Feng shui, pronounced “fung shway,” is the Chinese concept
of placing objects such as furniture in advantageous places to make the most of
cosmic energy (chi) in a given place. Whether you accept this premise or not,
it has produced harmonious, practical design results worth having a look at. So
here are some fun examples of how feng shui can add interest to the arrangements
of your home furniture in various
rooms.
Righteous Feng Shui Living Rooms
If you are using your living room as you ought to, really
for living, then according to feng shui its energy is “yang” (masculine)
because there is much activity, including new people and lively conversation.
With that in mind, the arrangement of your living room furniture should draw and concentrate the right kind of energy.
With the space you have, how can you and your guests get the
most out of feng shui with the furniture here? Placement of your living room sofa makes a big
difference. It should have a wall behind and be in the “command position,”
meaning when you are sitting on it you can see the door but the sofa should not
directly face the door.
Once you’ve got your sofa arrangement settled, remember that
according to good feng shui, a living room is brighter than a bedroom,
preferably with sunlight but lamps will do. Mirrors in your living room are
considered bad luck, but potted plants attract good chi. Also, relevant to furniture,
try to arrange it so it has “four corners,” a square or rectangular
configuration. This is supposed to draw good people to you.
Peaceful Bedroom Arrangements
In feng shui philosophy, because your bedroom is more of a
private space, its energy is “yin” (feminine). It is one of the home’s three
main focuses in feng shui, the others being the kitchen and front door. Ideally
it should be in the rear of your home. When it comes to your bedroom furniture, make sure your bed
doesn’t face the door, but it can’t be on the same wall as the door either!
Likewise, a mirror facing your bed is bad feng shui. Avoid placing plants in
your bedroom. The head of your bed should be against a wall for a feeling of
security. Make sure it is not under a window, in order to avoid disturbance to
your sleep from chi or more commonly noise from outside.
Productive Home Office Feng Shui
Your home office is a yang space so it should be as far from
your bedroom, a yin space, as possible. Pick decor such as accent pieces and
mementoes that make you feel appreciated and successful. As for your home office furniture, like the sofa in
another yang room, your home office desk
should be in the command position, in which you can see the door but are not directly
facing it. Avoid having your home office desk face a wall, but if you must do
so, have some inspiring art to look at!
The south side of your home office has fire as its feng shui
energy, to do with fame and reputation, so warm colors such as red are lucky while
blues and images of water are bad.
The office’s north side has water and metal for its feng shui
energy elements, concerning career and your life’s path. Pictures in black or
white frames are recommended.
Your room’s southeast corner is to do with prosperity and
abundance. Therefore choose images for it associated with those things.
Finally, avoid cluttered spots in your rooms as these block
the flow of chi.
Feng shui’s big disclaimer is that you won’t see dramatic
changes in your life by rearranging your furniture, only subtle improvements.
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