Which Way Should Your Bed Face?

In most British bedrooms the bed should sit with its headboard against a solid internal wall, diagonally opposite the door rather than in line with it, and away from directly beneath a window. This guide explains why the headboard wall does more work than any other surface, from providing physical support to shielding you from draughts and plumbing noise in adjoining rooms. It covers how window orientation affects morning light and reading comfort, the door clearances and sightlines that genuinely matter, and a plain summary of what feng shui and vastu shastra each recommend, including where the two traditions disagree. There is practical advice for small rooms, loft conversions with sloping ceilings and Victorian chimney breast alcoves, plus guidance on arranging bedside cabinets symmetrically, positioning storage on unused walls, choosing sensible mirror placement, keeping wardrobe doors and drawers clear of the bed corners, and testing a new layout with masking tape on the floor before moving any heavy furniture....