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Nook beds ideas 10 space-clever beds for alcoves and nooks

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Nook beds are having something of a moment, appearing on the social feeds of internationally renowned designers – and Homes & Gardens (of course). We think we know why they're suddenly so en vogue: we all found the comfort, shelter, warmth and reassurance of home during the pandemic addictive, and they're the perfect bed idea, and retreat, we've all been looking for.

Perfect for making large bedrooms feel cozier, for making brilliant use of space in small bedrooms and for making bedtime an occasion in kids' bedrooms, we think every home should have one – or more.

These, below, are our favorites – but we think this feature may just continue to grow as we add more finds to it.

Nook bed ideas

Whatever you call them – and you'll find them called nook beds and alcove beds when you're searching on Instagram and Pinterest – there's plenty of inspiration for creating your own perfect retreat. .. but these are the best we've found. So far.

1. Create a false wall to create a faux niche

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Let's start by saying that a nook bed needn't be in a nook. It may be that it's just a bed squeezed into a small bedroom that's retro-designed with a nook. Because while a bed placed against a wall, whether or not it is under a window with lovely views, can be quite cozy, the room will always look compromised unless you make a small bedroom layout look purposeful.

And you can do this by building a false wall in front of the bed and decorating it in a contrasting color or scheme to the rest of the room, as interior designer Beata Heuman has in this space. 

'This could make a small room feel even more compact,' says Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief Lucy Searle. 'However, the sculptural nature of the false wall, the color blocking and, of course, the window make the nook feel incredibly inviting and space-clever. ' 

2. Think practicalities as well as decor

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If you're looking for guest bedroom ideas, you might want to consider the practicalities for your nook bed: storage, lighting and privacy. Everything you want in your own bedroom or a hotel bedroom. 

This alcove bed has it spot on: curtains to draw for privacy, shelving for storing personal items or for bedtime reads, and lighting for reading or simply the convenience of not having to get out of bed when it's time for lights out.

In terms of decoration, this nook bed is a beautiful example of ceiling wallpaper ideas, with the print used throughout the space creating a cozy, inviting effect.

3. Turn a child's small room into a secret hideaway

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Children's rooms are often the smallest spaces, turning quickly from nursery to toddler's room to – before you know it – teen spaces. A nook bed can accommodate your child safely from toddler to high school graduate, and we defy any child not to love the privacy and comfort a curtained niche can offer.

4. The grand nook bed you'll stay in all weekend

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Fit for royalty (we're thinking Marie Antoinette), this nook bed is taken from one of our own photo shoots, inspired by the Bloomsbury Set and the Arts & Crafts movement. And we think it's the kind of nook bed you'd never want to leave – hemmed in by the layers of fabrics, and calmed by the muted color palette.

'From dusky pink to chalky blues, the Bloomsbury Set loved color and embraced it in every room – furniture was painted then painted again, creating tonal depths that harmonized and contrasted with other furnishings and a medley of textiles,' says Homes & Gardens' Interiors Editor.

It's a wonderful example of how to mix patterns, we think, too.

5. The pared back but peaceful nook bed

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A total contrast to our cozy nook bed above, this elegant design by Paris-based designer Benjamin Guedj is reminiscent of French coastal properties – and in fact is in a home in Biarritz on the west coast of France.  

It's the perfect, restful-looking retreat that is probably more suited decoratively to warm weather, but we can picture pulling that curtain across and sleeping soundly...

6. The nook bed that's also a reading nook

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The detailing in this little nook bed by Veere Grenney is exquisite – from the rope that draws the eye to the lantern in the ceiling, the subtle reading light on the wall, the coordination of the textiles and the shutters at the window. 

Perfect for a child's room, this one is actually in a guest room – we want an invite! 'The VGA solution for a cosy single bed in a guest room,' say London-based Veere Grenney Associates . 'Cashmere walls and curtains and a little tented bed surrounded by books and even a little telly. Does it get much better?!' No, it really doesn't.

7. The alcove bed in a nook

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We've noticed that interior designer Rita Konig is partial to a nook bed, and describes this one as 'The coziest, most calm corner – from @stevengambrel 's Sag Harbor home'. And we agree – the pale blue color palette – one that Gambrel favors –is restful and inspiring. 

However, it's the position of the nook bed that really caught our eye – it has its feet in the room's alcove, butting right up to the fireplace – it really is the perfect solution for a small bedroom. The room is an all-one-shade affair, which is a clever space-enhancing trick, too.

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8. The nook bed that makes great use of eaves

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In attic bedrooms, eaves space is often wasted – or given over to awkward storage space. Here, in a bedroom refresh by @jeffersonstdesigns , it's been used to the max. 

It's a simple look to recreate – we'd argue that it's simpler than building in storage – and the detailing with the wallpaper creates a real focal point in a bedroom that might otherwise have been. .. just ordinary. We like the little nook bed nook, too, where the lucky owner can store books and a lamp. 

