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Thanks to the efforts of designers, houses with apartments of non-standard layout are increasingly being rented out. Proper arrangement of furniture allows you to effectively use such living space. Owners of unusual rooms will love the corner bed, which allows them to play up the space in a new way. A brief review will help you understand how practical this option is and choose the right model.
Rules for choosing a suitable location
A person spends a third of his life sleeping, so the sleeping place should be comfortable. It is generally recommended to choose a large bed, especially for a married couple. A piece of furniture becomes central to the interior and takes up a lot of space. Accordingly, the problem arises of how to place the bed correctly in the bedroom so that it does not block the passage and is comfortable for the sleeper.
You should start by choosing a suitable location. It is important to correctly position the bed relative to the door, window, and other furniture. There are several basic recommendations that will help you cope with the task:
- It is recommended to place bedroom furniture with the head of the room against the wall. This provides easy access to it from both sides, which is especially important if two people sleep on the bed.
- The wall should not be adjacent to the bathroom or kitchen. It is undesirable for pipes to pass over the head of a sleeping person, and the noise coming from these rooms will not allow you to sleep peacefully.
- A place near a window is also not a suitable option for placing a bed in the bedroom. Noise from the street and drafts are harmful to a sleeping person. Heating radiators are usually located under the window, which dry out the air and furniture.
- If there is a niche or alcove in the room, it is better to place a piece of furniture there. But such a cozy “nest” at first glance should not be stuffy or cramped.
- Sometimes it is advised to place a bed in a room so that the person lying on it can see the door. At the same time, it is undesirable to point the foot in its direction; many peoples have a belief that it is dangerous to sleep with your feet towards the entrance.
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Before arranging the bed according to these rules, you need to take into account the arrangement of other furniture. It is advisable to place cabinets or tables next to the main piece of furniture. There should be a passage of at least 60 cm on each side. It is undesirable for shelves or tall cabinets to hang next to or above the sleeping bed. When choosing a place for a bed, you need to consider how level the floor is. In some older houses it may be on a slope - in such a situation the headboard should be located higher than the feet.
The best position for the bed is with the head of the bed against a wall that has no windows. It is advisable to place bedroom furniture diagonally from the door.
It is recommended to place the bed with the head of the bed against the wall
It is undesirable for the wall to be adjacent to the bathroom or kitchen
A place near a window is not a very good option for placing a bed in the bedroom
If the room has a niche or alcove, you can put furniture there
Do not point the foot of the bed towards the door
Choosing a place for a bed in the bedroom
At the time of rearranging furniture or to refresh the interior design? choose a comfortable location for the bed. Factor influencing the choice of location: size and material from which it was made. A standard single bed will fit in any part of the room due to its small size. With double models, a number of solutions have been invented that can be advantageously used for any model of furniture.
Place the bed in such a way that you can see everyone entering the room, this provides a feeling of security and comfort.
For a two-seater model, access is provided to both owners. To wake up in a good mood, place it in front of a painting or something pleasing to the eye. There are options with wallpaper covering the entire wall with a natural landscape.
It is not recommended to place it under a massive chandelier or next to a closet. The chandelier creates a depressing atmosphere and a feeling of anxiety; objects from the closet can fall during sleep. The furniture around the bed is positioned so that sharp corners are not directed towards the sleeper. To preserve positive energy, do not place it in front of a mirror.
It is very important to choose the correct location of the bed in your bedroom, as it determines whether your sleep and rest will be complete
To prevent conflicts before and after installing furniture, it should not be placed with the foot facing the exit.
How not to post
If the sleeping place is comfortable, but a person still wakes up tired, perhaps he should change the arrangement of the furniture. In this case, and also when the apartment is being renovated, you need to find out how it should not be installed. Recommendations for the correct positioning of the bed combine advice from designers, doctors and other experts on organizing a healthy sleeping space:
- Mirrors should not be placed near the bed. A ceiling made of this material is especially unacceptable. A sleeping person should not be reflected in the mirror.
- The bed placed near the door is uncomfortable. Each time it is opened, an extraneous sound will wake up a person. In addition, it is difficult to see the person entering from the sleeping place. Because of this, the person lying down will experience subconscious anxiety. The most undesirable position is with your feet towards the door.
