Feng Shui of The House - Living Room

Living room or the family room is the busiest areas of the home. Check the bagua area of your living room or family room. Use the bagua in your living room just as you would use it on the entire house. Decorate them accordingly by using the right feng shui element colors. Go even further and find out the feng shui birth elements and kua numbers of your family members to create harmony for all.

First Step:

Sketch the living room including any closets, door and windows. Place a copy of the bagua over the sketch to determine placement of various elements and color.

Colors Use in Living Room:

The concept of color influencing mood isn't new. Different hues of yellow and other bright colors make us feel happy. Cool blues and lavenders bring calm and restful feelings. Living room should be decorated with warm colors, comforting accessories and soft fabrics.

The Position of Seating:

Look carefully at the room before deciding how to position the seating. Do not cluttered with furniture in the living room. Arrange the comfortable furniture to encourage conversation.

Plan enough seating for the family. Don't worry about guests or visitors. Figured out how much family seating is needed. Then decide what will fit without crowding the room:

(a) Bulky sofas or sharp-edged tables shouldn't hinder the circulation within the room. Place furniture in a square or octagonal shape.

(b) The main seating should be arranged to take advantage of available light and ventilation. Seating should be placed at right angles to the main windows. This arrangement allows one to enjoy the view while avoiding direct sunlight that will cause upholstery to fade.

(c) A small living room with only one sofa and recliners or wing-back chairs will look much larger than one with a matching sofa, love seat and armchairs.

(d) If you have a large living room, arrange two sofas across from each other for larger groups.

(e) If you only have one sofa, create a more intimate setting by placing two chairs diagonally across from the sofa. Seating should never be in a straight line.

(f) Don't push the furniture against the walls unless your living room is small. Arrange the seating in a horseshoe-shape so that everybody can feel comfortable.

(g) Don't place a piece furniture so that it's back is facing the entrance to the living room.

(h) Make sure that the guest of honor can see the front door if you have guests.


Tables

(a) Do not place a large or sharp-cornered table in the middle of a small room. A round table will allow chi to flow freely around the room.

(b) If you entertain on a regular basis, use a set of nesting tables that can be easily stored.

(c) Each seat should have an available table surface for plates or glasses.

(d) Keep the coffee table neat, especially if it is in the center of the room.

This area is a minor health area that should be kept clear of clutter to promote well-being.

Do & Don’t in Living Room

(a) The living room should be lit with plenty of light and pleasantly decorated.

(b) Try to avoid placing exercise equipment or office furniture in the living room.

(c) Incorporate live plants into your room to encourage good chi and health.

(d) Fish aquarium is thought to promote luck, prosperity, harmony and peace.

(e) If you have a fireplace, make it the focal point of the room instead of a TV or other electronic equipment.

(f) Use a mirror over an unused fireplace to make a small room seem larger.

(g) Place any electronic equipment in one piece of furniture. For instance, an armoire-style entertainment center is the perfect way to conceal equipment when not in use.

(h) If you have a home entertainment system, play soothing music that will filter throughout the house and spread positive chi.

(i) It is unfavorable to use dried flowers or have dying flowers in one's home. Always keep fresh cut flowers and real plants in your home to encourage good chi.

(j) Hide your entertainment equipment in an armoire.