9. A child's nook bed that's fit for an adult

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We love the smart suiting approach to the textiles used for this nook bed by @peterpennoyerarchitects  and interior designer @katieridder , designed for their daughter's bedroom at the family in Millbrook, NY.

The vertical stripes actually perform a neat visual trick – other than looking incredibly smart – making this compact space feel taller than it is. The red keyline used around the nook and in detailing within is the perfect finishing touch – adding warmth, and framing the bed perfectly.

10. Proof that nook beds are better than bunks

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If you have children sharing a room, loft bed ideas are a sensible, space-saving option – but they rarely look smart. Enclosing them within a frame like the one above by New Zealand-based Apple Tree Designs is the perfect solution, giving both beds much more status. 

'Let your child's dreams come true!' they comment. 'A climbing ladder, a cozy sleeping space, each bed with its own bed light and nook and under bed storage. May the adventures begin!' Indeed.

What is an alcove bed?

An alcove bed, like a nook bed or niche bed, is a bed set into a recessed space created by a room's architecture. You can create an alcove bed by having a frame built around the bed, with a wide opening along one side of the bed. This frame can be painted, wallpapered or upholstered inside and out, and the opening can be curtained to create an alcove bed. The bed itself can be freestanding or can be part of the carpentry. 

Lucy Searle has written about interiors, property and gardens since 1990, working her way around the interiors departments of women's magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-nineties. She was Associate Editor on Ideal Home, and Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4's flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes. In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes & Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine. 

10 Kids Room Nook Bed Ideas

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by Amanda Etty

published Jul 20, 2022

In my wildest fantasies, my early rising six-year-old opts to linger under the covers for an extra hour (or two) before apparating at my bedside at a more acceptable hour. Maybe she’ll choose a book or two to quietly read, and then perhaps even fall back asleep. I imagine that one of these 10 cool and clever sleeping nooks would create a cozy environment conducive to catching some Z’s.

1. Charming & Cottage-Style

Why we love it: This lakeside children’s bedroom from Martha Mulholland (shown above) makes use of a pitched attic ceiling as well as window alcove to create a trio of perfectly cozy built-in beds. Airy blue shiplap, nautical-style sconces and layered vintage-look bed linens complete this cottage-y bedroom for three.

2. Feminine & Fancy

Why we love it: Built-in shelving and cabinetry frame this curtained-in sleeping area, designed by Palmer Weiss. The simple white bedding with pink piping is a foil for the patterned drapery and matching wallpaper, which further set off the alcove. Dressy sconces complete the look.

3. Bold & Playful

Why we love it: The sloped ceiling in this bed nook from Studio Peake created a ready-made spot for a comfy upholstered daybed. Incorporating a custom bookshelf at the foot of the bed makes use of what could have been an awkward gap. Coordinating textiles, artwork and accessories complete the playful look.

4. Fresh & Funky

Why we love it: To define the window alcove, Studio Peake covered the walls and ceiling in a funky print that’s also used on the headboard and drapery fabric. A built-in bookshelf houses at-the-ready bedtime essentials like books and plush toys. Adding in plenty of toss cushions and pillows also makes for a comfy reading spot.

5. Calm & Cozy

Why we love it: As shared on The Design Files, Courtney Adamo’s cozy built-in bunk beds take advantage of the room’s high ceilings and are clad in the same shiplap as the walls for a seamless look. Each bunk has its own inset shelf and a simple white sconce for bedtime reading.

6. Curated & Refined

Why we love it: This elegant built-in bed and shelving nook designed by Shannon Eddings is the ultimate enclave for cuddling up and reading just two more books (no, three!). Adding gold tones in the sophisticated sconces and framed artwork ensures the room grows up with its little resident.

7. Contemporary Cool

This super-cute contemporary reading nook from Sonya Lee Architect features a wooden alcove carved into a floor-to-ceiling bookcase. The purple mattress and cushion, as well as on-display books and toys, add playful pops of colour.  

8. Dashing & Lively

Why we love it: How cool is this sleeping and reading nook? Sticking to a red and blue palette, designer Nick Olsen‘s deft pattern mixing livens up the space. The built-in storage and bookcase and the library-style sconce add grown-up flair.

9. Crisp & Coastal

Why we love it: Bright white shiplap paired with blue and mint accents imbue this kid’s room with a coastal cabin vibe. Designed by Amber Interiors, the pattern on the back wall and ceiling also add interest.

10. Pretty & Whimsical

Why we love it: Deborah Bret designed this bedroom to make use of a window alcove to create a dreamy sleeping nook framed by lifelike trees, which were made by a friend of the homeowner’s. The area also features a daybed and a miniature desk.

Is it possible to put the bed in the corner of the room.

