How to Improve Bunk Bed Feng Shui
Bunk beds are an excellent way to save space and kids absolutely love them.
At the same time, there are tons of reasons why bunk beds provide poor Feng Shui, including:
- Sleeplessness in the upper bunk because of the lack of support directly below the body.
- Reduced energy or Chi getting to the lower bed because of the force of the upper bed on top.
- The person sleeping in the lower bunk will feel inferior to the person in the upper bunk, potentially igniting fights between the two.
Even from a common sense perspective, bunk beds can be seen as potentially noisy and unsafe. I live in California, where it only makes matters worse!
Feng Shui Bunk Bed Cures
So, let’s move on to how we make bunk beds better for Feng Shui, because I think they can be a great way to save space, can encourage creativity for children and are simply fun. I get it.
Here are some tips to boost positive Feng Shui energy for bunk beds:
- Ensure that the bunk bed does not squeak or rock when kids are flopping around on the top bunk.
- Make sure the bunk bed is built tough, preferably from solid wood. A bunk bed built into the wall adds to the strength and stability.
- Each bed should have a headboard.
- Try to safely replace slats under the mattress of the top bunk with solid plywood (preferably pine). If you can’t replace the slats, at least add the plywood between the slats and the mattress.
- Paint the bottom of the upper bunk or cover it with a fabric with calming colors, night sky, clouds, etc. Just make sure to avoid too dark of a color, as you don’t want your child in the bottom bunk to feel like they are in deep water.
- If possible, get a bunk bed that allows the bottom bunk to roll out from the upper bunk during sleeping time.
- Drape fabric over the bottom bunk to create a tent-like enclosed space. Some children aren’t ready for this while others will love the feeling of security.
Next Steps
Feng Shui is meant to help you add harmony and balance in your home. Make the best of the space you have by enhancing it with Feng Shui.
If your child has trouble sleeping, read up on these other bedroom tips and bed tips. If nothing seems to help, contact me for an in-home consultation.
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Buying a Home? Add a Feng Shui Contingency
You’ve found the perfect home that literally just hit the MLS. If you don’t make an offer right now, someone else surely will. Make the offer quick, right?
Just be sure you give yourself an opportunity to back out of the sale in case you’ve missed a major Feng Shui no-no with the property.
Feng Shui Problems When Buying a Home
Sometimes our better judgement misses major things like front doors that open to stairways, T-intersections or cul-de-sacs.
And believe me, I get inquiries all the time that start with, “We just bought this house and it has this major Feng Shui problem. What can I do?”
My first thought in some cases is that they should have had a clause to allow them to have a Feng Shui expert inspect the property prior to closing.
Think nobody does this? Think again.
Who Uses Feng Shui Contingencies?
Wealthy Chinese buyers are snatching up homes like crazy in places like Los Angeles, Seattle and San Francisco. They are spending billions of dollars for investment purposes and to establish residency for immigration or for in-state college tuition requirements.
In fact, many real estate agents are adding a new term to their lexicon: “feng shui contingency.” That’s because prior to closing, some Chinese buyers are requesting to have a Feng Shui master or consultant approve the house as part of an inspection.
I get this request frequently.
Feng Shui Clause
Simply include a clause in your contract that says, “contingent upon inspections.” Simple, right?
For all the sellers know, you could be hiring your cat to review the home. It just gives you an opportunity to back out of the sale if your Feng Shui consultant (or any other inspector) suggests against a purchase for something major. Moreover, you can get some ideas for how to compensate for the minor Feng Shui issues ahead of time.
Next Steps
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How to Position Your Bed for Good Feng Shui
Do you want some restful sleep? Are you looking to start each day recharged and full of energy? Then take some steps to make that happen!
Bedroom arrangement is essential in Feng Shui. Much about your energy is determined by your bedroom and the position of your bed.
While you sleep, you recharge. The exact position of your bed can help charge you in positive, healing and loving ways or it can leave you feeling restless and drained. The choice is yours.
The points I make here are more than just Feng Shui cures, they are a blueprint for how you should arrange your bedroom.
Keep an Open Mind
The Feng Shui rules of the bed are simple. Being able to adhere to those rules, however, can sometimes get a little tricky. The location of your bedroom and layout of your room can sometimes put you in a bind.
The first step here is to have an open mind. Just because you have had your bed a certain way does not mean it should continue to be that way. Do you want excellent sleep and do you want to be recharged with positive energy every night? Then, you may need to make some serious and creative changes.
Bed Position
Next, we need to try to get your bed in the ideal Feng Shui position. Keep these points in mind:
The best position for a bed is one where you can see the door from the bed, but you are not in direct line with the door (any door, if possible — even closets or bathrooms). Energy enters through doors. Energy could be in the form of Chi, light, radio waves, etc. Redirecting and/or eliminating any of these types of energy can help you get better sleep.
Have the head of your bed against a solid wall (no windows or doors on the same wall).
As with doors, try not to place your bed in line with a window.
Keep energy balanced around your bed. If you have a nightstand on one side, have an identical one on the other side. Do not place a side of your bed against a wall, such as in a corner of the room.
Bedroom Items
Remove mirrors that may be pointing at your bed. Mirrors produce too much energy for restful sleep and are often the cause of many types of body aches or health issues.
Avoid poison arrows, like the corners of walls or furniture, from pointing at you while you sleep. If otherwise unavoidable, block them with decor or furniture.
Avoid ceiling fans, as they create a cutting energy. Do you notice that you also wake up with dry sinuses and a headache?
Minimize exciting imagery and objects in your room. This is not the place to add a motivational poster with people skydiving, for instance.
If possible, avoid all electronics in the bedroom, including TVs, cellphones, alarm clocks, etc. I can’t stress this point enough. If you must have something electronic in the room, try only using battery-powered devices and keep them as far as possible from the bed. Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) may be very unsafe and are known to prevent restful sleep. I would even go so far as to recommend cutting off electricity to outlet wiring in the bedroom.
Now, add some things to your bedroom that will help you relax. Items that help with aromatherapy or a white noise machine can be incredibly helpful. Your choice of calming colors also helps immensely.
Love Heals
Don’t forget that your bedroom also represents love.
Keep things in pairs and use symbolism to represent yourself being in a loving relationship, even if you are single. Make room for your partner or future partner.
When you get a chance, spend some time learning about the Feng Shui Love Corner, as taking some of the steps mentioned will help ground you, resulting in better sleep.
Next Steps
With some bedrooms, the above requirements will seem like they are next to impossible to achieve. Get creative when you Feng Shui.
For instance, if you have a closet door which is the only thing keeping you from your ideal bedroom setup, keep it closed when you sleep and cover it with a drape or a Japanese folding screen.
Still stuck? Sleep on it. Before bed, enhance your Creative Area and have a positive mindset that you will determine creative ways to make your sleeping arrangement more ideal.
This is one of those things that I think is essential in Feng Shui. Restful and recharging sleep can help you make the most of your life. Make it happen!
Remember to always think twice before you place an object in your home or office. Make sure it won’t conflict with your harmony and balance. Read up on the Feng Shui Bagua to make sure you have everything in order.
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