Windows In Bedroom
Good window coverings for feng shui may include room darkening shades to block light but shades should be paired with fabric drapes or curtains for softness and a sense of flow and movement.
Windows in bedroom. If it is impossible to place your bed on a solid wall and it must be on a wall with a window then the window covering must be solid so that light from outdoors cannot be seen in the bedroom as you sleep as this will have an unsettling effect on your body rhythms. This can be particularly annoying for changing the bed especially if you insist on a top sheet and layers of blankets. A small bedroom often means at least two sides of the bed are against a wall or at least have minimal space around the perimeter. If the bedroom window faces the morning sun placing the bed close to it might cause discomfort.
North facing windows receive twice the winter sun than east and west facing windows allowing light and warmth into the home. Either that or the window will stay curtained and the whole idea of gazing out at beautiful. They can be easily shaded from the high summer sun to help keep the house cool. Ideally the glazing area should be between 10 25 of the floor area of the room.
Preferred materials are wood or other natural materials for shades or blinds. For curtains and drapes choose natural fabrics such as cotton linen or silk. For determining egress window sizes and placement the international building code holds that every bedroom must contain at least one egress. Adding window coverings.