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The Principles Of Room Design

When designing a room, utilize functionality along with other design infuences to create a harmonic environment. A popular design philosophy is feng shui, a Chinese practice which utilizes energy forces to bring balance to one’s space.

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According to feng shui, placing your bed opposite to the door with a full-room view optimizes sleep.

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Include two bedside tables, one on either side of the bed to ensure symmetry.

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There should be nothing stored under the bed, as sleeping on top of your belongings can radiate negative energy.

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Display your personal items and photos in the far right corner of your room relative to the door. In feng shui, this is the area that most affects your relationships.

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The best bedroom colors for sleep are white, blue, yellow, green and silver.

Headboards are a crucial element to quality sleep. Your headboard should be positioned at the center of the main wall, making your bed the focal point of the room.

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Separate your workstation from your bed. Place your desk opposite to your bed because having them too close could muddle the lines between sleep and work, leading to procrastination.

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Utilize natural light sources, it’s good to place your desk or workspace near a window with plenty of light. You can also use lamplight.

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Minimize distractions by removing other objects from your desk as well as other devices that are not needed.

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Incorporating plants into your workspace can create positive energy. The optimal position for a plant is in the far-left corner of your desk from your desk chair, which symbolizes prosperity according to feng shui.

It is better to have offce desks made of wood, since the wood element better nourishes energy and encourages prosperity in feng shui.

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Minimize space used with storage in order to declutter your workspace and remove any distractions.