For those who pay attention to Feng Shui, I believe this is not the first time that you have seen the Feng Shui issue on the sofa. When it comes to sofa Feng Shui, many people’s first reaction may be to avoid being unsupported. In addition, do you know other sofa Feng Shui taboos? What shape is better for sofa? Is it better to place the sofa in a U-shape or an L-shape? Where in the living room is the sofa positioned for good feng shui? Let’s now take a look at the Feng Shui taboos for placing sofas in the living room!
1. What shape is the best for the sofa?
The most common shapes of sofas on the market are square and round. In Feng Shui, these two shapes are also the most able to withstand the changes in the prosperous and declining aura of the home, keeping the family's luck and good fortune. It should be noted that the sofa should not have irregular shapes. Irregular shapes will have some sharp corners. If you are not careful, they will form evil spirits and be detrimental to the overall fortune of those who sit and lie down.
2. Feng shui placement of sofa
1. The shape is preferably square or round
Many people will face such a problem when buying a sofa Question, where should the sofa be placed in the living room for the best feng shui? In fact, it is best to place the sofa in an auspicious position. The auspicious position in the living room can gather Feng Shui fortune, and the sofa may spend the most time with the owner second only to sleeping in bed, which has a great impact on fortune. If the sofa is in an auspicious position, the family can be imbued with the auspicious atmosphere. For example, if the bright wealth position is placed in the living room, it will help the residents gather wealth. If the sofa is in an unlucky position, the family will be disturbed by the ominous atmosphere, making it difficult for the whole family to live a happy and healthy life!
2. There should be a backrest behind the sofa
The sofa should be placed with a backrest behind it. Many people must know this. Having a backrest behind it means that there is a mountain to support it. , meaning that the foundation is solid, there are noble people to help you in your career, and you have a bright future. A sofa hanging in the air will make people unable to feel a sense of psychological security, and having no support behind it is a feng shui situation, which means that there is no support, work is unstable, and the fortune is turbulent. If it is inconvenient to place the sofa against the wall, you can place an "artificial backer" such as a screen or a low cabinet behind the sofa to reduce the risk of leakage.
3. The shape of the sofa should be curved rather than straight
Sofas are generally placed in groups. The best shape of the sofa is U-shaped or L-shaped. Feng Shui pays attention to "surrounding mountains and embracing water". The sofa symbolizes mountains and the tea table represents water. The U-shaped sofa shape can form a pattern of mountains and rivers attracting wealth. It is most in line with the Feng Shui emphasis of hiding wind and gathering energy, and both Ding and wealth are prosperous. It also symbolizes family unity. The L-shaped sofa can also effectively receive water. However, the one-line shape does not have left and right protection, and the auspicious breath flowing in from the door will pass by without being retained, which will not have a good luck-enhancing effect on those who sit or lie down.
3. What are the taboos when placing a sofa?
1. Avoid facing the door
The sofa is the place where the wind is hidden in the living room, and the door is often opened and closed, often causing unstable air flow. If the sofa is facing the door, not only will it form a hedging pattern, but the home's fortune will not be stored, which will result in the residents being unable to stay at home, losing their family members, and scattering their wealth in all directions. It is best to move the sofa so that the airflow from the door will not come straight towards it. If it cannot be moved, it is recommended to set up a screen to keep the family together and prevent the wealth from leaking.
2. Avoid pressing beams on top
Pressing beams on top is also a common Feng Shui taboo. If there are beams exposed on the sofa, the pressure on the sitting and lying people will double, and the luck will be hindered. In severe cases, the body will also A disease occurs. If it is unavoidable, you can place lucky bamboo and other Feng Shui green plants on both sides of the sofa to reduce the impact of evil spirits.
3. Avoid water behind the sofa
Do not have a fish tank or mirror behind the sofa. These items belong to water. Feng Shui emphasizes "backing on the mountain and facing the water", and you must not rely on water, because water is impermanent, which will cause the backing to be unstable and the fortune to fluctuate. Therefore, avoid placing a fish tank or mirror behind the sofa. The fish tank is suitable to be placed in the financial position to bring about prosperity. Mirrors are suitable for placement in inconspicuous places. Moreover, there is a mirror behind you, and the situation behind you is clearly visible to others through the mirror, which is an unfavorable Feng Shui pattern that attracts villains.