Bed placement is a very important subject of Feng Shui interior design. The number of hours spent in bed and the vital things accomplished there (rest, recuperation of bodily organs, marital intimacy) makes the specific placement of the mattress central to harmonious interior design practice. There are some basic principles you can consider to help you achieve optimal Feng Shui bed position.

In addition to a good comfortable mattress, Feng Shui requires that you shop for a good mattress frame. Mattresses placed on the bare floor are considered unhealthful. Now examine the bedroom itself. You will be using some very specific guidelines to help you choose a suitable wall where the head of the bed will be positioned.

Feng Shui principles say to avoid choosing a space that is directly under a window, so that the sleeper's energy is not lost. A window may likewise allow negative energies to enter a bedroom from outside. For a small room, where there is no alternative placement, keep the window closed and fully covered while you sleep. Use of a headboard is recommended as an added source of stability.

Sleeping with your feet facing "out" of a doorway foreshadows death and removal of a corpse from the house. Needless to say, Feng Shui frowns on anyone sleeping in this position.

An open bathroom door can damage the energy in the next room. If you have no choice but to position a bed opposite a bathroom door, make it a strict practice to keep that door closed. It is further recommended that a mirror hang on the inside of the bathroom door so that negative energy stays inside. On a related note, do not position a bed below or against a bathroom that contains a toilet.

Stoves are generators of and repositories of heat, and excessive heat interferes with restful, deep sleep. Do not position your bed above or against a kitchen stove, or in direct contact with its energy source (electrical inlet, gas line, etc.).

Next, consider the ceiling directly above the bed. An overhead beam that crosses the bed horizontally can produce an oppressive sleep experience. A beam that passes between a couple is said to encourage marital strife. Have a drop ceiling installed, or employ other design techniques to cover any exposed beams in a bedroom ceiling.

A home may have other architectural features that require additional planning where Feng Shui bed position is concerned. But the basic principles outlined here can help most people accomplish a placement that is pleasing and healthful.

Whether you are planning to buy a new house, or want to redecorate the home you have, keep these Feng Shui bed position principles in mind.