Do not position the headboard facing these three locations.
The headboard in the bedroom should not face this position—not because of feng shui, but due to its impact on the health of family members.
If you feel restless, have trouble sleeping, or often experience sleep paralysis or nightmares, you must check whether the bed's placement violates the following feng shui principles:
Headboard facing directly towards the door
The bed and the door are in conflict. When the door directly faces the headboard, it may bring harmful energy, causing insomnia or impairing the homeowner’s mental clarity. It is best to reposition the bed away from this alignment. If there is no alternative placement, you can use a screen to separate the door and the headboard. When lying on the bed, a door facing directly toward you can also make you feel a lack of privacy. Sudden drafts might make you prone to catching a cold. If your bed currently faces directly towards the door, you should move it to the farthest corner away from the door.
Headboard placed against a window
Placing the bed against a window may seem airy and comfortable, but it’s far from ideal. A bed too close to the window can cause poor sleep due to noise, light, and external disturbances, leading to irritability and health issues. From a feng shui perspective, a bed against a window (especially glass windows) lacks a solid backing, resulting in instability, incomplete outcomes, and negative effects on health and career. With houses often built close to one another nowadays, placing a bed near a window compromises privacy and may lead to relationship discord, marital conflicts, or unhappiness. Additionally, it poses security risks, making it easier for burglars to intrude.
Headboard facing directly or placed against a bathroom
The bathroom is a place for waste disposal, making it unsuitable to face directly into the bedroom. No matter how clean you keep the bathroom, unpleasant odors can still seep into your sleeping area. Moreover, the sound of flushing water can disrupt your sleep and keep your nerves tense.
Headboard facing directly or placed against the kitchen
The kitchen is a space for cooking, constantly filled with heat and the smell of grease. If the bed is placed near or directly facing the kitchen, the fumes and odors from cooking can adversely affect your health, potentially leading to conditions like heart problems, coughing up blood, or leg pain.
