People decorate their homes with all kinds of unique souvenirs and trinkets, but what about crystals? What’s the right place to put a beautiful gemstone that both complements the room and helps boost the energy at the same time? If you’ve ever asked yourself this, you’ve come to the right place!
People keep crystals in their home for many reasons. In certain environments, the right crystals can help to balance what might otherwise be a stressful or difficult place to stay in. Perhaps there is a lot of strain in a relationship or work situation. This negative energy may be making its way into the house. Home is where we usually expect some peace of mind and shelter from the outer world. We don’t want to have all our problems linger around us 24 hours a day.
Crystals can also be used as part of your home protection system. If you feel that you are in danger, keeping crystals nearby is one way to help ease your mind and potentially ward off negative energy from outside forces.
With the right crystals, you can change the mood and energy of your room and even your entire house. In this article, you’ll learn more about how to choose the right place for crystals in your own home.
Is there one best place to keep crystals in your home?
As you might already know, crystals can also be used to attract good luck and wealth into your life. People working in business or finance may benefit from having the right crystals around them at home or in an office setting. Others who may be addressing an issue with their sex life might think of placing Rose Quartz somewhere near the bed.
But crystals are meant to be a part of our lives, and not the only part. You don’t need to get overzealous and have an assortment of crystals on every wall and lining the edge of the stairs. After all, the wrong combination of crystals can serve as a deterrent rather than an aid in boosting the energy of the room. Thus, we don’t believe you need to have crystals in one particular area, or that everyone should do the same thing.
So while it makes perfect sense to place a Turquoise Wand in the office to help drive up profits, don’t go as far as putting one in every room of the house. Place your necessary crystals somewhere you will be passing everyday, so you can get a glimpse of them often.
The bedroom
It is where you spend the most time sleeping and waking up each day. You are in a relaxed state of mind when you sleep, so your environment should support this. It’s also a place where you want to relax after a stressful day. Consider placing yours in a box on the nightstand, next to the bed or under it. Some people even like to place their crystal under their pillow or mattress, to keep it in close proximity while they sleep.
Living Room
In this room, we spend a lot of time relaxing and thinking. You can place crystals anywhere in the room, including on a coffee table or bookshelf. In brief, think about the area you like to relax in. Where would a crystal be in view, but not necessarily invasive for you or your family?
Kitchen
The kitchen is where you eat, prepare food and work out of your home. You might be living with your family and have friends come over to eat from time to time. It is common that we spend time together in the kitchen throughout the day, however brief. Crystals can be placed in the kitchen nearly anywhere, but we recommend placing them somewhere on the counter that isn’t in the way. I have an area near the fridge where my microwave stands guard. There’s some great open space for a crystal wand or even a himalayan salt lamp.
Bathroom
This is one of the places where you are least likely to look for crystals. We recommend not keeping them here. Why? Well, we simply believe that crystals do not belong in the bathroom. If you do have a bathroom that you use only infrequently, it might be okay to place one there. But it’s probably best not to bother.
Workplace or Office
It is where you work. We spend a great deal of our time here. So, if you have a crystal-infused office, you can feel more energised and positive. If you do not, you can create a space that feels special to you. I suggest placing them on your desk or in a cupboard.
Place crystals on your desk or a table or shelf next to it. If you are a visual person, you can place crystals on your computer screen.
Some Things to Consider When You Place a Crystal in Your Home
Keep in mind that crystals are made from minerals that are affected by dust and debris. If crystals are kept in places where you can easily clean them, they can stay in great condition for a long time. While cleaning crystals is an entirely separate discussion, we recommend you to take precautions and keep crystals away from pets and small children.
We also believe it’s better not to keep any of the more overstimulating crystals near or next to your bed. They can interfere with a good night’s sleep. If you use a crystal for sleep, keep a calming crystal and not a combination of too many of them. Store your crystals with their gemstone facets facing up.
Whenever possible, place them at an appropriate height (such as on a shelf) where you will easily see them.
What if I don’t have a good place for crystals in my home?
While you should try to place crystals wherever you spend the most time, it may be difficult to do this for a multitude of reasons in some environments. Some should consider the risk of pets breaking their easily reachable crystals, or even potential thieves taking them, depending on where they are kept. In such a case, try placing it in your car, or briefcase, or in a desk drawer. Crystals placed in the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and living room will benefit from the energy of these locations, but you can still reap the benefits as long as you keep them near you in some way, if not in these rooms.
Purpose of using various crystals at home
Crystals serve myriad different purposes: Citrine for mental clarity and focus, Amethyst for protection and healing, Fluorite for grounding and protection. People use Black Tourmaline for abundance and prosperity, and Hematite for purification and protection, Calcite for protection, and Sunstone for strength and healing.
You know by now that crystals are more than pretty rocks to place in your home or in your jewelry. They are powerful tools to help you change your surroundings. Don’t think of them as just physical objects when you decide to decorate your home with them. Consider the energy that each crystal emits and the benefits it brings to your life.
Like homes, crystals come in different shapes, sizes and colours. Using their properties in conjunction with the situation in your home will provide you with all the benefits that crystals can offer. A blue stone may be great to use in healing, but green amazonite could be better suited for fostering a feeling of strength and dominance. With that said, we hope you choose your crystals wisely and that they go with the decor in your home! Good luck!