How to place a bed in the bedroom: Feng Shui and principles of space organization

A person spends about 1/3 of his life in the sleeping area. To improve the quality of sleep, it is advisable not only to go to bed on time, but also to properly organize a place to rest at night. How to place a bed in the bedroom?

Somnologists, designers, psychologists, feng shui and interior ergonomics masters have different points of view on this issue. When arranging this room, it is advisable to combine several approaches.

How to place a bed in the bedroom?

Why is it important to place the bed correctly?

Few people doubt the relationship between the position of the sleeping place and well-being. From a rational point of view, it is explained by the absence of a draft or bright sunlight. With esoteric - free circulation or stagnation of energy flows.

According to psychological research, to get a good night's sleep, a person must feel safe. This is achieved by the following factors:

• distance from “unsafe” objects - windows, for example;
• keeping the door in sight, which makes it possible to notice strangers in a timely manner;
• inability to be quickly detected.

The defining moments are the distance from the bed to the door and window.

Close proximity to the door has a negative impact on the sleeper

There is a lot of advice – who should you listen to?

You can find a wide variety of tips regarding decorating your bedroom. At the same time, it is better to listen to common sense and your own feelings.

1. If a bed located diagonally or across the room eats up all the usable space, then it is better to abandon this idea.
2. A good indicator is cats. They are very sensitive to drafts and electromagnetic fields. It was not for nothing that they were launched into an empty room and saw where they would find a place to sleep.

In any case, first try to sleep for a few days in a new place, and only then radically change the interior.

Also look at the new designs for a 12 sq. m bedroom.

Feng Shui and principles of space organization

This direction allows you to generate vital energy and harmonize the surrounding space.

Translated from Chinese, this term means “wind-water”. The teaching originated in the 9th century in China and quickly gained popularity.

The technique combines many aspects of life, in particular:

• astrology;
• psychology;
• architecture;
• climatology;
• physiology;
• cosmology;
• geophysics.

Through these disciplines, Taoist practice helps in creating a positive environment in the bedroom.

According to Feng Shui, the bedroom should be located in a separate room

The ideal bedroom according to the canons of Feng Shui

The best option is a separate room located in a quiet part of the apartment. If possible, away from the front door, kitchen and bathroom. The interior should be kept simple: a chest of drawers, a bed and a nightstand. It is not advisable to overload this area with unnecessary furniture.

According to Chinese teachings, the ideal shape for a bedroom is square. Rectangular is also acceptable. Other varieties are not welcome.

You need to sleep on a bed. Two-tier structures or floors are not suitable for these purposes. It is believed that Qi energy should circulate freely under the sleeping area. Therefore, it is necessary to exclude any obstacles to its movement.

Experts do not advise cluttering the space under the bed

Ceiling shape

Before calculating the optimal location for the bed, you need to study the top covering. It should be smooth. Placing a bed under beams can lead to restless sleep. Such designs create a subconscious feeling of impending danger. If the angle of inclination is small, a suspended ceiling will help correct the situation.

It is advisable that the ceiling in the bedroom be level

Bed shape

The main criteria are stable and level. Loose metal or creaking wooden ones are not suitable. Structures on meshes are also not allowed. For a double bed you need to purchase only a solid mattress. Consisting of 2 halves is considered a symbol of separation.

Attention should also be paid to the headboard. It adds an element of security to the product.

Semicircular back

Oval back

Wave back

Rectangular back

Position of the bed according to cardinal directions

According to one theory, there is a relationship between the direction of the headboard and the quality of life in general and sleep in particular:

1. South. Stability of business image.
2. Southeast. Awakening internal resources and helping to achieve goals.
3. East. Tranquil sleep.
4. North. Understanding the essence of what is happening and developing intuition.
5. Northeast. Activation of thought processes.
6. Northwest. Attracting good friends into your life.
7. West. Excellent physical condition and increased reproductive function.
8. Southwest. A way out of loneliness.

