How to properly position the bed in the bedroom? Location relative to window, door, placement errors.

Feng Shui bed layout rules

The main idea of ​​the furnishings, created in accordance with the ancient Chinese teachings of Feng Shui, is to arrange interior items so that the flows of energies that circulate in space have a positive effect on the development, well-being and success of the apartment owner:

• To feel protected, it is important to put the bed with the headboard against the wall or create support artificially: using a screen or cabinet.
• It is not recommended to sleep in front of a mirror: the harmful energy that the sleeper gets rid of should not return to him through reflective surfaces.
• Feng Shui masters advise against placing the bed under sharp beams or voluminous hanging chandeliers: they can unconsciously seem to be a threat.
• It is undesirable to put the bed with the foot to the door in order to avoid the influx of negative energy. If there are no other options, it is better to keep the door closed at night.

The photo shows an ideal bedroom from a feng shui perspective: without a TV, mirrors, with paired objects on the sides and a minimum of sockets.

How to arrange in the bedroom to the cardinal points?

Choosing the right place to sleep, many rely on the signals of their body and intuition, and someone is closer to the recommendations of the ancient Indian teachings of Vastu. Its adherents believe that the well-being of the sleeper depends on the chosen direction, and prescribe sleeping with his head to the east: this way the energy will recover faster.

Chinese philosophers believe that it is correct to turn the headboard to the north, especially for people prone to frequent illnesses. There are some more recommendations:

• the northeast is suitable for anxious people, it will help to cope with insomnia;
• the east will give the energy of the sun;
• the southeast will fix psychological problems, relieve nightmares:
• the south will improve the financial situation, attract wealth;
• the northwest will develop a leadership beginning;
• the west will add love and passion to life;
• the southwest will help in acquiring wisdom and harmony.

Consider the arrangement of furniture in terms of religion. How to put the bed in a Christian way? Orthodoxy calls not to believe the signs and to arrange the bed as convenient: the main thing is that thoughts when falling asleep are pure. The Muslim religion Islam prescribes sleeping with your head towards the main shrine - Mecca, and forbids you to lie down with your feet at the entrance.

Which rules should be guided, and which should not be taken seriously, depends on your own well-being during sleep.

The photo shows a square structure located in the attic bedroom.

Positioning guidelines relative to the door

In one thing, the experts still agree unanimously - the most correct thing is to put the bed diagonally to the door. This is explained by a psychological moment: this is how you can see the incoming people and control the situation.

You should not put furniture in a straight line between the window and the door - the reason for this is drafts, which will not add comfort during rest. You can also arrange furniture next to the aisle - the main thing is that the sounds from the corridor do not interfere with sleep.

The further the bed is from the door, the more comfortable the sleeping person feels. Arrangement of a sleeping place in a niche creates an atmosphere of privacy and comfort.

How to put relative to the window?

Experts do not recommend placing the bed with the headboard to the window, especially if the glazing in the bedroom is panoramic: this threatens discomfort, since the body perceives this position of the body too open and dangerous in the most vulnerable period. A good option is to place the bed between two window openings.

If you put the furniture for sleeping close to the window, then in winter you will have to put up with a hot battery and dry air, which will have a bad effect on your well-being. It is best to arrange the bed in the center of the bedroom by moving the headboard against the wall or placing the footboard against the window.

This rule does not work in the summer when the radiators are turned off. In the warm season, you can make a rearrangement in the bedroom and, waking up, enjoy the morning rays.

The photo shows a small, bright room with two windows, between which a single bed fits well.

Placement tips for different bedroom shapes and sizes

The location of the bed largely depends on the size of the bedroom and its features.

Rectangular room. In an elongated room, the most advantageous option for installing a bed is across the room. With its help, a long bedroom will be divided into zones, and there will be more useful space.

The photo shows a rectangular bedroom in the neoclassical style, where the sleeping area is located across the room.

If the window opening is on the side, then the bed should be placed along the wall with the headboard in the corner. An unusual option is the diagonal arrangement. Is it comfortable - everyone decides for himself.

Small... In a narrow or cramped bedroom, the question of the location of furniture is especially acute. An excellent way out is a podium bed or a design with wardrobes. This design will save space and add comfort.

Children bedroom... To correctly position the bed in the children's bedroom, it is worth considering the arrangement of other furniture: the play area, wardrobe and table. There is a workplace near the window opening, and it is recommended to put the bed in a corner: in addition to the comfort and protection of the child, this also increases the useful space.

Room with balcony... Arranging a bedroom here is an excellent solution for those who, having barely woken up, like to go out for some fresh air or thoroughly ventilate the room before going to bed. But a loggia attached to the room is an even better idea from the point of view of ergonomics, because this creates additional space. This is especially true for small Khrushchevs.

In the photo there is a wide double bed, which has enough space thanks to the expansion of the room due to the balcony.

With bay window... A non-standard window opening is very rarely used as a place to sleep: it is not convenient and not practical. Traditionally, apartment owners turn a bay window into an additional recreation area or a workplace.

Layout options for different beds

When furnishing a room, it is worth considering the convenience of the household.

• Place the double bed correctly so that both spouses can freely approach it.
• Single bedroom furniture for bachelors or teenagers takes up less space and has more placement options. It can be positioned along the line of the wall, along the window sill, diagonally.
• A bed with a high headboard makes it possible to equip a more comfortable sleeping place: even if the product is at the window, the soft back will protect against drafts.

If there is room in the bedroom for two beds, it is better to place them along opposite walls. And the crib should be equidistant from the entrance and the window: this way the baby will be protected from extraneous noise, working batteries and bright light.

How not to put the bed - the most common mistakes

Each apartment owner decides on his own how to equip his bedroom. But there are options that are most often unacceptable:

• Bed in the middle of the room, not adjacent to anything. Most people feel like they are on an island in the middle of the ocean - unsafe.
• Among the bookshelves. From the outside it looks very comfortable, but books actively accumulate dust, and sleeping among them is simply unhealthy.
• Kicks into the wall or into the closet. Sometimes this is inevitable due to the modest size of the room, but if it is possible to put the bed differently, it is better to use it.

Pictured is a spectacular bedroom with a pallet structure. This central location is not suitable for everyone.

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All people are different, and everyone has their own living conditions and ideas about comfort. Ultimately, it is up to the owner of the bedroom to decide how to put the furniture: if in the morning he feels vigorous and full of energy, then the bed is positioned correctly.