Feng Shui in the living room: mirror, plants and decoration with good energy

The living room is usually the first room seen from the front door of a property and to which we tend to go when we get home to rest, watch television, read a book, talk to those who live together, relax alone or with pets.

In the view of Feng Shui, the The living room, more than a reception area, is the embrace of the house.

The room receives, welcomes and embraces people, their emotions and words. It is also in the room that conversations, celebrations, parties, meetings and social interaction take place when receiving family members, visitors, neighbors, loving companions or friendships.

In addition, it is where residents share their joys and sorrows, celebrations and afflictions with other people or even in lonely moments, with reflections after listening to music, watching a movie or reading a book.

This environment promotes coexistence, therefore it promotes a great circulation of energy, deserving special care. Check out the Feng Shui tips in the living room below.

Feng Shui in the room

The basis of Feng Shui is the vital energy, known as “chi”, which is present and circulates in buildings and environments. So, we can say that this ancient Chinese technique acts in the same way as

and a therapeutic treatment: balancing the vital energy of the environment.

Specifically in the living room, it is important to apply Feng Shui from the entrance door, which tends to be the same as the house, in order to guarantee that the energy of the property is the best possible.

Here are some simple tips that you can apply in your living room:

mirror feng shui

Another object that arouses a lot of curiosity in Feng Shui is the mirror, as it is considered one of the healing objects. When using it in the living room, it is important to check that the image that will be reflected in the mirror is positive, such as a beautiful view of a park and its trees, for example.

The mirror in Feng Shui can be large, because, in addition to expanding the space, it helps when it comes to self-observation. Gold, silver, copper frames help with prosperity energy.

Do not use mirrors that divide the image or small ones that “cut” the reflection of the head of the largest resident of the house.

sofas and armchairs

They should be positioned facing the entrance door and, if possible, in an “L”, “U” or horseshoe shape. That is, welcoming and embracing anyone who enters the room, without blocking circulation.

Decoration

Carpets, curtains, cushions, blankets and ottomans are options that make the room inviting and cozy. Remember pillows and ottomans in pairs to favor relationships. Throws make the room cozy in autumn and winter. Curtains and rugs dress the room and leave it full of good energy, warmth and harmony.

tables

The sides and center should be adequately sized, proportional to the sofas and the size of the room, to allow for good circulation.

Pictures

Cheerful and colorful images, even if abstract, stimulate high spirits. Travel themes in the room and keep hope and focus on fulfilling dreams. Mandalas symbolize the energy of the universe and convey balance.

furniture position

According to Feng Shui for the living room, the position of the furniture is essential. Remember the command position for the sofa and armchairs: whenever possible, they should be leaning against or close to a blind wall (without a window), with the view of the entrance door seeing who enters and who leaves the environment.

A sofa with its back to the entrance causes blockages, causes the feeling that energy and people (even the owners and residents of the house) are not welcome and is not recommended by Feng Shui.

Also, check for free spaces between furniture and get rid of excesses and items on the floor, such as magazines, books, boxes and other objects that become obstacles for energy to flow.

corners

Do not leave empty corners of the room, to avoid energy stagnation. Decorate these spaces with plants, lamps, objects, books, flowers, sculptures. When choosing one of these items, remember the history of that object and notice how it feels.

Feng Shui: Plants for the Living Room

Place a large plant in the living room, which can be located near apartment balcony doors or doors leading to external spaces in homes. Good options are:

Tree of Happiness Raffia (Ráfis) Zamioculcas Orchids Peace Lily Begonias

Plants for entrance

According to Feng Shui, plants for the entrance to the room are also recommended to convey welcome. The Peace Lily harmonizes, the Lucky Bamboo invites good energies into the house and the Anthurium emanates success.

Flowers

Decorate the room with colorful flower arrangements, such as wildflowers, or white flowers, which can be mixed with herbs such as rue, basil and/or rosemary.

This arrangement is good for protecting the room on holiday days or when having a lot of people. Another important tip is red flowers for protection.

aromas

Incense, essential oils in diffusers or spray flavors are indicated to brighten the environment and remove negative energies.

About incense, prefer the most natural and handcrafted ones which, in general, are those thicker incense with better quality. Another tip is to choose by origin: Tibetan, Japanese, Indian incenses are generally good.

If you opt for essential oil, know that lavender relaxes, lemongrass stimulates creativity, rosemary conveys joy and cinnamon promotes sociability.

Feng Shui: room and colors

You can follow the indications below, choosing the color based on the intentions you have for each room. Or, another tip is to choose the color of the room according to Guá do Baguá in which the room is located.

The color can be used on the walls, on a single wall, on pictures and pictures, on curtains, rugs, cushions, furniture and other furnishing accessories.

Orange: further stimulates the conviviality and interactivity of the room with very high spirits.
Yellow: brings the vibration of the sun brightening the environment even on gray and cloudy days. Stimulates conversation and concentration.
Red: warms the room and provides more vitality and moments of passion.
Neutral tones (beige, white, light gray, sand): they are softer and can gain more energy with the presence of brighter colors, such as those mentioned above, in decoration details.
Blue: it reassures and calms down, leaving the energy softer and encouraging wisdom and rest, studies, readings, reflective thoughts.
Green: renews energy and conveys balance, well-being, freshness, hope, health, expansion and longevity. In any shade, green brings us closer to nature is a good option.

important tip

For a good Feng Shui in the living room, keep in mind that this environment is what welcomes you and the people, therefore, it is the card of sight, the reception, the hug, so the feeling must be of affection and welcome.

As for the position of the furniture in the living room, the position of command for the sofa is very important, if you can, invest in this tip and you will notice that the energy will change for the better.