Over three thousand years ago the Chinese developed Feng Shui with good harvests and prosperity in mind. Water is the translation of Shui and Feng is translated as wind, both of which were needed if enough food was to be grown. To correct any imbalance in our lives, Feng Shui can be used in interior design. The bedroom is one of the principal rooms in the home that Feng Shui can be applied to, and the duvet cover should be focused on. How we go to sleep and wake up affects us throughout the night and day, this is why it is so vital.

You should focus on your bed above all else as this will be your cocoon of relaxation and healing. Do not neglect the walls, the colours and any views from your bedroom either.

In Feng Shui there are yin and yang colours. Yin colours promote relaxation and clam. Whereas looking at Yang colours can make us feel more energised, passionate and inspired.

Blue is a Yin colour which promotes love and healing, it can soothe us. Other yin colours include purple, black and white, which can make us more confidant. Mixing black with metals is supposed to help you in terms of career progress.

Yang colours are meant to inspire and energise you and are more pro-active than Yin colours. If you have a career or life goal, orange should help as it promotes organisation, concentration and a sense of purpose. Yellow is associated with friendliness and society, helping you to get out into the world.

So you cans see why it is important to choose the right duvet cover for your personality. If you find that you have a lack of energy in the morning, an orange and yellow duvet cover could make you feel ready to face the world with the energy you need. On the other hand if you need help getting to sleep on a night time, blue might be the colour for you.