Most people choose a bedroom based on size, convenience, or how nice it looks.
People who understand Feng Shui look for something completely different.
They know that not all bedrooms are equal.
They know that what sits behind the bed matters.
They know that what points towards the bed matters.
They know that the Flying Stars matter.
Because when you understand how to assess a bedroom, you stop guessing and start making informed decisions about the space where you spend one-third of your life.
The following are the 20 Feng Shui bedroom tips I consider most important, beginning with my two non-negotiables.
1. Avoid Sleeping in a Bedroom with the Natal Flying Star 5
If there is one thing I check before choosing a bedroom, it is the natal Flying Stars of the home.
The Flying Stars reveal the energetic blueprint of each room and provide insights that cannot be seen through furniture placement, colours, or décor alone.
Whenever possible, I would avoid using a bedroom that contains the natal Flying Star 5 and instead select a more supportive room within the home.
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2. Never Place Your Bed Against a Wall That Has the Electrical Meter Box Behind It
This is my second non-negotiable.
The bedhead should never share a wall with the home’s electrical meter box.
The bedroom should be a sanctuary that supports rest, recovery, and wellbeing, and this is one placement I would always avoid whenever possible.
3. Design Your Bedroom According to the Flying Stars First
Before selecting colours, furniture, artwork, or decorative items, determine the Flying Stars within the room.
The Flying Stars should always guide the design process because they reveal which elements will best support the space.
4. Position Your Bed Against a Solid Wall
A solid wall behind the bed creates a sense of support, stability, and security.
However, if placing the bed in a less conventional position allows you to sleep in a room with a better Flying Star, always remember that the Flying Stars come first.
5. Ensure You Can See the Bedroom Door from Bed
Ideally, you should be able to see the bedroom door while lying in bed. This creates a greater sense of awareness, comfort, and security. When the door cannot be seen from the bed, it can symbolically reflect feelings of insecurity, vulnerability, or a lack of control over one’s circumstances.
6. Avoid Sleeping Under Exposed Beams
Large beams above the bed are traditionally believed to contribute to headaches, tension, or aches and pains in the part of the body directly beneath where the beam crosses.
Where possible, reposition the bed or conceal the beam to soften its visual impact.
7. Avoid Placing the Bed Directly Under a Window
A solid wall provides greater support than a window.
If moving the bed isn’t possible, a substantial bedhead can help create a stronger sense of stability.
8. Keep Mirrors Out of the Bedroom
Traditional Feng Shui advises against mirrors in the bedroom, particularly those reflecting the bed.
It is believed that during sleep the soul temporarily leaves the body and may become startled or disoriented by its reflection in the mirror. This can contribute to restless sleep, nightmares, or waking during the night.
Mirrors in the bedroom are also traditionally associated with arguments and disharmony between couples. If a mirror cannot be removed, consider covering it at night.
9. Avoid Sleeping Against a Bathroom Wall
Where possible, avoid placing the bedhead against a wall containing toilets, showers, baths, or plumbing fixtures.
Water moving through pipes and the noises associated with bathrooms can disturb sleep and reduce the restful quality of the room.
10. Keep Electronics to a Minimum
The bedroom should be one of the quietest and most restful rooms in the home.
Televisions, computers, gaming systems, and other electronic devices introduce activity into a space intended for rest.
11. Remove Clutter from Under the Bed
Avoid storing items beneath the bed.
In Feng Shui, Qi should move freely around and underneath the sleeping area. Filling this space with boxes, storage containers, or clutter can restrict the flow of Qi and create stagnant energy beneath the body while sleeping.
12. Choose Natural Materials Wherever Possible
Natural materials such as timber, cotton, linen, wool, and silk create a more comfortable and supportive sleeping environment.
13. Choose a Wooden Bed Frame
Timber bed frames remain one of the most popular choices in Feng Shui due to their grounding and natural qualities.
14. Keep the Bedroom Cool and Comfortable
A comfortable temperature can significantly improve sleep quality.