Feng Shui bed. Location of the bed in the room and photo. How to separate the bed in a one-room apartment

Painted your bedroom in soothing, relaxing colors? But at the same time, you continue to toss and turn, you cannot fall asleep, you wake up feeling like a squeezed lemon, and not a vigorous cucumber? Have you ever thought when arranging your bedroom how to put the bed ? If sleep doesn't bring you proper rest, it may be because your bed is in the wrong place. nine0005

The placement of a bed in a bedroom can have a significant impact on your sleep and overall well-being, this effect is explained both from a rational point of view, when you are disturbed, for example, by a draft or a feeling of insecurity, and from a feng shui point of view, where free space is important. circulation of energy flows. In this article, we will combine both approaches and provide tips to help you find the best bed position for you.

So, let's start with where should not be a bed . So, if your bed occupies just such a position, you should think about rearranging. nine0010 Foot to the door Do not put the bed at the foot of the door. Many believe that this is a bad omen, because this is how the dead are carried out of the room. Feng Shui also categorically prohibits this position of the bed, because at night negative energy can penetrate through the door into the bedroom. On the other hand, if it is impossible to rearrange the bed, you can reduce the negative impact if you always close the door during sleep.

Headboard to window

In a dream, a person is absolutely relaxed, defenseless and vulnerable, therefore it is at this time that he needs support more than ever, but a window cannot provide a complete sense of security, you cannot rely on it. It is better if the head of the bed is in contact with the wall. nine0014

Bed by the window

If you turned the bed headboard against the wall, but placed it close to the window, you also did not do it right. And it's not just about feng shui, everything is much simpler and more pragmatic here - cold air comes from the window, because of which it is easy to catch a cold, or even get a more serious illness. Do not experiment with your health!

Items above the bed

Heavy chandeliers, wardrobes above the bed can cause imperceptible anxiety, seem (albeit subconsciously) a threat, preventing you from truly relaxing, which can lead to insomnia. nine0010 Bed in the aisle to the window Passage door-window. This is not the best position for a bed due to the fact that it is between the door and the window that there is an active movement of various energies that will not let you sleep peacefully.

Mirrors

There should be no mirrors above or opposite the bed. Feng Shui claims that a mirror reflects energy and directs it back, and during sleep a person must be freed from unnecessary information, negative emotions, heavy thoughts, problems. Remember the famous saying "Morning is wiser than evening"? If there is a mirror near your bed, then this saying is not about you, because the mirror will reflect all the bad energy accumulated during the day and send it back to you, and you will wake up tired, sick and depressed. nine0014

TV in the bedroom

It is advisable not to place the bed closer than 3-5 meters from the TV, because its harmful radiation adversely affects sleep and the general condition of the sleeper.

Uncomfortable mattress

Even if your bedroom is perfect and the bed is positioned correctly, an uncomfortable mattress can ruin your sleep. The ideal mattress is neither soft nor hard, on independent springs, or without springs. You can buy one like this.

Once upon a time, a cat was first let into a new apartment, and where it lay down, a bed was placed there. We don't trust cats anymore, so here are some tips to help you find the right bed position without their help. nine0005

Optimal bed position

You should position the bed in such a way that lying or sitting on it, you can see people entering the bedroom. The optimal location is diagonally to the door. This position of the bed will give a feeling of security and tranquility.

Which side of the world should the headboard of the bed

According to feng shui, the head of the bed should be directed to the north or east.

Features of the arrangement of double beds

If the bed is intended for two people, free access should be provided from both sides. The bed should be wide enough. Double beds are considered beds with a width of 140 cm. But a really comfortable width is 160 cm and above. nine0014

How to install a baby or single bed

If one person sleeps on the bed, it is better if she stands sideways to the wall or in the corner between the window and the door.

Compliance with these rules when arranging furniture in the bedroom will make your rest more complete, allow you to recharge your batteries for the next day and, of course, will have a positive effect on your health.

If you notice that your bed is not the way it is recommended, do not be too lazy to make a small rearrangement. The effect will not keep you waiting! nine0045

We have already told you about where the table should be according to the ancient Chinese teachings in one of our articles that you can find, but today we want to talk about how to put the bed according to Feng Shui , as well as discuss what it should be in shape, size, color and quality. So that you feel great in it, sleep well, see colorful dreams and always wake up cheerfully and quickly.

Feng Shui Bed Location

Let's start the story with what should be avoided when placing a bed in the room, according to the teachings of Feng Shui. There are rules for the location of a sleeping place, which are known to us even without ancient Chinese teachings. This is not to have it turned with its feet to the window or door - it is believed that only the dead person is taken out of the house with their feet forward, and also not to install a reflected sleeping person in front of a mirror or mirror surface - this is also very bad. By the way, you can read about how to properly position in one of our articles. But besides these, there are still a number of requirements that should be met in order not to invite trouble on yourself, but, on the contrary, to attract good luck, happiness and prosperity. nine0005

1. Yes, feng shui headboard should not be joined to the wall on which the door is located, it is also not recommended to place it in the gap of the wall between the window and the entrance to the room, in this case a through flow is formed that simply passes you in the forward and reverse direction.