There is no consensus on the most optimal side of the world for sleep

Followers of the Taoist tradition try to avoid the northeast and southwest. In these places, energy flows are not balanced. Increased anxiety and uncertainty may occur.

Geomagnetic fields affect everyone individually

As part of the experiment to identify geomagnetic preferences, we came to the following conclusions. The subjects were asked to sleep on a large bed that allowed them to turn their heads in any direction. Tired people preferred the east, while emotionally overexcited people preferred the north.

Video - How to place a bed correctly

Which bed to choose for a small room

It is worth purchasing a bed without a footrest and with a small headboard. It is advisable that the headboard is not bulky. The bed itself should be light in color.

A good option is a sofa bed. It can be a seat during the day and a place to sleep at night. The Kumo sofa bed can be the solution for a small bedroom.

Small bedroom with a large bed: Kumo sofa bed design can save the situation

It makes sense to place the bed in the middle of the room with the headboard facing the wall. In this case, it will be possible to make sockets and switches on both sides, as well as hang sconces. If there is very little space in the room, then the bed is placed against the wall or towards the window.

Many designers advise placing the bed on a podium. In the podium you can make compartments for storing things, something like a dressing room.

Not recommended bed locations

The following taboos are relevant both from the point of view of Feng Shui and from the point of view of psychologists. The rules are suitable for apartments with a standard layout. In studios where the kitchen is often woven into the fabric of the living space, they may not work.

Foot to the door

Within the Slavic cultural tradition it is considered a bad omen. Since this is how the bodies of the dead are removed from the room, people try to avoid such analogies. In Islam, for example, it is bad form to show bare legs. This is especially true for older people. Therefore, such a location of the bed in eastern countries is unacceptable. According to Feng Shui, this position is favorable for the penetration of negative energy. The exception is the doors to the dressing room.

Feet to the door - the most undesirable position for a night's rest

If rearranging the bed is not possible, it is recommended to close the door while sleeping. It is advisable to install a screen in front of the door leaf, and next to it a large indoor plant with round leaves.

In studio-type apartments, there is often no wall between the bedroom and the adjacent room. In this case, the bed will stand with the foot facing the door.

Some studio layouts make it impossible to place the bed in the right place

Headboard to window

A bed placed near a window does not have close contact with the wall. This fact at the subconscious level causes negative emotions in a person. In this position he does not feel protected. In addition, lying with his back to the opening, he does not visually control this entrance to the room. This is especially true for panoramic structures. To remove feelings of anxiety, it is recommended to hang thick curtains in the room.

Sounds coming from the window will distract you while you sleep

In the summer, when many people prefer to sleep with the windows open, such close proximity can be annoying. The noise of the wind, the light of lanterns, the conversations of passers-by - all this does not contribute to proper rest. Even in sleep, the brain continues to process incoming information. In this situation, every rustle does not allow the body to completely relax.

If the bed is not under the opening, but not at a great distance, this position is also incorrect. Cold air coming from the window is fraught with the development of colds.

An alternative option for placing a bed by the window

On the same line between the window and the door

In small apartments, bedrooms are often shaped like a pencil case. A sleeping place located in this way is in the path of air flow. According to Feng Shui, this situation is unfavorable from the perspective of unwanted energy effects. From the point of view of common sense, when ventilating, a strong draft is formed.

Between the window and the door is one of the most unfavorable locations

Adjacent to a wall with a door

Lying on a bed that is on the same side as the door, it is difficult to see the person entering the bedroom. To do this, you either need to stand up or sit up, which creates unnecessary discomfort. When there is no full view of the entrance to the room, a person unconsciously experiences anxiety. In the long term, for sensitive people, this can lead to the development of cardiac arrhythmia.

Psychologists recommend placing bedroom furniture at the maximum distance from the door. In this case, the doorway should be clearly visible. If there is a window in the room, it is desirable that it is also visible. With this arrangement of a place to rest, a person is in a calm state and confident in control over life events.

