1. It is not suitable to be dim. The living room's feng shui emphasizes ample sunlight and bright lighting. A bright living room symbolizes prosperity for the family and everything going smoothly. It is not advisable to choose too dark tones for the living room to avoid bringing dim fortunes to the household. Avoid placing too many, too tall, or too dense potted plants on the balcony to prevent blocking the light.
2. The living room space should not be too narrow, as it cannot gather energy, symbolizing an inability to accumulate wealth. You can re-plan the partitions or add screens or low cabinets in the center to separate the space.
3. Unusual items should not be placed in the living room. Do not place grotesque wooden dolls or animal heads in the living room. Unknown ancient statues of gods should also not be placed. Be cautious of items that may invite evil spirits into the house.
4. Mirrors should not be hung in the corners. Hanging mirrors in the corners of the living room can hinder the family's fortune; financial luck may decline, leading to financial losses, frequent accidents, and even the loss of influential connections and missed opportunities.
5. Avoid placing plants with sharp needles or pointed leaves such as aloe vera or cacti, as they can bring a sense of decay to the home environment, which is detrimental to the family's development.
6. Sofas should not directly face the front door. If the sofa is aligned in a straight line with the front door, it is considered a "confrontation" in feng shui, which can lead to family dispersion and financial losses. If this situation occurs, it is best to move the sofa away from directly facing the door. If there is no other option, placing a screen between them can prevent the direct flow of qi towards the sofa, allowing family members to gather together and preserving financial energy.
7. Avoid hanging negative images. Some families hang pictures of couples or even nude or erotic paintings in the living room, unknowingly violating feng shui taboos. Hanging negative images in the living room can seriously affect the family's career prospects and even cause discord between couples.
8. Avoid randomly hanging images of ferocious animals. Hanging auspicious animal images such as cranes, phoenixes, peacocks, tortoises, etc., generally does not have significant taboos. However, hanging images of dragons, tigers, leopards, eagles, foxes, bears, etc., requires special attention. It is essential to position them with their heads facing outwards to create a protective pattern. Never position the head of a ferocious animal inward, as it may bring illness or accidents.
9. Avoid placing fake flowers or grass indoors, as they can bring about obstacles in marriage and relationships, as well as financial misjudgments, leading to financial difficulties.
10. Do not overcrowd with antiques, furniture, or miscellaneous items, as it may affect family health, causing stagnation, difficulties, and even strange occurrences, destabilizing family health.
Living room Feng Shui Layout:
1. Orientation: Ideally, the living room should be located in the front half of the house near the front door to directly absorb the qi from the door. If the living room must be reached through a corridor, the corridor should be kept clean and well-lit to avoid obstructing the flow of qi. If the house is a duplex design, the living room should be on the ground floor.
2. Layout: The ideal layout for the living room is square or rectangular. The seating area should not be directed towards the corners of the room, and the sofa should not be placed under a beam. If there are protruding corners emitting negative energy, they can be countered with bonsai or furniture arrangements. For L-shaped living rooms, furniture can be used to divide the space into two square areas, treating them as separate rooms.
3. Adjusting decorations: Sharp objects such as knives, firearms, trophies, or animal specimens should not be hung on the walls as they can generate negative energy leading to disputes or violent behavior. Avoid placing lamps or decorations with sharp corners.
4. Feng Shui decorations: The decorations in the living room should be chosen based on the residents' lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. Consultation with a professional feng shui practitioner is recommended for auspicious ornament placement.
5. Eight directions: Divide the living room into nine equal parts, marking the positions of doors and windows, and then associate each area with one of the eight desires in life. Use a compass to determine the precise orientation of the living room and arrange decorations accordingly, considering the interactions between the five elements.
6. North: Career luck - Black or blue items associated with water element are suitable for the north area of the living room to enhance career luck. Items like fish tanks, water-themed paintings, or water wheels are beneficial.
7. South: Reputation luck - Red items representing the fire element are recommended for the southern area of the living room to boost reputation luck. Paintings of phoenixes, flamingos, or sunrise, red carpets, or wooden decorations can be placed here.
8. East: Health luck - Green items representing the wood element are beneficial for the eastern area of the living room to promote family health and longevity. Lush plants or water-themed decorations are suitable.
9. Northwest: Mentor luck - White items can be used to enhance mentor luck and improve interpersonal relationships in the northwest area of the living room. White, gold, or silver metal decorations are recommended, such as metal sculptures or lamps with white shades.
10. Sofa set: A complete set of sofas symbolizes unity and harmony within the family. Mixing different sets or adding scattered sofa chairs may disrupt family unity according to geomancy principles.
