Bedroom Fengshui: What Should Not Be Placed at the Head of the Bed

Among all aspects of home feng shui, bedroom feng shui is an important part that cannot be overlooked. Because it is the space where we spend the longest time at home, and the quality of sleep directly affects all aspects of our lives. As the saying goes, "To understand home feng shui, look at the bedroom; to understand bedroom feng shui, look at the bedside." In feng shui theory, there are certain rules for the placement of the bedside, namely "Three Don'ts for Leaning Against" and "Five Don'ts for Placing".

Three Don'ts for Leaning Against：

Don't Lean Against the Door: The door is the passage connecting the bedroom and the outside world, and the air flow is unstable. If the bedside is too close to the door, the head is likely to be affected by the fluctuations of the energy field, which will then interfere with the mental state and affect the quality of sleep. Therefore, the bedside should be kept as far away from the door as possible to create a quiet and stable resting environment.

Don't Lean Against an Empty Space: The bedside should preferably lean against a solid wall to provide a stable "backing" for the occupants. If the bedside has nothing to lean against, people will feel insecure and their mental pressure will increase. Besides, the wall surface is usually cold and may be damp. Without a headboard as a barrier, the dampness will penetrate the body over time, which is harmful to health. So, it's best to have a headboard and make the bedside closely attached to the solid wall.

Don't Lean Against a Beam: Having a beam right above the bed is a major taboo in feng shui. If the bedside leans against a beam, it will easily create a sense of oppression, leading to poor energy flow and affecting physical health and fortune. It should be noted that generally thin suspended ceilings do not fall into the category of beams in feng shui. A beam refers to the protruding part in a building that bears a relatively large load and needs to be reinforced and thickened with reinforced concrete.

Five Don'ts for Placing：

Don't Place Too Many Electronic Devices: The bedside should be quiet and stable. However, when electronic devices are in operation, they will produce electric current sounds, light, and radiation. They are dynamic items that easily make people restless and have light sleep. Therefore, the number of electronic devices at the bedside should be reduced as much as possible to make the sleeping environment more peaceful.

Don't Place Too Many Clutters: The bedside is close to the head, so it should be kept clean and tidy. Only in this way can people have a clear mind and peaceful thoughts. The accumulation of clutter will make the energy field chaotic, which will not only affect the visual perception but also may have a negative impact on people's psychology. So, too many clutters should be avoided at the bedside.

Don't Place Sharp Objects: Objects in the shape of triangles or with spikes will form a "sharp corner evil spirit", which is believed to easily gather bad energy, disrupt good fortune, and affect health. In order to create a harmonious energy field in the bedroom, such sharp objects should be avoided at the bedside.

Don't Place a Trash Can: In feng shui, a trash can represents waste and unclean things. If it is placed near the bedside, it will easily gather negative magnetic fields. From a health perspective, a trash can is prone to breeding bacteria and emitting unpleasant odors, which is harmful to human health. So, the trash can should be kept away from the bedside. If it has to be placed there, a covered trash can should be chosen to reduce the adverse effects.

Don't Place Too Many Plants: Although plants can purify the air, the plants in the bedroom will carry out respiration at night, competing with people for oxygen. Moreover, some plants are prone to attracting insects, which will affect the sleeping environment. Therefore, too many plants should not be placed at the bedside. If you want to plant something in the bedroom, you can place them on the balcony or other well-ventilated places.

After reading this, you may find that you have made some mistakes in the placement of the bedside, and then wonder what is suitable to be placed at the bedside. Here are some recommendations:

Aromatherapy Diffuser: By emitting the fragrance of essential oils, it can promote physical and mental healing, help relax the body and mind, and create a comfortable sleeping atmosphere, which is helpful for improving the quality of sleep.

Books: Putting down your mobile phone and reading a few pages of a book before going to bed can block out the complicated information from the outside world, making you more focused and calm, which is helpful for relieving stress and entering a peaceful sleep state.

Table Lamp: Choose a table lamp with soft and warm light. Turn off the main light in the bedroom before going to bed and turn on the small table lamp to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere, which will make you more relaxed and helpful for falling asleep.

If you really need to place some clutters, it is recommended to put them in the drawers of the bedside table or sort them out with storage boxes and avoid leaving them exposed to keep the bedside area clean and orderly.