2. In no case should a bed be placed under a beam, arch, bevel, niche, or in such a way that something hangs over the head of the person lying, including a chandelier or even a small lamp. nine0005

3. There should not be any electrical sockets and switches, in a word, sources of electrical energy, near the sleeping place closer than one and a half to two meters.

4. On the wall in contact with the headboard and above it, you can not hang any pictures in massive frames and without them, shelves, racks, lamps, etc.

5. Do not place living houseplants in the bedroom and, in particular, near the beds, they can interfere with your healthy, restful, restful sleep. nine0005

6. If you are limited in square meters and your bedroom is also a study at the same time, or it is a children's room, which contains both a crib and a desk for classes, then such a Feng Shui children's bed, , however, like an adult, should be located in such a way that it is not visible from the workplace.

7. You should not place your bed in the middle of the room, it must have reliable support and protection in the form of one of the walls. nine0005

8. Under the sleeping places should be empty, do not clog this space with various unnecessary things, thereby creating obstacles for the free passage of favorable energy flows.

9. All kinds of decorative fountains, aquariums with fish, which are well suited for, as well as real and false fireplaces, are also not recommended to be installed in the bedroom, all this contributes to the "leakage" of favorable Qi energy from this room.

We've talked about what not to do, now let's move on to specific tips and recommendations that will allow you to properly cope with the task. nine0005

1. Choose for a sleeping place a far corner from the entrance to the room, so that the lying person can freely see the front door and the one who enters it, and, therefore, control the situation.

2. Place a bed where there are no obstructions or disassemble them as much as possible, nothing should lie behind, in front, near, above, below, so that the flows of favorable energies can move freely.

3. If your apartment has been remodeled and the bedroom can be located in the place where your neighbors have a kitchen, bathroom or toilet above and below, try to change it, therefore, or install beds so that they are as far away from central point of these rooms. But it's best to change the room altogether. nine0005

4. Today, not a single person can imagine his life without a TV and a computer, the presence of these items in the bedchamber is undesirable, but if they are still there, try to cover them with something dense at night - a bedspread, tablecloth, etc. or even clean up and close in the closet.

5. Do not think that if you take into account all the positive and negative aspects described above regarding the correct arrangement of sleeping places in your house according to Feng Shui, all the problems that arise will be solved right away. There are still a lot of additional nuances, and if sleep has not improved, but, on the contrary, insomnia or nightmares have begun to torment you, seek help from Feng Shui masters who will help you arrange furniture correctly in accordance with your personal energy and, perhaps, in spite of everything According to the rules, the bed in this version will stand in the center of the room or turned with its feet towards the door. nine0005

6. Try, experiment, check, only in this case you will be able to find in your bedroom a truly favorable place for healthy and full-fledged dreams.

Feng Shui bed direction

In addition to all the above rules, it is also important when choosing a place for a bed to take into account your personal favorable direction. However, what if you are married and sleep, as expected, with your spouse, which, to tell the truth, many Chinese do not do and prefer to sleep separately so as not to disturb each other's favorable flows. It is believed that in this case, the bed should be installed with the head in the direction of the personal favorable direction of the wife, while the front door to the room should fall into the zone of the good personal direction of the husband. Try to determine what kind of energy is in your bedroom and if it is favorable for dreams, you can not look for the right direction, since all energies dominate personal directions. nine0005

Feng Shui bed shape and color

The choice of the shape, size, color and quality of the Feng Shui bed is no less important than its correct placement, so this issue should be approached with all seriousness and carefully study all our recommendations described below.

In order for your family to always have peace, mutual understanding and love, the bed frame should cover one common mattress and there should not be any divisions into separate parts, because they can lead to inevitable discord even in the strongest relationships. For the same reasons, two single beds cannot be pushed together. nine0005

Extremely unfortunate and unacceptable is a round feng shui bed, in addition to a bad shape, such beds often lack one or two backs at once, and the back in this piece of furniture symbolizes the protection of feelings from prying eyes and intrusions, it must necessarily be higher than the footboard.

Feng shui headboard

In general, the headboard can affect a lot, so its choice, as well as beds in general, should be approached very carefully. So, for example, wavy backs are well suited for people of creative professions, semicircular or oval headboards for businessmen and officials, square wooden backs are suitable for workers and workers, and those who do not like and do not want to sleep a lot should choose a triangular back. Surely you have met beds with an uneven back, on one side of which there is a gentle bend, and on the other, an elevation. Such an option in Feng Shui is called "Dragon and Phoenix" and it is intended exclusively for couples, and the husband must necessarily sleep on the side of the elevation, and the wife, respectively, where he is not. nine0005

The bed should be of a classic regular shape, not too spacious, but not too small, and correspond to the dimensions of the people who sleep on it.

