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1. The head of the bed should be on a strong
wall. This is a wall with no breaks in it such
as windows. In some rooms this could be very
difficult to accomplish. But again, there is a
“cheat” you can use.
For a wall with a window, consider hanging
a drape that would cover the wall entirely,
effectively creating the illusion of a solid wall
with no breaks.
2. The foot of the bed should not be in direct
line with a door.
There really
are no cheats
for making a
door disappear.
So, just do the
best you can.
Consider what
would happen
if you move the
bed slightly to
one side of the
room or another.
And, if you have
to compromise, do so with the door and not
your strong wall.
3. Do not allow mirrors to reflect your bed.
This, too, can be difficult, but manageable.
If your dresser with its large mirror is facing
the bed, consider whether or not it can be
moved to another wall.
If that isn’t possible, then give some thought
to how much you actually need the mirror. Is it
vital to the furniture? Remember, the bedroom
is the place for rest and re-energizing, not
the place to dry and curl your hair or apply
makeup.
If all else fails, use a large floral arrangement
or some other decorative item you like, so that
when you are in bed, you cannot see yourself
in the mirror.
If by chance you have closet doors with
mirrors and those doors face the bed, you can
use your drapery cheat here as well. Hang the
drapes over the doors, then slide them open
when you want access to the closet.
Oh, and by the way, a tidy closet is a key
to good feng shui in the bedroom. Make sure
items that belong in the closet are actually in
the closet and not on the floor adjacent to it,
and that the doors are closed when you’re not
in the closet, mirrors or no mirrors.
The most
important thing to
keep in mind about
feng shui is that
it is about feeling
good. You want to
rest well, wake up
energetic and ready
to face the day. This
will happen when
you wake up in a
room that gives you
pleasure.
The elements of feng shui aid in creating
personal energy in your personal space. The
objective, as much as anything, is a state of
mind. When you see your bedroom as your
oasis of rest, restoration and healing, then you
have achieved your ultimate goal.
[Nila Smith]
2013 HOME IMPROVEMENT MAGAZINE. LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.com May 1, 2013
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