- The ceiling should not be sloping or low, with beams or overhanging elements, which creates a feeling of threat. For the same reason, it is not recommended to hang large chandeliers, as well as paintings, shelves or sconces above the bed.
- The sleeping place should not be located between the door and the window, or under the air conditioner, otherwise the person will be exposed to drafts.
- There should be no sockets or electrical appliances near the bed. It has already been proven that electromagnetic radiation negatively affects health, especially during sleep.
- You should not leave any free space behind the headboard. Otherwise, a person will subconsciously feel anxious and defenseless.
It is not recommended to place a double bed sideways against the wall, even if one person sleeps on it. It is believed that only children and teenagers can sleep along the wall; adults should have their sleeping place perpendicular to it.
Mirrors should not be placed near the bed
The bed placed near the door is uncomfortable
It is not recommended to hang large chandeliers, as well as paintings, shelves or sconces above the bed
The sleeping place should not be located between the door and the window
It is undesirable for there to be sockets and electrical appliances near the bed
There should be no free space behind the headboard.
Beams, paintings and everything that can be above the bed
Beams Above the Bed
For the best Feng Shui placement, you want to have no beams, sloped ceilings or bulky chandeliers above the bed. These architectural features above the bed can create unnecessary pressure.
Paintings and large photographs also create a “heavy” and threatening energy, like beams and windows.
Chandelier over the bed
Tip: cover unsightly elements of the ceiling with fabric (it’s great if it’s a light flowing tapestry with an attractive pattern). If it is not a large beam or a slanted ceiling, paint it the same color as the entire ceiling. This will make them less stiff. If it is a chandelier, remove it immediately.
Follow all the listed tips for placing a bed according to Feng Shui in your bedroom and be healthy and confident!
Taking into account the area of the room
It is especially difficult to know where to put the bed in a small bedroom. If the room is larger than 15 m2, and the home has a separate bedroom, the rules are easy to follow. But many owners are forced to huddle in cramped spaces. The room can be small or narrow and long, of non-standard shape. It is especially difficult when the apartment is one-room. In such situations, it is difficult to choose the correct sleeping position, but if you try, it is possible.
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In a small room, it is important to arrange the furniture so that you can move freely, and doors and drawers open normally. It is advisable not to place many furnishings. In addition to the bed, you need bedside tables on both sides and a closet for storing things. In extreme cases, when the bed occupies almost the entire space of the room, it is permissible to place it in a corner.
It is difficult to arrange a bed in a narrow bedroom according to the rules. The best solution would be to place it across the room. This will make the room look more square and cozy. Passages should not be less than 60–70 cm. But sometimes a narrow bedroom does not allow such an arrangement. In such a situation, you can place furniture along a long wall or in front of a window.
When placing a bed in a one-room apartment, you need to take into account that the functions of the room will vary. If a bed is used as a sleeping place, and not a folding sofa, the best solution is to zone the room. Sleeping furniture must be fenced off with a screen, curtain, or shelving.
How to set up a bed
The most ideal option for placing a sleeping place is opposite the front door, but with a slight slope from it. According to experts, this method cleanses the body of harmful energy and also fills the head with bright and positive thoughts.
You can also install a bed along the front door, but only if you can see the person who will enter the bedroom. This solution psychologically relaxes the head, and also allows you to have a more restful and sound sleep.
The eastern direction of Feng Shui states that bulky things should not be installed near a place of rest. This can be done only on one side, provided that the other is completely clean and free from other interior items.
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Organizing your bedroom space according to Feng Shui
Today, the Chinese Feng Shui system is often used when decorating interiors. She teaches how to organize space, based on the energy of various natural elements. The cardinal directions and magnetic field are important. According to the principles of Chinese teaching, a room is divided into zones that affect a person differently. Guided by certain rules, you can learn how to place a bed so that it fits harmoniously into the space and at the same time becomes a comfortable sleeping place.
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According to Eastern teachings, the atmosphere of a home is created by energy flows. Whether it will be positive or negative depends on the location of the furniture. The correct choice of place for the bed is especially important. According to adherents of this theory, this can provide not only sound sleep, but also attract good luck, harmony in relationships, health, and success in all matters.