You should not sleep on water or air beds yet, all this interferes with your relationship with extraneous elements that not only destroy the love of a married couple, but also harm sleep, rest and attract the necessary positive energy.

The ideal material for making a bed frame is natural wood; only people born under the sign of this element can replace it with a metal one. The last two digits of your date of birth, which are the number of Bagu, will help you determine your element. nine0005

Feng Shui bed, photo

If your choice nevertheless fell on a metal bed, and this is facilitated by the element "Metal", you should place heating and electrical appliances away from it, since it is the metal that is the conductor of heat and electricity, which will simply absorb all favorable energy flows.

From the point of view of the ancient Chinese teachings of Feng Shui, ancient beds with carved trim and canopies are very favorable for sleep and relaxation, but it is not recommended to purchase a bed on wheels for quick movement, as it will affect restless sleep and can lead to illness , because it is very similar to a hospital bed. nine0005

The color of the beds, like all the furniture in the bedroom, should not be flashy, it is better to stick to natural wood colors, as well as pastel shades.

The color of bed linen according to Feng Shui.

As we have repeatedly noted in Feng Shui, colors play an important role, even made has a certain power, it also applies to bed linen. What color it should be, and what it means, we will tell you below.

Red underwear - contributes to the normalization of blood circulation and metabolism, and also increases the internal energy of a person; nine0005

Orange linen - fights blues, fatigue, depression, anxiety, fear and gives a restful sleep;

Green underwear - ensures the rhythmic work of the cardiovascular system, reduces nervousness, helps to relax and rest the eyes;

Blue underwear - fights insomnia, gives a feeling of complete comfort and peace, evens out breathing, relieves stress;

Purple underwear - relieves migraines and other headaches, enhances intuition.

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Feng Shui sleep and dreams.

Since we have already started talking about sleeping places, in conclusion I would like to talk a little about the meaning of sleep and dreams in Feng Shui.

Sleep comes to each of us in our subconscious, at a time when the brain is turned off and resting. The first dreams visit a person approximately ninety minutes after he has fallen asleep soundly and they last approximately five to fifteen minutes. In one night, a sleeper can see from four to six dreams, but he remembers only the plots of those that are truly important to him and those that can become a hint or help to him in real life. nine0005

Why can't we remember all our dreams? The answer is quite simple, firstly, most dreams are very short and do not have a definite meaning, and secondly, subconsciously, we quickly want to forget the bad events that occur in a dream and not transfer them to reality.

Modern science has studied three types of dreams - these are subjective, spiritual and physical dreams. All of them are connected with our past, present and future life. It is believed that in a dream a person can see his future very clearly and clearly, recognize it and the signs present in it. nine0005

After waking up, we remember our dream and we want to find out its meaning, regardless of whether it was good or bad, in order to understand what was said to us or what they want to protect and warn us from.

Feng Shui says if you had a dream in which you were afraid of something, beware of deceit in life, the terrible dreams that a sick person saw may portend death, and a nightmare for a young woman may mean the love of a spouse, well-being and an early replenishment in family. nine0005

Follow the simple and accessible rules by which Feng Shui encourages you to live, and your dreams will always be only favorable, your health will be strong, and your luck will never end. What we sincerely wish you!

The correct position of the bed in the bedroom

How to arrange the bed in the bedroom is of interest to many owners of houses and apartments. A good rest without nightmarish dreams depends on its successful location.
It is proposed to familiarize yourself with the correct organization of a sleeping place with your own hands in this article. nine0005

How to orient the position of the bed during sleep

The location of the bed in the bedroom on the cardinal points plays a big role for the well-being of a person. According to Feng Shui, the head should be in a favorable direction.
For spouses, you need to choose the best place for a man.

Depends on the position of the head of the bed:

  • Its location to the north is considered ideal. In this case, the magnetic lines of the Earth are along the human body. nine0014 Then he gets stability, peace, well-being, good health and quick healing from diseases.

It is necessary to sleep with the head to the north so that the sleep is calm and sound, there is peace and tranquility in the soul. For couples, this position helps to feel more affection and intimacy, but for a teenager and an active person, this direction is too calm.

  • The location of the head to the east corresponds to the natural movement of celestial bodies. Since ancient times, the east has been associated with the spiritual principle, where the mind, mental forces and freedom of the spirit are concentrated. In addition, such a position in the summer heat will give a person a feeling of coolness. nine0200

The East is able to endow with strong ambitions and ambition, to give the desire to accelerate the course of events. His energy can help start any business, makes it possible to wake up in the morning in a good mood.

  • Sleep with the head to the west can bring love, increase sensitivity and creativity. This is ideal for magicians and creative people, especially artists.
    The Western direction increases the intensity of passion, which is necessary to strengthen family relationships. Sleeping with your head to the west is filled with life satisfaction. nine0200
  • Heading south is good for singles if they want to gain fame and become more successful. The South gives energy to all affairs on a broad front to advance.

