How to Feng Shui Your Bathroom

The truth is that there is no really good placement for a bathroom in Feng Shui, at least in part because that ancient Chinese system was developed before indoor plumbing! But there are some bathroom locations that are better (or worse) than others and these are important to know because your home’s bathroom can have a very negative effect on the luck, wealth, and health of all who live there.

No matter where your bathroom is, there are simple fixes you can do so your good luck won’t just keep on going down the drain. Find out what they are, here:

Here are the worst locations for a bathroom:

In an important area of the house, like the area for marriage or abundance, for example. (To find out where the different baguas, or areas, are, see Map Your Bedroom with Feng Shui. This will give you the general areas which you can apply to the entire house.)

Fixes:

1. Place a mirror on the outside of the bathroom door or above it.

2. Keep the toilet lid down when not in use.

3. Keep drains closed or covered when not in use.

On an upper story directly above the front door or above the kitchen.

1. Put an uplifting picture or statue (a bird, a tree) in the area underneath the bathroom.

2. Hang a faceted crystal from the center of the bathroom ceiling.

3. Put an earth-related object (a crystal, terra cotta vase, or stone) in each corner of the bathroom.

In the center of the house.

1. Paint the bathroom walls red.

2. Put a mirror on the outside of the door.

3. Place an earth-related object (a crystal, terra cotta vase, or stone) in each corner of the room.

Good general fixes for any bathroom

1. Keep the toilet lid down when not in use, and keep the door closed as much as possible.

2. Place growing bamboo plants in the bathroom, especially where they can be reflected in the mirror.

3. Using earthy objects–a terra cotta soap dish, a pottery vase–in the bathroom is a good technique for balancing the water energy there.

4. Open the window whenever possible. If you don’t have a window in your bathroom, hang a mirror above the toilet.

5. Use gold-colored towels to attract abundance. This can help to counteract any down-the-drain effect.

6. Warm colors in bathroom décor help to balance dark, damp yin energies.

By the Care2 Staff.

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.

Danuta W.

12:29AM PST on Feb 6, 2012

Thanks fore the article.

send a green star

roseann s.

6:53PM PST on Jan 22, 2012

ty...i add soft music while in the bath..

Butterfly K.

3:13PM PST on Jan 16, 2012

Very nice thanks.

Susan S.

10:23AM PST on Jan 16, 2012

Thanks.

Pat L.

7:35AM PST on Jan 16, 2012

I have a dear girl friend who's always trying to feng shui my house, and I'm always trying to run the vacuum cleaner at hers when I visit. As a retired realtor, I sold many homes to Asians in my part of the country and many sales were on or off depending upon where the front and rear doors to the house or condominium were located. Sometimes we had to add windows or even move doors, but believers are believers and one must respect that. I consider feng shui (even though I'm part Asian) as more of a living, decorating choice. It has many followers and many of the ideas are practical to allow air to move, or should I say, to allow the evil to flow out through a door or window and not be let back in. I disagree with leaving a bathroom door closed as much as possible unless there is a window to let in fresh air. Hate closed doors in general. But very good article.

Maria Cristina A.

5:54AM PST on Jan 12, 2012

quick and clear way to get info! But a bit too quick - some of the situations and conditions were not very well explained, and the doubst linger... maybe in a future article they'll be settled.

Dot A.

3:19PM PST on Jan 10, 2012

Red walls, that's a new one~ [ would like to know what that's the purpose,... ]

Translucent moss green glass and shimmering aquas are tranquil colors that reflect some of the soothing qualities I like about water,...

Why red, Annie? Sounds very interesting,.....

Lynn C.

2:47PM PST on Jan 10, 2012

Great suggestions, Annie. Will look for gold towels and some stones for each corner.
Because it's not my house, I must forgo the mirror on the outside of the door, and the red walls, but most other ideas I think I can do. Thank you.

dawn d.

7:56PM PST on Jan 9, 2012

i love feng shui

Elisabeth T.

4:27PM PST on Jan 8, 2012

Thank you...