hello,
I have just been given a beginners book on feng shui. There is a lot to consider which is a little confusing for me at the moment.
My front door is SW which is a good start but I have a north west bathroom which from what i read isn't ideal and I was looking for info on what the best things were to improve things are. And I know you lot on here are all experts and will know straight away.  

Hi tt1,

There's nothing wrong with the bathroom in the NW sector of the house. It will not affect the feng shui of the house nor will it cause you any misfortune. If it is in a bad sector, you have nothing to loose but if it is in a good sector, you may not be able to utilize the full effect of the good star due to the space taken up by the bathroom.

What you need to do is to keep it lighted, clean and dry because the yin energy caused by humidity will spread to the surrounding area. The best remedy is to install an exhaust fan to ventilate the air, keep the place tidy and neat. There must be natural light, if not install some energy saving lights. Keep the bathroom door closed at all times. Lastly place a green potted plant near the window because it will produce oxygen when there are sunlight. Replace with a fresh green plant when the current one is turning yellowish. ( Plants are living things too and they also need R&R ). You may also install an electric air ionizer for better air quality.

As North West-2 sector is Chien, and it represent the Patriach. the joke is if the toilet or bathroom is dirty, the man of the house will be affected and will feel dirty too. Don't worry as long as you keep the place clean and tidy.

Feng Shui is all about balance and harmony

Best Regards,
astroace

Thanks for that astroace...there's a lot to take in.   My bathroom is very small so not a lot to get untidy, and its nice and bright so looking good - but I will get a plant as you suggested  

Yup, astroace is correct that plants help improve the chi that gets into the bathroom.  As its in the Northwest sector it affects the Helpful Friends and Mentors aspect.  As long as no one is having major problems with regards to those then don't worry too much about it

In feng shui as well as basic etiquette, the bathroom reflects how the occupants really are.  A dirty bathroom means the inhabitants lack focus, are negative, etc.  Its the first room I always ask and inspect when I go either to an office or home.

actually cityhunter i dont have any helpful friends or mentors - well maybe one, and work colleagues are not really helpful at all ( i have a very competitive work environment) Will this be because of my bathroom - if so what can I do to improve things?