are in such a society that cosmic energy forces us to look inside ourselves, into the depths of our consciousness. If you don't change your point of view, you'll just remain old. Therefore, at the junction of transition, the cosmos increases vibrations, which requires a strong change from a person.
The Feng Shui system itself implies the interaction of harmony - space, universe, nature, earth. If you think about it, we were given everything for temporary use - the body, the planet (space around us, the earth, trees, stars) - this does not belong to us personally. But all this radiates energy. From it we can draw a favorable, positive state.
Creating a home plan
Therefore, when a person begins to live in this state, and not in the hustle and bustle, getting into stress every day, he begins to feed on this energy, even anywhere in a large metropolis.
If you look at the ancient Chinese sign of happiness, it means a full stomach. That is, to be satiated, nourished. Now China has become saturated and filled the whole world. By setting an example, you work - achieve abundance, harmony, beauty.
This energy has a Yin-Yang balance, that is, a sign that creates polarity. When there is polarity, there is balance. We can even change ourselves within a minute. When we feel this, we live in harmony.
Most people live in huge cities, where a huge amount of energy naturally accumulates, all of it is absorbed into us.
But when we turn off the Yin-Yang balance (we fuss, get irritated), we bring all this home. For example, we came into our house, undressed (all our things were scattered in different corners), - throughout the evening, the night - they emit negative energy accumulated during the day.
Proper arrangement of your home
We arrange furniture according to Feng Shui in the office
What should an ideal office be like? Firstly, it should be located in the north, since this sector is responsible for the career. And, as mentioned above, the element of Water, which is closely connected with money, rules here. Therefore, it is necessary to emphasize this influence with elements of black, blue, light blue, and turquoise.
It is also better not to pile furniture against the walls, because this will disrupt the circulation of energy; it is better to leave some free space so that there is enough empty space between each piece of furniture.
It is very good if the office space has a square or rectangular shape - in this case, it is important to try to preserve it and not cut corners, do not make a complex and ornate space into the nooks and crannies of which Qi will not flow. Windows are also important - through them Qi will flow inside, and therefore the larger and more spacious they are, the better
In order for Qi to flow inside as much as possible, the windows are made at the same level as the floor.
In this case, it is also important to try to ensure that there are no sofas, tables or cabinets in the way of the energy flow. That’s why they are placed on the sides of large windows.
Bright and cheerful accents of a suitable color will perfectly highlight the seriousness of the office environment and give it vigor. Chairs and armchairs in turquoise or light blue tones are perfect, especially if you have a lot of grey, white or black in your interior.
In the same case, if you have a very small room, it is better to furnish it in a minimalist style using a white shade - then you will get the optimal Feng Shui office.
How to arrange furniture in this case, if there is very little space? Use small square tables that do not have an abundance of drawers - such furniture looks airy and does not weigh down the space, especially if it is light. And the minimalist design and correct geometric shape of the tables will not make them an obstacle to the flow of Qi.
In general, arranging furniture according to Feng Shui does not contain any sophisticated advice - everything here is based on making the space harmonious and leaving enough light and space for the energy flow and maximizing its accumulation, be it a bedroom, a nursery, a study or same office.
Rule for the corridor, hallway of a house, apartment
The entrance hall or corridor are precisely those utility rooms that lead us and our guests into the house, into the apartment, into the sanctum sanctorum. According to Feng Shui, it is considered a bad sign if:
- The entrance door to the apartment is located at the very top, the top of the stairs, or at the foot, the very bottom of the stairs;
- The door of one apartment is immediately located opposite the door to another apartment.
But in any high-rise building this problem exists. Therefore, it is recommended to hang a small mirror above the front door to reflect the negative, or, according to the rules of Feng Shui, on the handle of the front door that is located inside the apartment, you can hang bells or coins with holes, tied together with a red cord. At the same time, bad energy will be blocked and money will be attracted to the house. According to the rules of Feng Shui, a beautiful, positive painting or large photo in an oval or rectangular frame should hang directly opposite the entrance door of the apartment. The corridor or hallway should be light, clean, spacious, comfortable - without unnecessary, unnecessary rubbish.
At the entrance to the house there should be a rug of expressive color, and under it to attract money, good luck and success - three silver, copper or gold coins. You can put a small coffee table in the hallway or hallway of a house or apartment and decorate it with figurines or fresh flowers in pots.
It’s very bad if the corridor ends in a bathroom or toilet - this means, according to Feng Shui, that family happiness will be drowned, drowned, washed away in these rooms. It is also bad if the corridor ends in the kitchen or personal rooms of family members: this attracts parasites into the family and leads to disunity and quarrels within the family.
To solve these problems, the doors of the bathroom, toilet, kitchen, and rooms of other family members should, if possible, always be closed and decorated with paintings or photos, and the paintings should not depict water with stones (this will lead to illness and the appearance of kidney stones) . Ideally, the corridor should end in the hall - in the living room of the apartment.
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Determining the feng shui zones of your home
So, do you now know which element belongs in your bedroom? It is difficult to guess without displaying the areas of your life aspirations on the house plan. Fortunately, this is not that difficult to do.
To do this, you will need a few simple tools that you can buy in the store:
- compass;
- graph paper;
- tracing paper;
- ruler;
- pencil.
Step 1: Use an existing floor plan or measure the dimensions of the rooms in your home yourself.
Step 2: Convert the measurements to graph paper to scale (for example: 30 cm = 1 square).
Step 3: Find the center point of your home by folding the outline in half vertically and horizontally. Draw an "x" in the center of the fold.
Step 3a: If your house plan isn't a perfect square or rectangle, you'll need to fill in the missing space. Draw a dotted line to compensate for the missing space.
Step 4: Head to the actual center of your home, i.e. to where you drew the “x” on the plan.
Step 5: Place your plan on the "x" point in the room and the compass on top of the plan.
Step 6: Use a compass to determine the cardinal directions:
- 0° – north
- 45° – northeast
- 90° – east
- 135° – southeast
- 180° – south
- 225° – southwest
- 270° – west
- 315° – northwest
Step 7: Using a ruler, draw dotted lines on the floor plan - from in each direction.
Step 8: Label each direction with its corresponding life aspiration zone.
What does the color lilac mean?
Psychologists associate the lilac shade with the following things:
- hope for a better future;
- nostalgia;
- creativity;
- mystery, mystery, Space, esotericism;
- immaturity;
- vanity;
- new beginnings, growth;
- strong attachment to material things and people. In this connection, those whose favorite color is purple have a very hard time with partings, because for them they are like a little death;
- unconscious, for this reason this color is often used in meditative practices;
- this shade is like a blooming spring coming after a long winter season.