How to Feng Shui a One-Bedroom Apartment

Feng shui is a traditional Chinese philosophy that focuses on the flow of energy, or “qi,” in a space. By understanding and manipulating the qi in your home, you can create a sense of balance and harmony that can positively impact your daily life.

One-bedroom apartments can present unique challenges when it comes to feng shui, as the limited space may make it difficult to incorporate all of the necessary elements. However, with a little bit of creativity and intention, it is possible to create a feng shui-friendly one-bedroom apartment that promotes positive energy and well-being.

Here are some tips for maximizing positive energy in a one-bedroom apartment with feng shui:

One-Bedroom Apartment Feng Shui Tips

1. Declutter and organize: The first step in creating good feng shui in any space is to declutter what may be blocking the flow of qi. This is especially important in a small space like a one-bedroom apartment, where clutter can quickly become overwhelming.
2. Use the bagua map: The bagua map is a tool used in feng shui to divide a space into nine areas, each associated with a different aspect of life (love, wealth, health, success, career, etc.). By identifying the areas of your room on the bagua map, you can determine which areas you can focus on to bring balance and harmony to your living space. In fact, the bagua map tells you where to apply many of the points below.
3. Choose the right colors: Color can have a big impact on the energy of a space, so it’s important to choose your colors wisely. In feng shui, the best colors for a bedroom are calm, soothing shades like blue, green, and purple. Avoid bright, bold colors like red and yellow, which can be too stimulating and disrupt sleep.
4. Place the bed in the command position: The command position is the area of the bedroom that allows you to see the door while lying in bed without being directly in line with the door. Ideally, the headboard of your bed will be against a solid wall (no windows or other doors). This position gives you a sense of control and safety, and is believed to promote good sleep. If your bedroom layout doesn’t allow for the bed to be placed in the command position, you can create a faux command position by hanging a mirror on the wall opposite the bed to reflect the door. Get a free bedroom layout guide here to make sure you do it right.
5. Incorporate plants: Plants are a great way to bring life and energy into a space, and they can also help to purify the air. Choose plants that are easy to care for and place them in the wealth corner of the bedroom (the far left corner from the door).
6. Use bedside tables: Bedside tables are a useful and functional addition to any bedroom, and they can also help to create balance in the space.
7. Drown out the outside: Use blackout curtains and a white noise sound machine to dampen the light and noise pollution attacking you from outside.

Next Steps

By following these tips, you can create a one-bedroom apartment that is both functional and feng shui-friendly, promoting positive energy and well-being. Remember, feng shui is all about creating balance and harmony in your space, so be sure to listen to your intuition and make changes that feel right for you. This is just the start! There is so much more to an integrative approach of feng shui in rental home living to harness qi (or chi) energy to attract love, wealth, health, etc.

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