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Lilith Hudson

These Feng Shui experts say you shouldn't position your bed like this if you want to sleep well – and it's a common layout idea

A bedroom with a bed placed in front of a window with pink drapes

Was there ever a piece of furniture more awkward to position than the bed? When space in your bedroom is limited it can be difficult to find a suitable spot, but there's one place Feng Shui experts urge you to rethink, especially if you want the best night's sleep possible. 

The ancient Chinese practice of Feng Shui is all about creating harmony in our homes through our furniture placement, and according to experts, our windows play a big role. 'In arranging furniture in a room, Feng Shui looks to create a beneficial flow of energy, and provide support for the inhabitants of a home,' says Feng Shui expert Laili Kafi Gonzalez of The Meazured Life. 'Windows, often referred to as the “eyes of a home”, are a way in which we can invite the qi, or energy, of a home to flow in or out. As a result, it’s not a solid, supportive energy.' 

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