A door out of sight is a source of increased anxiety

The designer's position is somewhat different. According to interior design gurus, it is not advisable for the bed to be completely visible when the door is open. This violates the intimacy of this area.

Common wall with bathroom or kitchen

The joint wall will let in the sounds of the refrigerator being turned on or the sound of water in the pipes. The operation of household appliances will also interfere with proper rest. Considering that the kitchen is an area for active pastime, sleep can be interrupted by the clink of washing dishes. The abundance of sockets in these areas creates a harmful electromagnetic background, even in a passive state. According to the canons of Feng Shui, such close proximity to these zones contributes to the leakage of wealth and power.

To remedy the situation, you need to purchase a bed with a thick wall. It will reduce the influence of unwanted noise.

Proximity to the bathroom is not advisable

In the center of the bedroom

One of the worst interior solutions. With this location, the product does not have the necessary support in the form of a wall or partition. Such placement has a negative impact on the psyche. From an ergonomic point of view, this position of the bed is considered impractical. It “eats up” most of the functional space.

The bed in the center of the bedroom prevents the creation of a comfortable environment

Under a sloping ceiling

On a subconscious level it puts pressure on people’s psyches. When going to bed, a person experiences slight anxiety every time. This is especially true for rooms with low arches or sharp beams. According to Feng Shui, energy, starting from sharp edges, negatively affects the sleeper. From an aesthetic point of view, the room space looks chopped up, which is not suitable for a quiet relaxation area.

A tilted bedroom is not the best option

The way out of this situation is to install a canopy. During sleep, a person is surrounded by 4 pillars, which create a feeling of security and neutralize the negative effect of a hanging ceiling.

The footboard is adjacent to the wall

In addition to the fact that such placement is inconvenient and impractical from an ergonomic point of view, it is also harmful. Chinese practitioners claim that looking at the wall reduces vitality. This can also negatively impact career growth. The larger the area in front of the sleeping place, the better the quality of life becomes. Simultaneously with the expansion of the framework of consciousness, life is filled with new possibilities.

Foot to the wall - the most irrational option

Deciding on style and decoration

First, let's put forward a few important points. Some we’ll reveal later, some you’ll have to believe in.

1. Choose white as your main background color. Not gray, not beige, not coffee. White.
2. Maximum of 1 additional accent color in trim. Better than 0. Bed linen, curtains, clothes - everything has its own color and there are enough of these colors. There is no point in adding color with trim.
3. Bed linen is the first most important thing in a small bedroom. No matter how cool the design you make, choose regular bed linen with flowers and there will be nothing left of the design. Only one color. Look at the photos.
4. Don't go crazy with the ceiling. The best ceiling for a small bedroom is a smooth white matte ceiling without any complications.
5. Lighting color temperature 3000K. This question will be discussed further from a biological point of view.

Choosing a Design Style

The main thing is to decide whether we will make the bedroom in a modern or classic style. Our deep conviction is that you should always choose modern styles. If for large apartments this is just an opinion, then for small apartments it is the rule.

In a small area, you should always choose modern design styles.

This is also true because of money. Let's be honest, the vast majority of people don't have an unlimited budget. Actually, if this were so, then why would we have small bedrooms? And since money still matters, you should choose modern styles because... In addition to their main advantages, they are also cheaper.

Here is a photo of the ideal design for a small bedroom:

Modern interior design styles combine well and there are no clear boundaries between them. TOP most relevant design styles for small bedrooms in 2021:

1. Loft
2. Minimalism
3. Scandinavian style

All three styles can be perfectly combined in one room, even in a small space. There are enough interiors in which it is simply impossible to determine the dominant design style. We discussed the topic of mixing modern styles in detail in an article about modern trends in apartment design.

Apart from the classic loft, the basic template for most modern styles is minimalism. Other styles are achieved by adding details to it. We advise you to start getting acquainted with modern bedroom design with bedrooms in the minimalist style, and then consider other bedrooms in a modern style.

