A Feng Shui Bedroom

A Feng Shui bedroom pays attention to all the right things - headboard selection and placement; distractions, such as a TV set or work materials in the room; and the placement of pillows, blankets, and other bedding. The ancient art of Feng Shui considers all of these things because, after centuries of practice, practitioners have discovered the perfect bedroom is one of restfulness and peace. Because a bedroom is often a private space - it's not a place visitors often see - many people don't put a lot of time into thinking about the decoration and organization of their bedrooms. A Feng Shui bedroom is one that's been carefully considered - all the way to the seemingly smallest detail, such as how pillows are placed - and how many pillows are placed - on a bed.

Harness a Good Energy
Feng Shui is all about energy: The placement of certain bedroom elements can affect, practitioners of this ancient art believe, whether or not you have a good night's sleep. One important key is to have proper ventilation: keep the windows open, ensuring good circulation of air.

Headboards
Perhaps most important in creating a Feng Shui bedroom is your headboard. Experts in Feng Shui say a headboard should ideally be made of wood or upholstered materials. Or you can opt for a wooden headboard that is accented with upholstery: This gives you the "best of both worlds," allowing the strength of the wood to be balanced by the softness of the fabric.

Headboards also serve the purpose of providing your body with support - either by literally supporting your head, or by at least giving your body the comfort of knowing that there is a solid headboard that can provide support if needed. This knowledge helps the body relax.

Place Your Pillows Properly
Even though some bedroom trends feature mounds of fluffy pillows piled on top of a soft mattress, Feng Shui bedrooms should keep it simple: That's what's best for a restful, non-distracting sleep. A pillow or two to rest your head on, along with a good, solid headboard, is all that your body needs to achieve a state of bliss.

With some mindfulness, careful placement, and inspiration from experts in the field, your bedroom can give a nod to Feng Shui as you nod off toward nights of restful sleep.