The living room often becomes the center of the house for the whole family. Guests and visitors are also invited into the living area after the reception in the hallway. It represents a harmonious, atmospheric environment in which you should feel comfortable. If you want to create a positive effect and a relaxed atmosphere, you can set up your living room according to the principles of Feng Shui. There are some basic principles to keep in mind when setting up and arranging. Orienting the room to the southwest, west or southeast would be optimal.
In general, you should not use large, solid furniture to disturb the light sources and determine the focal point of the room. Natural materials and pleasant colors and surfaces create the rest of the homely atmosphere. According to Feng Shui, furniture such as couches, sofas or armchairs should be arranged around a central point in the room. A round table or a circular carpet would be best suited for this. Alternatively, a round pendant light can be hung from the ceiling. This center of the room ensures the harmonious flow of strength and calm that is passed on to all residents.
The seating furniture must be placed against a solid wall and ideally offer a view of the entire room and especially of the entrance door. This way, guests and family members feel safer and more protected in their subconscious and can truly relax. Plants really bring a lot of positive energy into the room and ensure a more pleasant air in the living area. It is best to combine the sofa with an oval or round coffee table.
Light is a very important element in interior design. Multiple light sources instead of central lighting achieve a much more harmonious effect. A reading lamp next to the couch or wing chair, small spots on the bookshelf or indirect lighting behind the television have a positive effect on the ambience and bring variety to the room through accents in different areas.
Colors are the next point to consider. According to the basic principles, all earthy tones radiate warmth or a feeling of comfort and security. But the rooms don't have to be showered with colors and colorful decorations. Cream-white is a very good basis for Feng Shui design. Colors like orange and red invite conversation, while blue and green have a very positive effect on creativity, which is particularly beneficial when...Living room a work areais accommodated.
Our tip: If possible, avoid angular furniture, plants or decorations. If they already exist, use rugs, blankets or plants with oval leaves to cover the edges.
If you want to hang a painting on the wall, choose motifs from nature. Flowers, plants, birds, animals, fish or a natural landscape are well suited. A wooded landscape with a waterfall also conveys positive feelings.
Daylight and fresh air form a good basis for harmonious Feng Shui energy. If the room is too dark, you can direct and enhance the natural light using mirrors and glass.
The Bagua is said to have a special meaning. According to the Bagua method, the apartment is divided into 9 zones: Career (North / Water), Education (NO / Earth), Family (O / Wood), Wealth (SO, Wood), Fire (South / Fire), Partnership ( SW/Earth), Children (West/Metal), Helpful Friends (NW, Metal). The focus is on Tai Chi. Each room is furnished using this grid. We have put together some tips below.
If the living room is located in the north on the Bagua grid, then you should include the element of water in the furnishings. An aquarium or water fountain brings wealth and luck. Design with black and blue tones. Place the TV on the north wall. A mural depicting sailing ships and a calm sea completes the decor perfectly.
If the room is in the south, then fire should be the main element of your interior. Decorate the living room with candles and home accessories in red, orange, pink and green. A fireplace on the south wall promotes chi. Choose wooden furniture and flooring.
Wood is the element for a room that faces east or southeast. The following home accessories look particularly beautiful here: picture frames, bookshelves and lamps made of wood, green house plants, a carpet made of natural fibers such as sisal. Green and brown tones should dominate here.
A room located in the west or northwest benefits from the metal element. There are different ways you can integrate the material into the furnishings. Metal candle holders, bowls and tablets, vases and sculptures are ideal. Use lots of blue, gray and brown. These go perfectly with warm colors such as gold and bronze.
In a room that faces northeast or southwest, the earth element takes pride of place. Choose decorations such as crystals, clay figurines, ceramic bowls, hand-blown glass objects, etc. Earth tones such as mustard yellow, brown and brick red should set the tone of the furnishings.