Choosing wall color

We have already written about the choice of color for bedroom walls, but there are nuances in a small area:

1. We choose only light colors.
2. Accent colors in decoration are often not needed at all. Enough textiles.
3. If it turns out too simple, add texture rather than colors.

Typically, an accent wall is placed behind the bed. But the selection criterion is workload. The less busy the wall, the better suited it is to serve as an accent wall. Because There is always a door on one wall, and a window on the other; the accent wall is either the wall behind the TV or behind the bed. Attention is drawn to it either by some cool wallpaper or simply by a bright color. But be careful when choosing wallpaper for the bedroom, although this material has been used longer than others, it is with it that there are the most nuances.

In addition to the walls, the bedroom has bed linen, curtains, possibly a carpet and other items. All these items have their own colors. If we also make the walls bright, it will turn out to be a mess.

Decorative plaster has been around for a long time, but was used only in classical styles. By 2021, this material has experienced a rebirth and burst into modern styles. This is the most practical material, it is not afraid of anything, and is easy to clean. Can have any texture and color. The only downside is the high cost. But we don’t need to decorate all the walls in the bedroom with it; it’s enough to apply it to the wall behind the bed. This is the most modern way of finishing the wall behind the bed, and has no restrictions on implementation. The price for a meter of turnkey application of decorative plaster is $10-30, considering that our bedroom is small, the wall area behind the bed is approximately 3×2.7 = 8.1 square meters. Not cheap for one wall, but worth it.

The base color of the walls, when there are no special preferences, is white. It is always relevant and will never go out of fashion. The perfect neutral color that goes with anything. Because In the bedroom there is minimal danger of smearing the walls; this is where the white color is at its safest.

Floor and ceiling in a small bedroom

The biggest mistake in a small bedroom is to play tricks with floors and ceilings. The floors are almost invisible, because... Most of the space is occupied by the bed. If ceilings are made too complex, they attract an unreasonable amount of attention. A good place for multi-level plasterboard ceilings is the living room, but not the bedroom.

Ceiling in a small bedroom

Since we are making the ceiling simple, any material will do. The shape of the bedroom, even in apartments with a non-standard layout, is usually rectangular or square. The combination of a small area and regular shape is ideal for a stretch ceiling. In this version, there will be no seams or unsightly corners (since all angles are 90 degrees). This means there is no point in overpaying for plasterboard ceilings.

In a small bedroom we create a simple, minimalist ceiling.

Here is a good example when they thought that the design was too simple and decided to complicate it with a ceiling. In a vacuum it might not have been so bad, but in this particular example, such a ceiling design is completely out of touch.

Many people recommend choosing glossy ceilings for a small bedroom, supposedly this increases the space. On the contrary, we categorically do not recommend making glossy ceilings in a small bedroom . In addition to reflecting light, gloss also reflects everything else. As a result, we will get x2 of all items concentrated in a small area. This is chaos, not design. Interior design is about balance, not complexity. And in general, glossy ceilings look like a collective farm. In terms of price/appearance ratio, the absolute first place is occupied by suspended matte white ceilings.

Floor in a small bedroom

The most insignificant point is that the floor in a small bedroom is practically invisible. Choose any parquet or laminate with a chamfer you like - you can’t go wrong. The only recommendation that can be given is to take a closer look at dark colors. Ideally, if you can create the illusion of a gradient from a dark floor to a light ceiling - it looks very stylish. Otherwise there are no rules.

Correct location

A few centuries ago, the bed was placed in the place chosen by the cat. Over time, many theories have emerged, based on the opinions of psychologists, interior designers and feng shui specialists.

Optimal placement of the sleeping bed

Recommendations from professionals are not always applicable to existing realities. The shape of the rooms sometimes leaves no options for successful placement. For example, a room in which the doorway is located opposite a single window. In this situation, air flow will inevitably pass through the bed area. For a bedroom, such a situation is unacceptable.