There are several rules for the location of the main piece of furniture for the bedroom. Many of them coincide with generally accepted ones, others may seem unusual. But people who made a rearrangement according to these principles note that they began to sleep better. In addition to the recommendations already mentioned, the following can be noted:
- the bed must have 4 legs so that energy flows freely under it, so it is not advisable to choose a model with built-in drawers;
- for the same reason, nothing should be placed under furniture;
- It is not advisable to place a sleeping place under stairs or a sloping ceiling;
- you need to try to ensure that the sharp corners of nearby furniture are not aimed at the sleeping person;
- Be sure to place bedside tables on both sides of the bed, and lamps on them;
- It is strictly not recommended to set up a place to rest at night in an unventilated, dark corner.
Feng Shui teaches how to place a bed according to the cardinal directions. Organizing this is quite difficult, but if you have the opportunity to choose which wall to move the headboard to, this parameter is still worth taking into account. The best direction is east. It ensures sound sleep, health and harmony in the family. You need to sleep with your head to the southeast; if you are unlucky, this direction ensures success and prosperity. The north is also considered favorable. This direction will help improve your well-being, get rid of fatigue and bad luck.
The rules regarding the cardinal directions have not yet been proven, and even feng shui experts note that for each person the appropriate direction is determined individually.
Using the recommendations of designers and the wisdom of Chinese science, you can choose the right place for the bed. However, you should not take all the advice literally, because the main thing is your own feelings. If a bed placed according to all the rules seems uncomfortable and uncomfortable, it is better to move it the way a particular family wants.
The bed must have 4 legs
Nothing should be placed under furniture
It is not advisable to place a sleeping place under stairs or a sloping ceiling
It is advisable that the sharp corners of nearby furniture are not aimed at the sleeping person
Be sure to place bedside tables on both sides of the bed, and lamps on them
It is not recommended to arrange a resting place in an unventilated dark corner
Why can't you put your bed against the wall?
Spiritual people have a rather negative attitude towards placing a bed against a wall. The famous psychic Marilyn Kerro, in one of her interviews, stated that she is opposed to installing a sleeping place against the wall. She justified her idea by saying that the place where people sleep has a unique aura, since in their sleep they leave their body and travel.
If a person’s body is located against a wall, according to the psychic, this can negatively affect overall well-being, and even health. Moreover, this can also affect your personal life.
Feng Shui
The Japanese, who are the main experts in terms of home comfort, also highlight several very important features. According to Feng Shui, the worst placement option is against the wall, opposite the front door. This method is called the “Dead Man’s Position” because it can cause serious illness.
It is also prohibited to sleep against a wall if the front door blocks the view of the sleeping area when opened. According to the Japanese, with this arrangement during sleep, a person’s intuition and analytical abilities weaken.
Other signs
Owners of brick and stone houses also do not like to sleep against the wall. In the old days, it was believed that such a dream could call upon the souls of dead people who were outside the house.
In the modern world, people refuse such an arrangement only because the wall is very cold. Moreover, if it is a private house that has low heating.
Superstition facts
They say that if you don't believe in omens, they won't come true. Whether this is true or not - everyone decides for himself. Since ancient times, people have tried not to place a lounger in the corner of the room.
There is a belief that a person sleeping on a bed in the corner will not be able to find his soulmate and will remain lonely.
The bed for sleeping should be located in such a way that it can be accessed from all sides. The exception is the headboard.
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- Insufficient soundproofing of a room can harm the sense of seclusion and privacy.
- It is preferable to choose curtains in the bedroom from strong materials that prevent direct sunlight.
- Clear shades and good lighting expand the area, but for a sleeping area where you plan to rest only in the evening, strong lighting is not recommended. Bright and colorful shades in the room can cause a completely opposite state of mind. A black bedroom is also not suitable.
- There is no designated place to leave your own belongings. When a wardrobe is not installed, you need to take care of the safety of your property in the living room, and therefore do the redevelopment differently. A very cluttered bedroom will only cause irritation.
- Regardless of the season, you don’t want to walk on cool parquet floors at all and the reason for this is the cold voids. This drawback can be eliminated by laying plastic mats near the bed.
- The unfortunate position of the bed against the long wall of the room reduces the size of the bedroom, which means you need to take into account the size of the furniture and the scale of the building.
Make sure your bedroom is well soundproofed
Light shades and bright light can visually increase the size of the room
Renovating your own bedroom is considered the most important stage in creating comfort throughout the house. Your daily well-being will depend on the distribution of furniture with the bed.
