Place the bed in a command position with a solid headboard wall, avoid bed facing the door, and choose a bed direction that feels stable.
Why it matters
Sleep improves when bed placement creates support, privacy, and calm sightlines.
Fixes you can try
Start with no-renovation moves before heavier changes.
Fixes without renovation
Shift the bed position off the door line, add a soft buffer, and use warm, low lighting at night.
Fixes with renovation
Relocate the bed wall or door if possible, or add insulation to noisy shared walls.
Check it on a floor plan
Mark bed placement, door lines, windows, and beams, then use the nine-grid check as a bedroom layout generator.
Scenarios covered
Bed facing door, bed under beam, bed against window, headboard on a bathroom wall, bed direction chart checks, and where to put the bed in a small room.
When it is OK
- The door does not see the bed and traffic misses the sleep zone.
- The beam is high and decorative rather than heavy or low.
- A window sits behind the bed but is solid, shaded, and draft-free.
When to dig deeper
- You wake up often or feel exposed in bed.
- Strong drafts or glare hit the bed at night.
- The bed aligns with the door or a bathroom opening.
Chinese Zodiac 2026
2026 Chinese zodiac directions that affect bed and entry
Check 2026 Chinese zodiac directions, then apply them to your bed head and front door alignment.
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