🛏 How to set up your bed for better sleep

Today at Morfeo, we have prepared a post about how to place the bed. We want to talk about the importance of the position and orientation of the bed, and how this influences our rest.

The bedroom is one of the most important rooms in a house, as it is our place of rest, relaxation, and comfort. It is the place dedicated to rest, and therefore we must make it as comforting and restorative as possible.

To achieve restorative sleep, we must take into account a number of factors that can interfere with our well-being while we sleep, such as:

- The number of pieces of furniture

- The layout of the elements

- Decorative objects

- The orientation of the bed

Table of Contents

• Where to place the bed to sleep better?

  • 1. Command position

  • 2. Facing the window

  • 3. Headboard against the window

  • 4. Island position

  • 5. Cave position

• How to place the bed to sleep better?

• And what does Feng Shui recommend?

Where to place the bed

When organizing and furnishing the bedroom, we want the placement of the bed to be in a way that provides the greatest sense of spaciousness, especially in small rooms. However, the way or place in which we position the bed can influence and does influence the quality of our rest.

Normally we do not pay attention to the spatial possibilities of our bedroom before deciding where the bed is going to go. The first thing we look at is that it does not take up too much space or make the room look small.

But the truth is that there are different possibilities or positions depending on where we place the bed in the bedroom, and we are going to show them to you, with some examples of bedrooms.

1. Command position

The command position consists of placing the bed so that you have easy access to everything, and you can monitor all points of the room. The bed is placed in the center of the room, with the headboard against the wall. It provides peace of mind and is the most used position, as it allows you to make much better use of the space.

2. Facing the window

There are people who love to wake up and look outside, so they place the bed facing the window. This type of placement is not allowed in all rooms; they must meet certain space requirements to be able to place it this way.

In addition to not having any wardrobe facing the window. What is important to achieve better sleep is that the bedroom always has at least one window through which natural light enters.

3. Headboard against the window

Placing the bed with the headboard against the window is an uncommon layout in the bedroom. Feng Shui does not recommend this orientation because it does not allow air and energy to flow, by covering the window.

As an advantage, we can highlight that it allows you to open the window and draw the curtains without getting out of bed, teehee. The downside, especially in homes with children, is the danger it can pose to the little ones or even pets if they climb onto the bed, as they could fall out the window.

4. Island position

This way of placing the bed is characterized by being located in the center of the bedroom without leaning against any wall. This position allows you to have space around the bed.

Placing the bed this way has the advantage that it facilitates the circulation of air and insulates better from noise. However, unless you have a very spacious bedroom, it is very difficult to place the bed in this position.

5. Cave position

It is known as the cave bed position, because it is placed in a way that the bed is tucked away or protected by walls, corners, and objects. When there is not much space in the bedroom, it is sometimes an option to place various elements (storage, especially) in the room.

But it also has its downside, and that is that it can end up or give a feeling of cluttered elements and make the bedroom look small.

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How to place the bed to sleep better

The bedroom is our place of rest, where we go in search of restorative sleep after all the hustle and bustle of the day. Rest is essential to start the day with energy and for our body to function correctly. To achieve this, we must take into account a number of things:

- The bedroom is a place for relaxation

- Not having electronic devices nearby

The interior space of the bedroom should be as uncluttered as possible.

How we place the bed in the bedroom influences our rest.

If we focus on this last point, every element of the bedroom influences the quality of our sleep every day without us barely noticing. This is something that can become an advantage that promotes restorative sleep just by changing the placement of the bed.

But How to place the bed to sleep better? It is very simple, the position that best promotes rest and comfort in the bedroom is the command position (which we talked about in the previous point).

The bed should be placed in a way that is comfortable for us to move around the bedroom, since there is a sleep routine before starting the process of rest. Therefore, we should not have elements lying around that could bother us during the sleep routine or the time before going to sleep.

And what does Feng Shui recommend?

The Chinese discipline known as Feng Shui is very appropriate for resolving doubts regarding the orientation and placement of the bed in the bedroom. To achieve the best rest, this discipline recommends:

1. Do not cover or place the bed in the middle of a door or window

To allow energy to flow through the bedroom while we sleep and promote our rest.

2. Avoid placing the bed against the window

When you sleep with the bed or headboard against the window, because noises and light coming from outside can affect your sleep. In addition, this creates a feeling of alertness during the night that can make it difficult to sleep.

3. The bed facing the door? No!

There is a belief that sleeping with the door in front brings bad luck. For Feng Shui, placing it in this position compromises privacy and exposes the person while they sleep. If you cannot place the bed any other way, it is recommended to leave the door ajar to sleep.

4. Island bed

This bed position, according to Feng Shui, gives a feeling of instability, as there is no containment of the space. The bed should have a good backrest and support, such as a headboard securely attached to the wall, which provides confidence and promotes a good rest.

5. The bed as the central axis of the bedroom

The bed should be and is the main piece of furniture in a bedroom. The first thing that should be placed in a bedroom is the bed, and the rest of the elements should be distributed to favor the situation of the bed. In this way, energy flows freely in the space and allows you to sleep better.

6. Headboard orientation

It is recommended that the headboard of the bed be oriented towards the North, as this increases the feeling of relaxation, peace of mind, and tranquility. Generating greater balance while sleeping, helping with the appearance of more pleasant dreams and the elimination of worries. According to Feng Shui, it is the ideal position for those people who suffer from insomnia, nightmares, or light sleep.

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