Advice: Those who suffer from insomnia, experience stress and are overly emotional should never sleep with their head to the south.

  • The northeast has a rough and sharp energy. It is well suited to those who want to find a purpose in life and make the right decision. This direction gives vivacity, but is absolutely not suitable for a person who wants to relax and improve his sleep. nine0200
  • Northwest will help to ensure a long and deep sleep. This energy is more suitable for mature and old people, rather than young and carefree.
    Such a direction can help to acquire the qualities of a leader and to properly dispose of responsibility.
  • To get rid of subconscious complexes, to increase creativity helps sleep when the head is directed to the southeast. This is very useful for those who want to start a new business and who need an influx of fresh energy.
  • Harmony and fullness of life can be acquired by those who sleep with their heads to the southwest. It is useful for improving family relationships and at work. nine0200

In addition to the position of a person in the bedroom, the placement of the bed is very important (see How to put the bed in the bedroom according to Feng Shui). With its proper installation, the inhabitant of the room can get the opportunity for career growth.
If the bed is in accordance with the requirements of Feng Shui, its location unites favorable Qi flows, strengthens and balances their flow, positively affects the health and success of people.
The ancient Chinese believe that the orientation of the head of the sleeping bed to the cardinal points can have the following effects:

  • To the north - helps to develop intuition.
  • Northeast helps in getting good results in experiments and scientific research.
  • To the east - gives a peaceful and restful sleep.
  • To the southeast gives perseverance and perseverance in business.
  • South provides an excellent reputation.
  • To the southwest can help in love affairs.
  • To the West gives guarantees to get healthy children.
  • To the northwest will ensure good luck in friendship. nine0200

How best to position the bed in the bedroom shows the video in detail. This article discusses the basic provisions and examples of the arrangement of bedrooms.

Ways of placing the bed in the bedroom

Instructions for placing the bed specifies how to place the sleeping bed:

  • Near the wall. This is a good location.

Headboard against the wall

  • Headboard by the window. A sense of security is created by the wall behind the head. In its absence, a person has a feeling of discomfort. nine0200

Tip: In this case, it is necessary to close the window at night with thick curtains, shutters or roller shutters.

  • Center. The location of the bed in the bedroom cannot be considered successful in the center. There is not a single wall nearby, which means that there is no feeling of protection and reliable support.
  • Opposite the door. If there is no other option for placing the bed in the bedroom, it is imperative to separate it from the door with a screen or partition. The height of the screen must be taken more than that of the bed itself. nine0200

The bed in the bedroom can be installed in many ways, depending on the size and shape of the room and the personal preferences of its owner.
But there are some general principles that should not be violated:

  • Nisha. In an alcove or niche - the most correct location of the bed in the room. Closed space gives a feeling of comfort and security, as shown in the photo.

Bed in niche

  • Straight. It is undesirable if the bed in the bedroom is located between the door and the window:
  • this is the most ventilated place in the room; opening the window at night will be very dangerous for health;
  • upon entering the room, a person can immediately see the bed, which is the most intimate place in the house.
    • Window. It is undesirable to put the bed directly under the window; a free approach must be provided to it. If there is no other option for installing the bed, it is necessary to make sure that the window does not blow out, and if possible close it tightly with curtains (see Curtains and a bedspread for the bedroom included), for a restful sleep. nine0200

    Furnished bedroom according to Feng Shui, the location of the bed in it in compliance with all the rules, is not enough for a safe, good sleep. It is very important that heavy chandeliers, paintings, shelves with books do not hang over the bed.
    Even a good fastening of them to the wall does not guarantee against their unforeseen falling, and hence getting injured during sleep.

    Tip: To preserve vision, the TV should be located away from the bed, and a light source should be equipped above the bed for reading literature. They can be sconces, on the bedside table - a table lamp. nine0005

    Bed arrangement

    Sound sleep and good health are inextricably linked. A person can sleep for a long time or very little, but he cannot do without sleep.
    The bed is the mistress of the bedroom. It should be as comfortable as possible, no matter how high its price. This is the piece of furniture that you can not save on.
    When arranging your home according to Feng Shui, the correctness and incorrectness of the location of the bed can be checked in only one way - by experiment. In any case, you need to try, experiment with its placement. nine0014 If there is a feeling of discomfort, lack of comfort, you can safely rearrange the sleeping bed until pleasant sensations arise, and joyful events begin to occur in life.

