Of all the things students need to do to get ready for school, decorating their dorm rooms falls low on the list.
But I clearly remember my efforts to differentiate “my side” of the rooms I shared with roommates. Oh, how Feng Shui would have helped!
The blank slate...
My Feng Shui for dorm room series covers using the Bagua to activate your goals, and tips to create space for Chi energy.
Now for the final flourish — decorating your dorm room with Feng Shui.
- Using the Bagua as your guide, select a few pieces of meaningful artwork for the walls or even create a Vision Board.
- Hang a large mirror — or two. Mirrors open up cramped spaces, add light, and bring the outdoors in if you have a nice view. Just make sure the mirror doesn’t reflect you as you sleep
- If your desk faces a wall, avoid surprises by hanging a small mirror that reflects the activity behind you.
- Use light colors for your bed linens to create a serene place for the eye to rest in a small space.
- Lighting is key to good Feng Shui – augment (usually awful) dorm room lighting with task lamps and tall torchieres, which also open up the space.
- Use lighting tricks — colored lightbulbs (pink was my color!) completely change the mood of the room.
- Give yourself a sense of privacy by hanging a fabric curtain over or near your bed. It’s nice to think you can “be alone” when you like, even if you’ll never really get complete privacy in a shared room.
What are some of your favorite Back To School Feng Shui tips?
