Mirrors Facing the Bed, Door or Stove: What Feng Shui Says About Each
Bed, front door, stove, dining table, window or toilet: what a mirror facing each one means and how to fix it.
Hub ยท Room by Room
Room by room: feng shui for every space
Each room has its own job, so the feng shui priorities change as you walk through the house. The entrance sets the tone, the living room is about gathering, the kitchen about nourishment and the bathroom about keeping a water-heavy space fresh.
These guides take one space at a time. For bedrooms, see our separate bedroom and sleep hub.
Start with these
Front Door Facing Stairs, a Wall or the Back Door? Practical Feng Shui Fixes
Stairs facing the door, doors in a straight line, a wall right inside: practical fixes for awkward entries.
How to Arrange a Feng Shui Living Room
Sofa position, flow, colour and light for a living room that feels settled.
Which Way Should Your Desk Face? Feng Shui for Home Offices
The command position for desks, and what to do if your room won't allow it.
Feng Shui Kitchen Layout: The Stove, the Sink and the Cook’s Position
Stove position, the cook's view of the door, and keeping a busy room in balance.
Which Way Should Your Front Door Face in Feng Shui?
What each front-door direction is said to bring, and what to do if yours isn't ideal.
Free tool
Printable bedroom checklist
A one-page checklist for bed position, mirrors, storage and light. Print it or tick it off on screen.
Expert roundups
What other feng shui writers say
We compared advice from several feng shui practitioners and bloggers, with links to each of their guides.
Front Door and Entryway Feng Shui: The Best Advice From Eight Practitioners
Eight feng shui consultants and writers on the path, the front door and the entry hall, with what they agree on and who each guide is best for.
Read the comparison: Front Door and Entryway Feng Shui: The Best Advice From Eight Practitioners →
Home Office Feng Shui: What Seven Consultants Recommend for Your Desk
Seven feng shui consultants on desk position, choosing a desk, clutter, light and using the bagua on your desktop, with where they agree and differ.
Read the comparison: Home Office Feng Shui: What Seven Consultants Recommend for Your Desk →Quick reference
Front-door quick check
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| The door opens fully | Nothing behind it blocking the way in |
| The path is clear and lit | A welcoming approach, day and night |
| The entry isn't a dumping ground | Shoes, bags and post have a home |
| No mirror directly facing the door | Tradition says it pushes energy back out |
| Something living or pleasant in view | A plant, a light or a picture you like |
More guides
Reviewed and updated articles on this topic.
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Feng Shui Entryway: How to Create a Welcoming Entrance
The path, the door and the first few steps inside: making your entrance welcoming.
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Where to Put a Water Fountain in Feng Shui
Where a fountain is traditionally placed for wealth and calm, and where to avoid it.
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What Is a Feng Shui Mirror? Types, Uses and Where to Hang One
What a bagua mirror is and where it belongs, how ordinary mirrors are used in feng shui, and the placements most practitioners avoid.
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Is a Snake Plant Good Feng Shui? Where to Put It and Where Not To
Snake plants in feng shui: why they are seen as protective, the best spots, why some keep them out of bedrooms, and simple care tips.
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