One Bedroom, Three Ways: How to Design Your Bedroom
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November/December 2008
By Sherri Silverman and Robyn Griggs Lawrence
-Position the bed low to the floor to connect with and remain closer to the earth. An organic cotton futon lets your skin and body breathe.
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Artwork: Bamboo Wall Hanging
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Feng shui
Feng shui, the ancient Chinese design system, enhances the relationship between seen and unseen forces of nature. Believing that every object is alive with vital energy force, or chi, feng shui practitioners pay careful attention to the objects that are brought into a room and how they relate to each other. Simplifying and organizing your bedroom, then, translates into a calmer and more peaceful inner world.
Feng shui is all about balance. For ideal feng shui, bring a combination of the five earth elements—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—into your bedroom. Pay attention to what type of energy you have and those you wish to bring into your home. For example, to bring more energy to your bedroom, add red and orange accents. But don’t make the entire room red; for most people, this will be overwhelming and might create anxiety.
The bed is considered the “throne” of the feng shui bedroom, so adorn it well and place it properly in the room. Feng shui practitioners consider it auspicious if you can see the doorway from the bed, but your feet should never point at the door. If this is unavoidable, incorporate a tall footboard or place a heavy trunk at the foot of the bed. Place beds along solid walls and don’t block windows.
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