In today's modern world, we're always on the go. Between working long hours and keeping up with friends, it's easy to feel like there's never enough time in the day to do everything. But one thing that we can't skimp on is sleep - it plays a vital role in our mental health and physical well-being as well as our ability to focus and be productive during the day. Because getting a good night's sleep is so important, it makes sense to ensure your bedroom design is promoting restful slumber. Feng Shui can help you create a room that promotes peaceful sleep by using elements of nature (like plants) and those that promote balance (like earth tones).
Stick to soft and neutral tones
The first step in bringing Feng Shui into your bedroom is to stick to soft and neutral tones. This means using light and neutral colours such as whites, and light hues of greens and browns. Avoid bright colours such as red or yellow because they're too stimulating and can cause you to be restless at night.
To make sure everything works together harmoniously, choose items that are in the same pattern so that they all tie together throughout your room (for example: if you have wooden furniture then choose a wooden bed frame). If there's an item that doesn't fit with this pattern then try either covering it up with a throw pillow or putting it behind closed doors so that it isn't visible from where you're sleeping.
Let the light shine through
Whilst it is part of building regulations to have a window in your bedroom it can also be a good idea to have a mirror on the wall to reflect the light. This will allow the natural light to flow into the room and give your mind a break from staring at artificial lights all day long. You can also install dimmer switches so that if you're feeling tired after dinner and want some quiet time before bedtime, those bright lights won't keep you awake!
The ideal bedroom should also facilitate you being able to see the sky when lying in bed at night, through the position of the bed in relation to a window. This has been shown as being beneficial for human health because it helps align our internal body clocks with Earth's 24-hour rotation around its axis; this makes us feel more relaxed and less stressed out during our waking hours so we can perform better during work or school days.
Enhance your bedroom's features
In many cases, you may already have a lot of natural features in your bedroom that can enhance its Feng Shui. For example, if you're lucky enough to have a garden outside your window, take advantage of this feature with a dressing table in front of the window to give yourself a view that is restful and calming. If there are no potential natural features like this around your space, consider bringing plants inside, they're not only aesthetically pleasing but also provide beneficial aromas and sounds as well as visual stimulation for those who enjoy looking at them!
Take stock of how much space you have available for design elements such as furniture placement and decorative items like plants or artwork placed on walls or shelves; then determine whether any changes need to be made before moving forward with designing the room according to Feng Shui principles so that they're functional while still being aesthetically pleasing through their placement within said areas.
Reduce anything that causes noise or clutter before you go to bed.
Noise is one thing that can keep you from getting a good night's sleep, be it visual or auditory. It might come from outside your window or even from inside the room itself! If things are lying around on the floor or other surfaces, it will be harder for you to relax when trying to go to bed. Making the best use of your space with storage options such as wardrobes and bedside units is the best form of clutter control, and will help keep things from getting mixed up or misplaced.
Electronic devices like smartphones, tablets and televisions can also cause disruptions when trying to go to sleep because they emit light and distract both visually and cognitively throughout the night. Try setting aside these electronic devices an hour before going to bed to help regulate your body's internal clock. Devices like smartphones and tablets can be put aside in a drawer, whilst if you have a television in your bedroom, an entertainment unit with doors could be a great way to hide the television when it is not in use.
Feng Shui is a wonderful way to help you create a bedroom that's more conducive to sleep. It can be a little overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it and start seeing results, it'll become second nature. Remember that if your bedroom doesn't feel right, there are many ways Horsforth Home Interiors can help you bring in Feng Shui elements - it might just require some creativity!