Good accommodation option

Optimal bed position

The bed should be positioned so that the person lying down has the opportunity to see people entering the room. It is optimal to install the bed diagonally in relation to the door. It is in this position that the sleeper develops a feeling of security and comfort. This is in theory. In practice, these rules do not always work. The location of the bed is determined by the size of the room and its proportions. Accordingly, when choosing a location, a rational position is preferable. Aesthetic and psychological take second place.

In square rooms, the bed is installed along the central axis. Rectangular ones are zoned - bedroom furniture is placed in one part, and a coffee table and pouf in the other. In a studio with a large area, it is advisable to use an “island” layout. It will fill the voids.

From a Feng Shui perspective, the bed should be located near the main wall

According to Feng Shui, the bed should be placed near the main wall. At the same time, there should be no communication nodes or gas pipes behind it. This accommodation option is preferred by the majority of the population of Russia and Europe.

Video - How to arrange a bed in a bedroom according to Feng Shui

Correct placement of the bed according to Feng Shui

Feng Shui is not some set of superstitions, it is a very deep and multidimensional science that has been formed over thousands of years. Many modern psychics and psychologists listen to her.

Let's figure out how to properly place a bed using Feng Shui tips:

• Be sure to pay attention to ensure that no sharp corners are pointed at it. According to Feng Shui, such angles mean “piercing arrows” that can cause irreparable harm to your health. This applies to all items that are located in the bedroom.

The more furniture with rounded corners, the more comfortable you will sleep.

• According to Feng Shui, it is forbidden for any objects to hang over the bed, because... they can contribute to blocking your biofield.
• Decor items in the bedroom must be in pairs. This improves energy and strengthens the union of a married couple.
• There should not be a window above the bed, because negative energy enters through it, which is absolutely unnecessary during sleep.

In Feng Shui there is an instruction that says that the bed in the bedroom should be positioned according to the principle of the four animals:

• There should be a dragon figurine to the left of the bed.
• There should be a figurine of a tiger on the right.
• There should be a painting of a red bird hanging in front of the bed.
• At the back there should be a picture of a turtle.

For Eastern beliefs, Qi energy is very important, which must circulate freely:

• There should be no foreign objects under the bed: drawers, boxes, bags.
• There should be a minimum amount of everything around the bed.
• If you live in a private house, you must make sure that there are no pipes running above or below the sleeping area and that there is no stove.
• A bathroom behind a wall is also not an acceptable option.

Accommodation options

The layout of the apartment affects the arrangement of furniture. Depending on the characteristics and size of the room, the optimal location is selected.

In a small room

The most common option for a bedroom with one window is to place the headboard against the wall opposite the window opening. Passages of equal size are left on both sides. To prevent sleepers from being disturbed by the moon at night, window openings are covered with curtains. If possible, bedside tables are installed next to the bed and sconces are hung.

In small rooms the sleeping place is placed against a blank wall

In a rectangular room

In a rectangular room, there are several ways to place it:

1. Perpendicular to an oblong wall. Visually the room becomes more regular in shape. There is still space for walkways on both sides and installation of individual furniture.
2. Diagonally. Convenient, but not the most common option. Even in a narrow room, it provides access to the bed from both sides.
3. In a niche. An alcove provided for in the layout or made by yourself is used. This method is effective for a multifunctional room, bedroom and living room, for example. A nook allows you to personalize your sleeping space. There is only one small drawback. Since the bed is surrounded by walls on 3 sides, there is only one approach left.

One of the most interesting options is diagonally

Rectangular rooms are distinguished by variations in the way the bed is placed in relation to the door.

The most rational methods:

• in the opposite corner;
• along the load-bearing wall;
• headboard to the long wall in the middle.

The optimal location is in the corner opposite the door

Thanks to this arrangement, it is possible to see the person entering the door and not be in close proximity to the doorway.

Rooms with panoramic views

Most designers prefer to take advantage of this. The sleeping place is installed so that when lying on the bed you can see the window. This method is relevant for window openings with access to the forest, but not to the open sunny side.

