As far as windows go, Cho says it’s best not to position your bed directly underneath them, particularly if your bedroom is on the ground floor: “Sometimes you have to and that’s totally OK, but it can create a feeling of insecurity because it’s less safe.” And lastly, you ideally want your headboard to be right up against the wall, with room to the right and left for bedside tables or lamps. “I know it sounds silly, but I’ve seen beds floating in the middle of the room, which offers no stability. You really want the headboard against the wall.” To summarize: In order to fully relax and get quality sleep, you’ll want to make sure you feel totally comfortable and at ease in your bed. Makes sense, right? Your door also has a more metaphorical importance in feng shui, according to Cho: “When you can see it, you’re open to all the opportunities and energy coming toward you. When you can’t, you’re looking away from your future and inadvertently looking backward. It’s about walking through life with your eyes open and seeing all the world has to offer.” And if you’re wondering about how bed placement can affect a current (or future) partnership, Cho explains that symmetry, and having open space on both sides of the bed, supports balance within a relationship. Similarly, if having space on either side of your bed is tough in your bedroom, you can use a mirror on your bedside wall to expand the view. However, “that’s not ideal,” according to Cho, “and you really want to have space on both sides.” Even if it’s just a little, it can help keep energy flowing around you as you sleep. As far as fabrics and colors, Cho recommends organic, nontoxic materials for your linens if it’s within your budget. And the best bedroom colors in feng shui are soothing, healing tones like blues and greens, earthy tones, and soft yellows. Cho is also a fan of white for its freshness. If you’re craving passion, red can be a nice change-up, but it may feel too energizing if you have a hard time sleeping. Lastly, keeping symmetry in mind always helps to foster balance in the bedroom. If possible, you can create this effect with two nightstands or two lamps and symmetrical pillows. This also ties back to supporting a balanced relationship with your partner if you have one.
