Front Door Colors & Feng Shui Meanings

Decorating your small bedroom according to the beliefs and practices of Feng Shui may make the room feel more spacious and inviting. Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of how to best place the furniture and items in your home to let the energy flow through your home, bringing balance and order to your life.

Bed Placement

Bed placement is one of the most important factors in situating your small bedroom. Your bed should not share a wall with the door, a bathroom or be placed under a window or mirror if at all possible. Placing your bed against a wall that's shared with a bathroom is draining and chaotic like the water that's constantly flushing and moving. If there is no other wall that you can place your bed against, hang a mirror above your bed so that it reflects the flushing and draining back into the bathroom.

If the bed is for a couple, it should not be shoved up against a wall where one person has to climb over the other to get out of bed. Instead, leave just enough room for a walkway and place a small bedside table on that side. If the bed is for a single person who's looking for love, the same rules apply. For a child or teen, it's okay to place the bed against the wall to allow for more space.

Do not place the bed directly in front of the door, but in the farthest point you can that's opposite from the door. You should have a clear view of the door and the entire room from your bed, which is sometimes called the king's position.

Mirrors

Properly placing mirrors around your small bedroom can help make it seem larger. Cover the mirrors at night when you sleep if they reflect your head or upper body. If your bed is placed where you cannot see the door, hang a mirror that allows you to see the reflection of your bedroom entryway.

Colors

Soft, pastel colors are best for smaller bedrooms as they can help the room seem larger and airy. Create a focal point by painting one wall a couple of shades darker than the others. Choose a soft color that makes you feel at ease.

Accessories

Water should be avoided in the bedroom as it's constantly in motion and doesn't allow for a peaceful rest. The chaos of any water features may be magnified in a small room as there's less space for the energy to be dispersed. Keep water fountains, pictures of waterfalls and aquariums out of the bedroom to make it a peaceful place where you can rest and rejuvenate.

Hang pictures that reflect the way you want to feel. If you're single and want to attract a partner into your life, hang images of happy couples. Avoid pictures of hostile animals or single people. This is especially important for any images you hang above your bed, as those images are said to rule your dreams. In a small bedroom, there is less wall space to display pictures, which makes the images that you choose even more important to the mood and energy of the room.

Keep your room tidy and free of clutter. If you have little storage, keep out-of-season clothes or blankets under your bed--only if there is no where else to store those items.