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The one room in your home you shouldn't keep plants

According to feng shui. - by Livia Gamble
  • 13 Aug 2021

There’s no denying the benefits of houseplants. Whether you've bought into the trend or you were always an avid follower, indoor greenery is much loved for its ability to increase oxygen and airflow and its aesthetic.

WATCH: 5 ways you're killing your indoor plants

However, according to feng shui, a Chinese system for harmonising people’s energy, there’s one room in your house where you should hold off on the greenery: the bedroom.

"Since plants are really active and represent growth, they may not be great for such a passive, restful, quiet room," feng shui expert Dana Claudat told Mind Body Green.

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That said, if you already have plants in your bedroom and are sleeping like a baby, it’s probably safe to say they aren’t doing you any harm. In fact, many plants can increase oxygen flow, which increases the likelihood of a good night's sleep.

Active plants aren’t the only thing that could be ruining your sleep either. 

Feng shui expert, Laura Cerrano, says the placement of your bed can be disruptive. It turns out placing your bed in the middle of your room is vital for creating balance. This means ensuring you have equal space on either side of your bed and never pushing it up against a wall.

Adopting the five elements principle of feng shui, you should also choose your colour scheme according to the energy you are trying to create.

Finally, if you're hanging a mirror in your bedroom, avoid the wall opposite the bed as this can amplify any arguments.

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Livia Gamble
Based in Newcastle, Livia Gamble will not sleep until she has discovered every possible way to use bi-carb soda and vinegar. When she isn’t reporting on ways to improve your home and garden, she can be found knitting socks (by choice) and will never say no to pizza.

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