General recommendations:

1. If the room has windows facing southeast or south, the sun will wake up the sleeper in the morning. This is especially true for the southern edges, where the angle of incidence of the rays is about 90°.
2. In the north, winters are characterized by sub-zero temperatures and sharp gusts of wind. Depending on the quality of the window frame, such weather can negatively affect the microclimate of the bedroom. Near the opening, air circulation occurs more intensely and can lead to drying out of the mucous membranes.

In the first case, the problem is solved with the help of curtains, and in the second, an additional heating system is installed near the window openings.

A good option for placing the bed with the foot of the window towards the window opening

Guest room furniture

If you have a small room in your home, don’t worry about what to make of it: a guest bedroom, an office or a play area. All this can be combined if you choose special furniture. There are models in which the sleeping place rises to the ceiling or is transported to the closet. There are roll-out options: a single bed can be completely hidden under the wardrobe or partially hidden in larger sizes. This frees up space for other tasks.

Since there is no need to install wardrobes in the guest room, you can choose a bed of absolutely any size. The only thing is to maintain a free approach. If the room has an elongated shape, a place to sleep can be equipped in a niche, hidden behind curtains or retractable mirror panels. The rest of the room can be equipped as an office, a mini-studio for drawing, a home studio, or a playroom. If you have guests, you can comfortably accommodate them in your home.

Unwanted items in the bedroom

It is advisable to enhance the correct placement of the bed with the overall harmonization of the interior. Many items weigh down the space and negate all the efforts spent.

Table 1. What to avoid when arranging a bedroom

How to decorate a small bedroom with a large bed

If there is a carpet in the room, then you need to make sure that it is a light, neutral shade, and preferably with horizontal stripes. This, again, will visually increase the size of the room.

Bed linen should always be neat, clean, monochromatic and as simple as possible.

The fact is that huge patterns, dirty spots, bright colors will draw attention to the largest object in the room - the bed . It’s worth taking a closer look at this satin lingerie from Tkano.

Small bedroom with a large bed: light colors and an accent wall to attract attention

A small bedroom needs order. Every item, be it a box of chocolate, a bag of chips or a magazine brought from the kitchen, reduces space, so the bedroom must be cleaned periodically.

If there are a lot of trinkets in the room, for example, figurines, cups, small watches, then it is better to take them all out of the bedroom: this will clutter up an already small room.

Tip: you should use warm yellow lighting - this is 2800K-3000K. This lighting helps you fall asleep and improves sleep quality.

A few more tips for a restful sleep

As a general rule, most people sleep best in the direction of north to south, east to west, and west to east. The direction is from south to north, i.e. when the head is in the south, it interferes with sleep for many people. Except in cases where this direction corresponds to the received gua number.

Also, your bedroom should be free from electromagnetic fields. This means you need to remove the TV, smartphone and laptop from the bedroom.

Since we spend a third of our lives in bed, it's worth trying these tips for positioning your bed relative to the cardinal directions. If you also follow additional Feng Shui guidelines, then you are on the right path to restful sleep.

Healthy sleep is very important for good health, and the direction in which we sleep can have a positive effect on the quality of our sleep.

Tips for a good night's sleep

Along with the quality of the mattress and bed, your restful night's sleep depends on the direction of the bed. In 1987, Professor Gerhard Bauer from the Max-Planck Institute of Biochemistry in Martinsried published one paper. He studied the sleep of eight subjects and positioned some mattresses in an east-west direction and others in a north-south direction. The result: if the mattress was positioned from east to west, the deep sleep phase began several minutes earlier than when positioned from north to south. This could be an argument for placing the bed in an east-west direction. But attention: science has not yet recognized the “theory of location relative to the cardinal points.”

It is curious that some babies turn around in their sleep just like a compass needle. We have combined several tips from the Far East and modern science that will help you wake up in the morning full of energy.

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