Feng Shui The Living Room
I hope that you are all loving these focus blogs on how to Feng Shui certain rooms. The How to Feng Shui your dining room post has gotten some great feedback and that makes me soooo happy!
So here it is, the room i get asked about the most. The Living Room.
An organized and decluttered living room will always create a positive atmosphere that ripples throughout any home. Having a living room that is in harmony will allow positive energy and energetic Chi to flow around the room and will encourage a positive, social vibe that is ideal for living rooms.
It is important to balance this room because although we use the living room to relax in, we also entertain in this room. It is also a room where family gathers to spend time together. If you find this room is uncomfortable or you find that your children or, other people that live with you prefer to spend time in their rooms, alone, keep reading! We can fix that.
Check the Bagua Map to see where your living room lands. This can give us a good indication on what element needs to be enhanced in this space. Add two items from the element that your living room needs. This will shift the energy.
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Check to see if your living room has too many decorative items. In a living room this can actually disrupt Chi. Having a living room that is too ‘full’ will make people feel like there is no space for them to relax and sit. Too many things can produce negative Chi. It can also be hard to clean everything if you have too much and, dirt can cause Chi to turn negative.
A good tip is to take all the decor items out and then edit them. Only put things back that make you feel happy. You can always move any excess decor items to another room to enjoy.
Feng Shui tips for the living room
Be sure that the furniture that is in the living room is related to that room. If you have a cabinet full of dishes that belong in the kitchen or a shoe rack that is full of shoes, move them to where they need to be. Be clear about what you want the living room to be used for.
Arrange and hide cables and wires. This will help to visibly reduce the presence of electronics and lessen the impact of negative Chi from electromagnetic fields. You can also place plants near the TV or wifi modem to further help this.
If you are forever trying to find the remote control, give it a place. So many times we can’t relax because we can’t find the TV remote control. This leaves us feelings frustrated and annoyed. Not how we want to feel in the living room.
Display family picture but don’t over do it. The room should feel like a family room but too many pictures can actually have the opposite effect!
Use neutral colors on the wall. Every color has an energy and can create the energy in the room. Since the living room should feel balanced, a neutral wall color with a colored or patterned rug or accessories can keep the room in harmony.
Furniture Layout
The furniture in the living room should be balanced. In a typical Feng Shui layout, we would place the couch in the command position. This is where the back of the couch is against a solid wall and you are able to see the entrance of the room while sitting. With more open plan homes being built, sometimes placing the back of the couch against a wall is not possible. Instead, we can place a console table or bench behind for stability.
For grounding Chi, I always suggest that every living room has a rug and a coffee table. These will help Chi flow smoothly around the room. If there is no coffee table, you will find Chi will move to quickly through the room causing it to feel uncomfortable and uneasy. A round coffee table is preferred as sharp corners can feel threatening to anyone they are pointed towards.
Be intentional about the art work that you place in your living room. You want the art to feel calm with a splash of color to help further balance the yin and yang energies. Also, make sure that art is not hung to low as this will lower the energy in the room.
You can also place a mirror in the room to expand the room and double the family time.
Avoid hanging a large clock. A clock can make you feel like your time spent relaxing or with family and friends is limited and you just can’t ‘find the time’ for them.
Maximize natural light by opening the curtains or blinds daily and letting the sunlight in. If you feel like your living room is stale or you want a burst of fresh Chi, open the windows for a few minutes a day.
As always, i hope that these tips help you Feng Shui your living room! I am always available for questions and i love hearing what changes in your life after you apply my suggestions!
