In the last issue, we explained in detail how to place the sofa in the living room. However, as the saying goes: the sofa is the host and the coffee table is the guest. The "host" has fulfilled his duties, but the "guest" must follow the rules.

    The choice of tea table can reflect the owner's taste, but when choosing and placing the tea table, in addition to considering whether its material, size, color and convenience match the decoration style of the entire living room, it should also be considered from the perspective of Feng Shui, so that it can promote the prosperity of our fortune. The following is an explanation of the Feng Shui knowledge about the tea table in the living room.

     Color selection is important

     The color of the tea table should be in accordance with the owner's numerology, which is more conducive to the owner's fortune. For example, people with a favorable numerology of "wood" can choose a tea table in the green series; people with a favorable numerology of "fire" can choose a tea table in the red or purple series. When matching colors, it is best to choose a tea table in the same color as the surrounding furniture, and try to avoid too big a jump, and do not easily choose a tea table with a contrasting color.

     Classic shape is more suitable

    Generally speaking, the most ideal shapes for coffee tables are classic rectangle and oval, but round is also acceptable. Coffee tables with sharp corners should be avoided. From the perspective of feng shui, shapes that are too strange are not ideal choices.

     Material and style echo each other

     When choosing a coffee table, first of all, you should pay attention to its style to match the overall home decoration style. Currently, the common coffee tables on the market include pure glass, metal with glass, solid wood, marble, rattan, metal with plate and other materials.

     Pure glass and metal match. Glass tea tables have a clear, fresh and transparent texture, which matches the fashionable and modern decoration style. Wooden tea tables give people a gentle feeling. Light wood tea tables are very suitable for matching with the currently popular light-colored leather sofas or fabric sofas. Carved or parquet wooden tea tables exude a gorgeous beauty. Stone tea tables have beautiful textures and can convey a natural and simple feeling. Marble tea tables are suitable for different decoration styles according to their different colors.

     The overall height of the coffee table should be integrated with other decorations in the living room, which can promote the overall Feng Shui of the entire home. Choosing a good coffee table is a good start for your smooth career. The size of the living room coffee table should be based on the furniture that matches it, and several principles should be followed:

    The right height helps you advance in your career

     First of all, the coffee table should be slightly higher than the sofa cushions, and should not exceed the height of the sofa armrests. Do not deliberately pursue visual conflicts and affect the overall Feng Shui. In addition, it is very important that the length-to-width ratio of the coffee table matches the length-to-width ratio of the area enclosed by the sofa or the room. If you put a large coffee table in a small space, it will appear to be the main attraction; if you put a small coffee table in a large space, it will appear to be insignificant.

     Choose a coffee table of the right size

    As mentioned before, "the sofa is the host and the coffee table is the guest". The sofa is the host and should be tall, while the coffee table is the guest and should be short. If the coffee table is too large, it will overshadow the host and is not a good omen. Therefore, the coffee table in front of the sofa should not be too large. If the coffee table in front of the sofa is too large, it should be avoided to avoid unrest in the family. The easiest way to resolve this is to replace it with a smaller coffee table. The host and the guest will be in harmony, it will not be an eyesore and it will conform to the principles of Feng Shui .

     Do's and Don'ts for Placement 

     As the name suggests, a tea table is a piece of furniture used to display tea sets and for the host to entertain guests. Considering its purpose, the tea table should be placed in front of or on both sides of the sofa.

     When using the coffee table, it should be placed in a relatively fixed place and should not be moved back and forth at will to avoid disrupting the feng shui. When placing things on it, handle them with care and avoid collisions. It is better to push the bottom support when moving it.

     If there is not enough space in front of the sofa, you can move the coffee table next to the sofa. In a long living room, it is advisable to place the coffee tables on both sides of the sofa. The coffee tables on both sides are like a green dragon and a white tiger protecting the people sitting on the sofa, so that the people sitting on the sofa have the assistance of left and right hands. It not only makes good use of space, but also conforms to the principles of feng shui.

     Wrong placement of coffee table

     Do not place the coffee table in a straight line with the door. If the coffee table is in a straight line with the door, it is called "counterattack" in Feng Shui, which will cause wealth to be scattered everywhere. In this case, it is best to move the coffee table away to avoid conflict with the door.

     The placement of the coffee table should be consistent with the decorative tone of the entire living room. The pattern should be balanced, with sparse and dense arrangements. There should be contrast and response in the facade layout. Avoid piling them together without distinguishing levels or spaces.

    In short, a small coffee table also contains many Feng Shui taboos and should not be underestimated.