How she judges
Grandma Wei uses the practical side of feng shui: the parts that also make sense to an architect, a sleep doctor, or anyone who has walked into a dark room and stubbed a toe. Five things, eighteen rules, one score out of 100.
Position
Can you see the door from your bed and desk?
- Bed position. Seeing the entrance from bed without lying in its path is what designers call prospect and refuge: people rest more deeply when they can see who's coming.
- Headboard wall. A wall behind your head means fewer drafts and less noise, and it feels safe. A window there is cold and bright at the wrong times.
- Headboard. A solid headboard blocks drafts and gives your back something to lean on.
- Desk position. Facing the door while you work avoids the startle of someone behind you, which breaks focus.
Space
Can you walk in and move around without stepping over things?
- Clutter. Every visible thing competes for attention. Clear surfaces are calmer and easier to clean.
- Way in. A clear way in is safer at night and makes the room feel bigger the moment you enter.
- Door. A door that can't open fully makes the room feel cramped and is easy to trip over.
- Under the bed. Things under the bed collect dust right where you breathe all night.
- Door and window. A straight line from door to window funnels drafts and pulls your eye out of the room.
Sleep
Is the bed a calm place, without mirrors, screens or beams?
- Mirror. Movement in a mirror at the edge of your vision can wake a light sleeper.
- Thing over the bed. Heavy things overhead make a bed feel unsafe, and shelves over beds do fall.
- Screens by the bed. Screens and notification lights by the pillow are one of the most reliable ways to sleep badly.
- Bed access. Two ways into bed makes it easier to make, and easier to share.
- Sharp corners. Corners at hip or head height next to where you sit or sleep are bruises waiting to happen.
Light
Daylight in the day, warm lamps at night.
- Daylight. Daylight sets your internal clock. Morning light helps you sleep at night.
- Lamps. Warm, low lamps in the evening tell your brain it's nearly bedtime. A bright overhead light says noon.
Balance
A mix of materials, colors and something alive.
- Plants. Living plants make a room feel calmer, and looking after something is good for you.
- Balance. A mix of materials and colors (wood, ceramic, metal, glass, a little warmth) makes a room feel balanced.
A few things she's honest about
- The score is math, not mood. The AI only describes what it sees: where the bed is, what's on the floor. A fixed set of rules turns that into the score, so the same room always gets the same number.
- She won't guess. If she can't see your door, the door rules are left out, and she asks for a better angle instead of making something up.
- Some things are deal-breakers. A bed in the coffin position (feet pointing out the door) caps the room at 49 until you move it. Heavy clutter or a blocked doorway caps it at 59.
- No compass, no birthdays. Some schools of feng shui use compass directions and birth years. A photo can't tell which way is north, so she leaves those out rather than pretend.