Feng Shui Living Room TipsAs the core area of family feng shui, the living room is the “ming tang” where family members gather and entertain guests. It directly affects family harmony, career fortune, wealth fortune, and overall energy. Below are the key points and precautions for living room feng shui layout to help you create a space that harbors wind and gathers energy, bringing prosperity to your home.

Feng Shui Apartment Layout PrinciplesSquare and open, avoid irregular shapes

The ideal living room shape is square or rectangular, symbolizing stability and inclusiveness.

Irregular shapes (such as L-shaped or triangular) may adversely affect the fortune of corresponding family members (e.g., a northwest corner deficiency is unfavorable for the male head of the household).

Mitigation suggestions:

Use square rugs or cabinetry to visually fill in the corners;

Place a Tai Shan stone (symbolizing stability) or a circular metal ornament (metal generates water, promoting energy flow) at the missing corner.

Adequate lighting and smooth airflow

Natural light is optimal; large windows should not directly face the main door (through-wind, causing wealth energy to escape).

In dimly lit areas, use warm yellow lights combined with mirror reflections to enhance brightness (mirrors should not face doors or people).

Feng Shui Furniture LayoutFeng Shui Sofa, Family Support and CohesionIdeal placement: The sofa should be placed against a solid wall (a sturdy backing) and facing the main entrance or the main activity area of the living room (such as the TV wall). This creates a sense of security and control.

Avoid: Having the sofa facing away from the main entrance (easily disturbed), against a window (lacking a solid backing), or under a beam (creating a sense of oppression). If facing a window cannot be avoided, use heavy curtains or a low cabinet to enhance the sense of a solid backing.

Shape: U-shaped or L-shaped sofas create a sense of embrace and gathering, fostering family unity and a cohesive energy field.

Feng Shui Coffee Table — The Water of the Ming Tang Should Be Calm and CleanIt is best to choose round, oval, or square shapes with soft edges. Avoid sharp corners pointing directly at the sofa (creating “bad energy”). The height should be slightly lower than the sofa seat.

Feng Shui TV—Balancing Water and FireThe TV should not be too large, so as to avoid overshadowing other furniture or creating a feeling of oppression.

When the TV screen is turned off, it resembles a dark mirror, so avoid placing it directly opposite the sofa or bed (especially in the bedroom). You can cover it with a curtain or choose a TV cabinet with doors.

Feng Shui Wealth Position LayoutLocating Wealth Positions

Main Wealth Position (Ming Cai Wei): The diagonal feng shui apartment corner opposite the main door (e.g., if the door is on the left, the wealth position is the far right corner).
Hidden Wealth Position (An Cai Wei): Requires combining the property’s sitting direction with the annual Flying Stars (e.g., for 2025, the main wealth star position is in the Southeast).
Wealth Position: Five Do’s and Five Don’tsDo’sDon’ts

basic feng shui rules:Smooth Qi Flow is Key: Ventilate rooms regularly by opening windows, keep indoor air fresh, and clear clutter promptly.

Bright Light Gathers Yang Energy: Maximize natural light, design layered lighting, and avoid dark corners.

Security and Stability are Foundational: Position key furniture (especially sofas and beds) against solid walls, avoiding positions where they float in space or have their back to a door.

Balance and Harmony Create Beauty: Ensure furniture is proportionate in size, arrange spaces with balanced density and openness, and use soft, unified color schemes.

Vitality is Essential: Place healthy, vibrant green plants (e.g., Ivy, Pothos, Monstera) appropriately to add life energy (avoid withered plants). Small Space Tip: Opt for small potted plants or hanging plants.

Neutralize Negative Influences (Sha Qi): Be mindful of common “Sha Qi” like sharp corners (from furniture or walls) pointing directly at you, overhead beams (“beam pressure”), or doors clashing. Mitigate these using plants, screens, door curtains, or curved decor.

Personal Feeling is Paramount: Feng Shui principles are guidelines rather than rigid rules. The ultimate goal is for you to feel comfortable, secure, and happy. If a particular arrangement feels unsettling or uncomfortable, even if it technically “follows the rules,” it should be adjusted.