The sofa is an indispensable piece of furniture in the living room, so the placement of the sofa is related to the feng shui of the living room. In order to create a good feng shui aura in the living room, many people pay attention to the feng shui of the sofa, especially some feng shui taboos of the sofa, which must not be touched. So what are the placement and feng shui taboos of the sofa in the living room?

Principles of sofa placement in the living room

1. Sofa placement

The sofa should be placed in the auspicious direction of the house. Traditionally, it is believed that if it is placed in an auspicious direction, the whole family can benefit from it; if it is placed in an inauspicious direction, the whole family will suffer and have no peace.

2. How to place the sofa

The best way to place the sofa is to have one arm stretched out on each side, symbolizing left and right protection. If it is not possible to do so because the area is too small, the next best option is to place another sofa at the water level to form a water gathering situation, which is also in line with Feng Shui principles.

3. Choice of number of sets

Sofas are classified by shape, including single sofas, double sofas, long sofas, L-shaped sofas and round sofas, etc.; they are classified by material, including leather sofas, cloth sofas, rattan sofas and traditional rosewood chairs, etc.; they are even more diverse in color and shape. The number of sofa sets in the living room should not be more than one and a half sets or a combination of square and round sofas.

4. Avoid having a beam pressing on the top of the sofa

If there is a beam directly above the sofa, it is considered as a beam pressing down on the top, which has a great impact on the people sitting below and should be avoided as much as possible. The first workaround is to include the beam during decoration. The second is to place two pots of lucky bamboo on the coffee tables on both sides of the sofa to offset the pressure of the beam.

5. The sofa should have a backrest

The so-called "having support" refers to a mountain to lean on, which means that there is a solid wall behind the sofa to rely on, without any worries, which is in line with the principles of Feng Shui. If there is a window, door or corridor behind the sofa, and no solid wall to rely on, it is equivalent to having no support behind it, and it is empty, which is a situation of dissipation and difficult to maintain prosperity. From the perspective of modern psychology, if there is no support behind the sofa, people will lack a sense of security, and always feel attacked from behind. It is better to lean against the wall to feel at ease. The workaround is to put a low cabinet or screen behind it to remedy the situation with "artificial support".

Taboos for placing sofas in the living room

Place green plants behind the sofa

If there is no solid wall behind the sofa, a more effective way to relieve the problem is to place evergreen plants behind it. This can be called an artificial backer, which can also play a remedial role. If conditions permit, it is best to choose taller plants.

The choice of sofa should be curved rather than straight

The sofa plays an important role in the living room and must be as accommodating as possible to make it prosperous. The sofa is placed in the shape of the English letter U. The curved part is like two arms protecting the left and right sides, and the concave part in the center is the air intake position of Feng Shui, which can store wind and gather energy to achieve prosperity. If the living room space is too small to place a U-shaped sofa, then replace it with an L-shaped sofa, or place two sets of sofas vertically.

It is not suitable to put a large mirror behind the sofa

When a person sits on the sofa, others can clearly see the back of his head in the mirror. If the light in the living room is too strong, the mirror will also have a counterproductive effect. This is also a taboo in feng shui. If appropriate, you can choose to put a small mirror.

It is best not to have direct light on the top of the sofa

Because it is too close to the sofa, it often forms direct light from the top of the head. This design is not easy to adopt in the living room Feng Shui. And from a psychological point of view, direct light from the top of the sofa often makes people nervous, dizzy, and restless. It is best to change the light to the wall to relieve it.

The U-shaped sofa gathers wealth and is a very auspicious sofa style.

The L-shaped sofa combination is slightly inferior to the U-shaped one, but it is more suitable for small spaces and is also worth learning from.

What color sofa is good for Feng Shui?

1. Choose the right sofa color

Bright and colorful sofas are the best for attracting wealth. Bright yellow, gold, purple, silver, emerald green, and brick yellow are all auspicious colors for bringing good luck and wealth. You can use these six colors to match your sofa cushions or back cushions.

2. Feng Shui of Sofa Color

Step 1: Determine the color of the sofa according to the five elements

The feng shui of the living room sofa color should be determined according to the five elements. If it belongs to gold, white should be the main color; if it belongs to wood, green should be the main color; if it belongs to water, black should be the main color; if it belongs to fire, red should be the main color; if it belongs to earth, yellow and brown should be the main color.

Step 2: Use Yang-energy materials for the living room sofa

The color of the living room sofa is not only a matter of personal preference, but also needs to be selected according to Feng Shui. The color of the living room sofa should not be mahogany or marble, as these are materials with particularly strong Yin energy. Adding the fiery red wood color, over time, disputes will arise one after another, and the body and mind will not be at peace. If you use Yang materials, such as bright yellow, gold, purple, etc., it can also bring good luck and wealth to the director.