5 Feng Shui Bedroom Updates to Make Your Bedroom Feel Instantly Cozier and Beat The Winter Blues

Throughout fall and winter, your bedroom becomes your sanctuary. As temperatures drop and nights draw in, it's where you relax, unwind, and rest − so it's important to create a harmonious, inviting space that cultivates comfort.

It's easy once you know how. A simple rearrangement of furniture, consideration of balance, and even the addition of a plush rug can make a world of difference in supporting your well-being as the seasons turn.

Here, experts share how to perfect your bedroom feng shui to beat the winter blues with an uplifting sleep space.

1. Perfect Your Bedroom Layout

As Feng Shui Expert Lorraine Lewis, in partnership with MattressOnline, says, 'Our nervous system governs our sense of fight or flight, even when we sleep.' Therefore, she recommends, 'Find the sweet spot' of your bedroom layout ideas. In particular, keep in mind the all-important bed placement Feng Shui rule, and avoid the Feng Shui death position.

'This means you can see the door and window from your sleeping position with a solid wall behind you, and the door or windows are neither directly in front of you nor directly behind you,' explains Lorraine. 'All of my sleepless clients found this shift made a huge difference to the way they sleep and wake up.'

To further help you sleep better, I'd suggest pairing this with some of the best bedding for fall and winter. Switch lightweight linens for heavier flannels, such as the Levtex Home Spencer Plaid Flannel Duvet Cover Set, available at Macy's, and don't shy away from adding a throw or quilt to your sleep space for added warmth and flair.

2. Make Room For Two Matching Bedside Tables

It's easy to overlook how important symmetry is in interior design, particularly in a bedroom space.

'Create balance with matching bedside tables, ideally one the same height as the bed, or a little lower, as this avoids subconscious feelings of being boxed in and encourages equality within your relationship,' advises Lorraine.

'Make sure to keep the tables as clear as possible, and if you want to improve relationships, place favorite framed photographs of you as a couple, one on either side.'

These should be placed in a pretty frame to match the rest of your decor. For example, the Striped Resin Frame from Anthropologie adds color and personality, and is available in three colors. Just don't forget to declutter your nightstand removing any items cluttering your bedside table before adding a photograph.

3. Keep The Day's ‘Energy’ Out Of The Bedroom

Next, Lorraine encourages removing daily laundry or just worn shoes from the bedroom. 'We carry the day's energy in the clothes we wear,' she explains. 'Wherever we’ve been, whatever we’ve been doing, the ‘essence’ of your day walks in with you.

'From the person you stood next to in a queue to the disagreement you had with a colleague, do you want to sleep with that energy? Best practice is to put the laundry basket outside the bedroom door or in the bathroom. Don’t bring your day to bed.'

For example, the Joseph Joseph Tota 2 Laundry Hamper, available at Amazon, will look cohesive and stylish, even when kept out on your landing. This is a simple way to avoid any Feng Shui mistakes.

4. Start Your Morning With Something Comforting

'Add a gorgeous rug to both sides of the bed,' says Lorraine. 'You want something that feels fabulous beneath your toes. It’s the first thing you physically encounter every morning, so make it a lovely experience, one that gives you pause and pleasure − even for a second.'

You likely already have a rug at home that you can move to beside your bed. If you're in need of some updated bedroom rug ideas, though, I'd suggest the Runner Meeks Handmade Sheepskin Area Rug, available at Wayfair. Ensure you know how to clean a sheepskin rug, and take the time to do so when necessary.

5. Go On A ‘Trigger Hunt’

Finally, says Lorraine, 'Tomorrow morning, notice the very first thing that dips, or triggers, your energy.' This might be anything from a pile of books on your bedside table, for example, to an awkwardly placed rug.

'Find the first thing, and sort it. Then tomorrow, find the next and work your way through the daily triggers that hit you every morning. Energy improves massively when you are conscious of, and can shift, the things that trip you up.'

You may wish to utilize some tips from sleep experts to help you organize a cluttered bedroom for better sleep, too.

What to Shop

Perfecting your bedroom Feng Shui certainly doesn't have to involve any cost. But if you are looking to upgrade your space for the new season, I've handpicked six essentials to renew and reset the energy and add cozy, comforting touches.

All prices were correct at the time of publication.

Meet the Expert

Lorraine Lewis

Lorraine is a Feng Shui Expert with over 30 years of experience helping people get more joy and success from the spaces they live and work in. 

'Some of these tips may not seem as ‘feng shui’ as you might think,' adds Lorraine. 'But anything in our surroundings that nurtures our feelings of wellbeing, health and happiness is flying the feng shui banner. It’s a different way of looking at a room that you spend half your life in.

'Tiny shifts in your surroundings can change how you feel from the moment you wake up, making everything feel a little easier, from your sleep and mood to your energy levels and even your relationship with the person beside you.'

These simple tips for creating good feng shui in your home are sure to bring balance and harmony to every room.

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