The bedroom is where you spend the most relaxed hours of your day, so its feng shui directly affects sleep, health and romance. Here are the most common taboos and how to resolve them.
Headboard against a solid wall
The headboard should sit against a solid wall — a symbolic 'mountain of support' for restful sleep and helpful mentors. A floating headboard or one against a window can leave you feeling insecure and sleeping lightly.
No mirror facing the bed
A mirror facing the bed can make sleep restless and the mind uneasy. Move the mirror or cover it with a curtain or cabinet door.
Avoid an overhead beam
A beam directly above the bed can build up stress, headaches and insomnia over time. Box in the beam with the ceiling, or shift the bed to avoid it.
Bed foot not facing the door
The foot of the bed pointing straight at the door feels exposed and disrupts sleep. Reposition the bed, or use a screen or cabinet as a buffer.
Fixes & lucky tips
Guiding principle: a calm, settled space for deep sleep. Keep tones soft and warm, avoid harsh colors, stay tidy and reduce electronics — and both sleep and romance improve.