How to Hang a Mirror Above a Bed in Feng Shui
Harmony and balance are two ideals that are promoted in the ancient Chinese concept known as feng shui. This term translates to "wind" and "water," and relates to arranging your life in such a way as to promote the flow of energy or "chi." Feng shui is practiced in home design through the careful arrangement of furniture and accents in a manner that is supposed to help you be more energetic, peaceful and happy. How you you hang a mirror in your bedroom has a major impact on the overall feng shui of the room. Does this Spark an idea?
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Purchase a mirror that has a pastel-colored frame and rounded rather than square edges.
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Measure the width of your head board, and divide it by 2 to find the center.
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Measure the width of the mirror, and divide it by 2 to find its center.
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Measure the length of the wall between the top of the headboard and the ceiling, and divide it by 2.
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Hang the mirror so that its center is aligned with the center of your headboard. Center the mirror between the headboard and the ceiling.
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Tips & Warnings
Never place a mirror at the foot of the bed or in a position in which you can see your reflection from your bed. Some feng shui advisers recommend placing a covering over any mirror in the bedroom at nighttime.
