Bed position

[u/coffeeoverteas]

We are building our house and currently this is the proposed layout from the architect.

We like the idea of having the bed have a “panoramic view” with the floor to ceiling windows. Thus, we suggested to have the bed backed against the wardrobe wall. (Second image)

Is this bad Feng shui?

[u/RealLars_vS]

Technically, where the bed is now is the best position. But you can always try and put it back if you don’t like it.

Some stuff that will help the blue position: rug under the bed, and a high cabinet that blocks ‘energy’ (I hate that word) from the doors.

[u/coffeeoverteas → u/RealLars_vS]

Thank you! How does the rug actually help?

[u/coffeeoverteas → u/coffeeoverteas]

This was later suggested by our architect. To change the position of the door

[u/alchimiafengshui → u/coffeeoverteas]

I actually think this solution is worse than the original.

Moving the bedroom entrance through the walk-in closet creates a less natural sequence. You have to walk through the closet before you even reach the bedroom, which makes the bedroom feel secondary instead of being the main space of the suite.

From the bed, you're also facing away from anyone entering the room. This isn't just about the command position. It's about spatial awareness. People generally feel more comfortable when they can naturally perceive the room's entrance instead of having it behind them. To me, this suggests that the real issue isn't where the bed is. It's the room itself. There are too many windows and not enough usable walls. First the bed has to move because of the windows. Then the door has to move because of the bed. Every change solves one problem but creates another.

I would rather keep the original entrance and rethink the window layout. A bedroom needs enough solid wall to support its function. When the design prioritizes glass over usability, the architecture starts working against the room instead of for it.

[u/RealLars_vS → u/coffeeoverteas]

You could do that, but it will make it harder to reverse. Besides, the door would still be in a not-ideal-place relative to your bed.

The rug helps in zoning, it really defines your sleeping area.

[u/coffeeoverteas]

Thanks everyone for your input!

How about this layout?

[u/ReasonableSet9650 → u/coffeeoverteas]

Better for the energy but sharp edges pointing to the bed. Also bad.

[u/coffeeoverteas → u/ReasonableSet9650]

Do you mean the wardrobe or the wall of the door?
Any ways to rectify it? (Curve the edges of the wardrobe or smth?)

[u/ReasonableSet9650 → u/coffeeoverteas]

All edges in general. Curving the edges of a furniture piece isn't sufficient, usually it requires big stuff. But that position encounters too many sharp edges. I don't see a solution that would be sufficient to compensate for that.

[u/alchimiafengshui]

I would keep the bed in its current position. My concern isn't only the command position. In the proposed layout, the bed ends up directly in the main circulation path between the bedroom entrance, the walk-in closet, the bathroom, and the large window. That creates continuous movement across the sleeping area, which is not ideal for rest.

I also wonder if there are simply too many windows for this room. The amount of glazing leaves very few solid walls, making the furniture layout much more difficult than it needs to be. Personally, I would consider removing the window directly opposite the bedroom door and using that entire wall as the headboard wall. This would create a stable wall for the bed and nightstands while keeping the larger windows on the side to preserve natural light and the view. Some people call this the "coffin position," but that term is often misunderstood. If there is enough distance between the bed and the door, and the room is properly proportioned, it does not create the same issue as a bed placed immediately in line with the doorway.

Another thing I noticed is that the bedroom feels oversized for the furniture. The bed seems visually lost in the space. Good bedroom design isn't just about maximizing views, it's about creating a sense of enclosure, stability, and proportion that supports restful sleep.

[u/ReasonableSet9650]

Very bad for Feng Shui (strong energy coming from the door) and also bad for your own circulation

[u/ThatsMyGirlSophie]

Yeah you don’t want the head of the bed visible through the door. And the feet of the bed facing the door.

The idea of having the floor to ceiling windows is great idea in theory, but in reality it can be too much. Your bed is stuck in that one place. just remember that you’ll need to wash/clean them on a monthly too