    The main piece of furniture in the bedroom is the bed. And your overall well-being depends on how correctly it will be comfortable. But not only its qualities, the choice of mattress, etc. are important, but also its correct location in the room. If you think that it is easy to put a bed in the bedroom correctly, you are mistaken. There are too many nuances both in terms of ergonomics and in terms of energy, which is studied by Feng Shui. You will have to break your head to choose its optimal position, but the rest will be complete. nine0005

    How to arrange a bed in a small bedroom

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    Feng Shui bedroom rules

    In order to feel good, working capacity - at least normal, you need to get enough sleep. You can't argue with that. The atmosphere should be calm and relaxing, and for this, when decorating a bedroom, light, pastel colors are mainly chosen. nine0005

    But not only color creates atmosphere. Equally important is the decor, including furniture and other items. Much attention is paid to the correct arrangement of objects and decor in Eastern philosophy, and in particular, one of its areas is Feng Shui. There are quite a few rules, here are the main ones that apply specifically to the bedroom:

    • The headboard should preferably be positioned close to a solid wall without windows or a doorway. If you can’t put it against a solid wall, then at least not under the window. nine0200
    • Keep feet away from doors.
    • Should not stand on a straight line connecting a window and a door.
    • If there are ventilation shafts or sewer risers behind the wall, the bed is definitely not placed against such a wall. This applies to bedrooms with their own bathrooms. Position the bed so that it is as far away from such a wall as possible.

    How to put a bed in the bedroom

    Orientation to cardinal directions

    According to the Chinese sages, the direction of our home in general, and the places to sleep in particular, influence our lives: we spend much more time at home when we sleep than when we are awake. Therefore, choose another place to put the bed headboard:

    • to the south - ensures the stability of the reputation;
    • to the southeast - enhances perseverance, contributes to the achievement of goals;
    • to the east - sleep well;
    • to the northeast - activates thought processes;
    • to the north - promotes the development of intuition;
    • northwest - attracts friends;
    • to the west - improves health and promotes the appearance of offspring;
    • southwest - attracts love.
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      Based on all this, you choose to sleep with your head to the north and develop your intuition or to the southwest to find love ... well, or somewhere else.

      When choosing the location of the bed, consider its position relative to the cardinal points

      How to choose wallpaper for the bedroom read here.

      How to safely and comfortably place a bed in the bedroom

      Safe - this time from the point of view of health and possible dangers, but convenient - from the point of view of ergonomics: to make it comfortable to sleep and serve the bed - tuck in, change linen. nine0005

      From this point of view, sleeping on the straight line connecting the door and the window is not worth it. The reason is drafts, which can be dangerous and will definitely not add comfort.

      High cabinets should not be placed on the sides of the bed. This creates an uncomfortable feeling and there is a possibility that something will fall off. Feng Shui also, by the way, does not recommend such an arrangement of furniture, but for a different reason: the corners of the furniture are directed towards the sleepers, violating their energy.

      Only low-height furniture can be placed on the sides

      A little about how to put the bed in terms of ergonomics. It is desirable that there is a passage of at least 70 cm on both sides. If there is a dressing table, chest of drawers or other furniture on one side, then the distance increases - at least 0.95 cm, and preferably a meter or more. Then it will be possible to squat near the furniture to open the lower drawers, for example, and it will not interfere when the bed is made.

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      To achieve maximum comfort, positive atmosphere and coziness in the bedroom, you need to focus on the position of the bed. According to a special science (feng shui) - the correct arrangement of objects contributes to a positive energy effect. nine0005

      When everything in this room is in the “right” place, then the owner of the house can count on good health, good sleep and a constant surge of energy. So that you always feel good, we will tell you the main provisions, we will tell you what is strictly forbidden to do.

      The correct position of the bed in the bedroom

      So, now you are concerned with the question of how to put the bed in the bedroom. First of all, we pay attention to generally accepted rules:

      • The bed, without fail, should be located as far as possible from the doors (this concept includes the remoteness of the bedroom itself from the front door and the remoteness of the bed from the doorway). This helps to ensure that all everyday affairs and worries, fuss do not have access to you. It is best if the place to sleep is located on the territory of the Yin zone.
      • Feng Shui theory does not welcome the position of the bed near the window and there are two good reasons for this. Firstly, a draft can cause a cold, and secondly, in parallel with the flow of Qi energy, there should not be any other fluctuations in the air. After all, this direction of energy pacifies and soothes, and excess flows will change the desired course of the field. nine0200
      • The best position for a bed in a bedroom is against a wall, so that the headboard is supported. In this case, the height of the bed is also of no small importance. You need to choose such furniture that will not be excessively high, it should be comfortable to sit on it, and it should be pleasant to relax and go into a state of sleep. In essence, the Feng Shui of the bed should be one that contributes to good rest and sleep, so all the conditions for staging are focused on special comfort.
      • Another important point is the accessibility of the bed from any side. The passage to it should be open, you should not interfere with unnecessary items. It should be placed in the bedroom so that it remains accessible to both you and your other half.

