Feng Shui experts share 9 ways to improve your sleeping habits – decluttering to avoiding mirrors

Feng Shui experts’ 9 bedroom tips for a good night sleep:

1. Match the sizes of your furniture

People who struggle to sleep well may have created ‘imbalance’ in their bedroom through furniture choices, according to Suzanne Roynon. It is important to keep furniture like bedside tables and lamps of a similar size to foster balance and harmony. Mismatched items can produce a sense of inequality and instability, which may seep out into daily life and family relationships.

2. Make space for oxygen to flow

 Heat and snoring are regularly blamed for sleep deprivation. These can be mitigated by increasing the flow of fresh air and vital oxygen through a room. However, during summer nights, having one window open may not be enough, and using a fan will only move hot air around! Instead, open doors and windows elsewhere in the house to encourage air to move freely, says Suzanne Roynon. 

 Inbaal Honigman also recommends “removing any obstruction” to create a good flow of energy.

3. Position your bed opposite to the door at an angle

 For the best quality of sleep, Suzanne Roynon recommends placing your bed opposite to the door but moved off to one side or the other, creating a diagonal between door and bed. By including a strong headboard against the wall, the arrangement will give you a sense of safety and prevent vulnerability. Never place the bed directly opposite the door as this can leave you feeling exhausted.

 4. Keep your space clean

Feng Shui involves creating the smooth circulation of positive ‘Chi’ (life-enhancing energy). According to Feng Shui principles, dust is one sign of energy stagnation, so it’s good to notice where dust settles as it’s an indicator of ‘stuck energy’ that may affect the occupants. Suzanne Roynon clarifies that clutter actively works against good health and wellbeing, and is a magnet for accumulating dust. So, clear out your ‘floor-drobe’, wipe down surfaces and clear out unwanted items to significantly improve sleep quality.

5. Consider your head placement

 If you have trouble sleeping, Janine Lowe suggests facing the top of your head towards North. This is called the ‘sleep of the dead’, and while the name may sound alarming, it can help with getting to sleep quicker and for longer. And if you are in a partnership, angling the top of your head towards East is said to enhance romance in your relationship.

However, Inbaal Honigman also shares that it is also equally important that your feet don’t point directly out the door, as this is an unlucky ‘coffin’ position.

6. Opt for soothing colours

 Choose soothing colours for your bedroom walls, such as earth tones, pastels or soft shades of blue and green. These can create a calming effect around the space and encourage relaxation, according to Denise O’Dwyer. Avoid using bright and loud colours as they can be overstimulating and disrupt sleep.

Softer ambient lighting in your bedroom can also create a tranquil and cosy atmosphere. Check for any spots of excessive shadow and light them up, as the principles of Feng Shui suggest shadows can slow down the flow of energy.

7. Hang harmonious artworks

 Art, décor and mementoes can also subconsciously impact a room, and may trigger negative thoughts and even nightmares. As the bedroom should be about rest, romance and relaxation, choose art and decorations that are calming and supportive, explains Suzanne Roynon.

Denise O’Dwyer also suggests that selecting art or images which evoke serenity, balance and harmony is key to creating a restful environment. She recommends avoiding using images of water and excessive/bold decorations, as this can create imbalance in the room.

8. Don’t sleep under heavy fixtures

Avoid sleeping under heavy beams or ceiling fixtures as heavy objects overhead can give the sense of increased pressure, making it more difficult to relax, says Denise O’Dwyer.

​9. Avoid mirrors in your bedroom

 Our Feng Shui experts suggest removing any mirrors in your bedroom. But if this is not possible, opt instead for wardrobes with built in mirrors inside. According to Janine Lowe, if you can see yourself or the bed in the reflection, it can cause restlessness and disturbed sleep.

Inbaal Honigman, Feng Shui expert, explains why Feng Shui can help improve our quality of sleep:

“The art of Feng Shui helps align and harmonise all the energies in the house, and as a result affects all those in the house, creating a balanced environment. When we feel aligned we are calmer, work more efficiently, have better moods, and can rest more effectively.”