How to Properly Position Your Bed for Good Feng Shui

Photo and design by Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Anjie Cho was featured on Good Housekeeping

If you're looking to create a more relaxing place to sleep, try designing your bedroom around feng shui principles. Feng shui is an ancient Chinese concept that showcases how the objects in your space can positively or negatively impact the flow of positive energy, known as qi or chi, and how certain factors and placements affect your well-being.

Tips for Proper Feng Shui Bed Placement

Based on feng shui, the bed is where you mostly spend your time in a passive energetic state. It's a place for your body to rest and regenerate. "Metaphorically speaking, the bed represents you," Cho says. "It's a part of your home that can support you and literally holds you up to rest."

To continue feeling that sense of security and well-being, proper placement is essential. While some may feel the effects immediately, it might come later for others. And according to Cho, it's sometimes based on if you're ready to take command of your life. Here are a few tips our experts shared.

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If you’d like to learn more about feng shui, check out Mindful Design Feng Shui School at: www.mindfuldesignschool.com

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11 Feng Shui Living Room Tips to Create a Balanced Space, According to Experts

Modern living room with gray sofa, white walls, and geometric black and white doors.

Photo and design by Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Anjie Cho was featured on Good Housekeeping

Believe it or not, your living environment has a direct impact on your overall wellbeing. For this reason, crafting a home that feels balanced and uplifting is key. And what better place to start than by embracing some basic feng shui living room tips.

The ancient Chinese practice focuses on Qi, a force of positivity that correlates to the way objects are arranged in a space. From ensuring that the back of your living room sofa doesn't face the entrance to arranging furniture around a fireplace, there are easy feng shui pointers to help your space flow better — and look good, too.

Living rooms are designed for a variety of purposes — some are cozy escapes for unwinding after a long day's work, others are designed with entertaining in mind. And while you may tailor the room's colors, layout and decor to its overall intention, keep in mind that the room should be treated as a gathering spot, whether it's just for your household or guests. "The phrase indicates that it's a place of living," Cho explains. "Often located closer to the front door, it's more public-facing room in your home as opposed to the bedroom or office, so the colors and layout should reflect that."

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If you’d like to learn more about feng shui, check out Mindful Design Feng Shui School at: www.mindfuldesignschool.com

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10 Real-Life Tricks for Creating a Calm, Peaceful Home

featured on Good Housekeeping and Country Living by Lauren Piro

Life is too hectic for your home to not be a quiet respite from it all. We asked interior designers, professional organizers, and (of course!) real moms for their easy, practical advice on creating some breathing room each and every day.

Allow some space for mess.

You won't have a completely spotless and tidy home all the time (sorry to break it to you). But you can contain the clutter by having a dedicated space for it. 

"Maybe you have a homework table for your kids, where they can throw backpacks and books," says feng shui expert Anjie Cho. Or, assign just one bin for forms and bills, or a basket where your family can drop bags, scarves, and whatever else they bring in every day — and know exactly where to find them later.

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by Anjie Cho