Fresh air and a cool room generally support deeper, more restorative sleep.
15. Use Soft, Restful Colours
The colours used in a bedroom should ideally be determined by either the Flying Stars within the room or the personal energy of the individual sleeping there.
Regardless of which colours are selected, they should generally be used in softer, more muted tones. Bedrooms are yin spaces designed for rest, and overly bright colours introduce excessive yang energy.
Bright reds are particularly stimulating and are best avoided in most adult bedrooms, as they can contribute to restlessness and difficulty sleeping. The goal is to create a space that feels calm, supportive, and conducive to deep rest.
16. Eliminate Sharp Corners Pointing Towards the Bed
One of the most overlooked aspects of bedroom Feng Shui is paying attention to what is pointing directly at you while you sleep.
Sharp furniture corners, shelving units, exposed wall edges, beams, and other pointed objects create what is known as Sha Qi, or attacking energy.
In traditional Feng Shui, prolonged exposure to Sha Qi is associated with physical discomfort, illness, and tension, particularly in the area of the body being targeted. The stronger and more direct the angle, the greater the concern.
While sleeping, take note of anything with a sharp edge that points towards your head, torso, or body and, where possible, reposition, soften, or screen the object.
17. Avoid Permanent Water Features in the Bedroom
Water features such as fish tanks, indoor fountains are generally not recommended in bedrooms.
One of the main reasons is simply the noise they create. The sound of moving water throughout the night can contribute to broken or disturbed sleep, reducing the bedroom’s ability to function as a restful sanctuary.
However, there is one important exception. If your true wealth sector falls within a bedroom, a small movable water feature may be used during the day while you are spending time in the room. Once you have finished using the space, the water feature should be turned off and removed or allowed to remain inactive overnight.
This allows you to activate the wealth energy of the room without compromising the restful nature of the bedroom.
18. Avoid Plants in the Bedroom
Plants are generally not recommended in bedrooms.
At night, plants release carbon dioxide, which can reduce air quality within the room and may contribute to waking feeling groggy or less refreshed.
The exception is the Feng Shui Bamboo Cure. If you are sleeping in a room containing a Flying Star 6 or Flying Star 7 that requires a bamboo cure, the remedy should remain in place, as remedies for challenging Flying Stars take priority over general bedroom guidelines.
19. Wake Up to Something Beautiful
The first thing you see each morning matters.
A pleasant view, beautiful artwork, trees, gardens, or an uplifting image can help create a positive start to the day.
20. Create a Bedroom That Feels Like a Sanctuary
The best Feng Shui bedroom is not necessarily the most expensive or the most stylish.
It is the room that allows you to feel calm, supported, comfortable, and fully rested.
When designing a Feng Shui bedroom, start with the fundamentals. Pay attention to the Flying Stars, create a supportive bed position, minimise distractions, and focus on creating a space that encourages deep rest.
Before You Choose Your Bedroom
Most people choose a bedroom based on convenience, size, or the view from the window.
In Feng Shui, I start somewhere completely different.
I start with the Flying Stars.
The Flying Stars reveal the energetic blueprint of your home and often explain why one bedroom feels noticeably more supportive than another.
Once you understand the Flying Stars, you can make informed decisions about where to sleep, how to design your bedroom, and which rooms are likely to provide the greatest support.
Stop Guessing. Start Knowing.
Most people will spend their entire lives sleeping in bedrooms, working in offices, and living in homes without ever understanding the energies influencing those spaces.
They’ll rely on internet tips, social media posts, and generic Feng Shui advice that may or may not apply to their home.
But there comes a point where curiosity turns into knowledge.
Where you stop guessing.
Where you stop wondering whether a room is supportive.
Where you can look at a floor plan and know.
Know where the challenging energies are.
Know where the prosperity stars are.
Know which rooms deserve your attention.
Know how to make decisions based on understanding rather than assumptions.
That’s the difference between following Feng Shui and studying Feng Shui.
If you’re ready to become the person who knows, explore the Feng Shui Mastery Course.