      Extra items

      According to the theory of teaching, everything that is in the bedroom carries its own separate energy. Therefore, the more things and objects, the more negative energy accumulates in the room. To avoid this, you need to be extremely careful with what you have in the bedroom. At the time of arranging the bed in the bedroom, follow the main rule - extra things are an obstacle to health and good rest. Place only the necessary and important items. This point also applies to old things that we often store under sofas - they should also be removed to another place. nine0005

      It is forbidden to place the bed in the bedroom according to Feng Shui in such a way that there are “hanging” objects above you. Nothing should block your biofield, which means we make the ceiling and walls above the bed absolutely free from everything.

      If you want to have a harmonious relationship in a couple, then give up the bed divided into two parts. Buy the option where there will be no such separation, since an accurate and tangible line can cause quarrels and scandals. nine0005

      Why you can't put your bed in a corner and store things under it

      Interior

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      Our day begins and ends in this room. Therefore, it must be ideal in order to provide us with real rest, relaxation and complete harmony with ourselves and the world. And for this, the bedroom must comply with some rules that have been formulated by Feng Shui experts.

      Relax and romance

      All items in the bedroom should correspond to the purpose of this room - it is relaxation and romance. If there are any extraneous things in it, they will distort the energy aimed at restoring vitality, and will bring an imbalance in your relationship with your partner.

      Even religious symbols have no place in the bedroom. “Buddha should not see you naked,” say feng shui experts.

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      No place for work here

      Sleeping where you work is a bad idea. After all, work and rest are energetically opposite to each other. Of course, in a cramped apartment it is difficult to follow this rule. Experts advise: at least try to move the workplace away from the bed and cover it with a screen or a plant so that this ghost of everyday life is invisible in the dark. nine0005

      Choose a neutral color

      Feng shui experts advise choosing neutral warm colors for the bedroom. And they warn: cool shades cool the relationship, and warm ones create warmth and intimacy.

      Question for mirrors

      If possible, it is better to remove the mirror from the bedroom altogether. The reflected energy returns to the room, creating an energy overload that will make it harder for you to get enough sleep. In extreme cases, the mirror at night can be closed or placed so that it is not facing the bed ( read also : Why you shouldn't sleep in front of a mirror and 3 more household superstitions).

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      Masculine and feminine

      In the bedroom, you must definitely balance the energies of Yin and Yang so that your relationship with your partner is really harmonious. This can be done using texture balance. For Yin, female energy, soft things are responsible: blankets, rugs. And for the men's, Jan, - hard, for example, parquet on the floor, a wooden headboard. nine0005

      Blackout curtains

      The moment when official science is in full agreement with ancient teachings. The thicker the curtains, the less light in the bedroom, the better we sleep. Darkness helps to relax and sleep soundly. And the light interferes with the production of the sleep hormone melatonin ( read also : Why you can’t sleep with your feet to the door, and 5 sleepy prohibitions).

      Door in view

      Place the bed so that the door is in your field of vision. Of course, when we sleep, we don’t see anything at all, except for dreams, but this is energetically important. The thing is that in this way we symbolically control who we let into our space. At the same time, experts warn: do not put the bed right in front of the door and sleep with your feet towards it. This makes you too vulnerable. nine0005

      Attention to the ceiling

      Attic bedroom - it may seem romantic, but feng shui experts are strongly opposed to sloping ceilings and beams in the bedroom. The fact is that such ceilings violate the distribution of energy in the room. The harmful sha energy is activated, which gradually undermines and depletes us.

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      Deciding on a decor

      The pictures you put on the walls, the decorative items, these are all very important. After all, they are the first thing you will see in the morning. These can be views that both you and your partner like, your joint photos, paired objects - they remove the energy of loneliness. But family photos, pictures of friends and pets from the bedroom are best removed. nine0005

      Bed against the wall

      However, few of us put the bed right in the center of the room. After all, the dimensions of ordinary apartments do not allow such luxury. This is for the best: the bed, pressed against the wall by the headboard, gives a feeling of security, reliability and care.

      But in the corner, at the junction of two walls, you shouldn't put a bed. In this position, one of the partners may feel cornered in your relationship.

      And one more thing: bedside tables or bedside tables should be the same height as your pillow, and always with rounded edges, no corners. nine0005

      Do not store things under the bed

      What a setup! Many store bedding, winter things, suitcases, other belongings under the bed. However, in terms of energies, everything under the bed passes through you. Therefore, it is not advised to keep anything that can cause an emotional response. Ideally, the energy should move freely under and around the bed. The maximum that can be stored under it is bed linen.

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      Electronics in minus

      Do not keep TVs, laptops, other gadgets in the bedroom. Firstly, even a small light on the front panel will disturb sleep. Secondly, if someone in the house is sick or hypersensitive, the electromagnetic fields will make things even worse. And even the router is advised to turn off at night so that the waves do not disturb your peace.

      Wooden Headboard

      Feng Shui experts say the best thing for a bed is a wooden frame and headboard. Alternatively, the headboard can be upholstered. Such furniture even hides the influence of electromagnetic waves, improving your well-being and sleep.

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