The placement of sofas in the living room has feng shui implications; knowing these can bring you good luck.

Placing sofas in the living room is common, as they serve many purposes, such as entertaining guests or providing a place to relax. However, for families who value feng shui, the placement of the living room sofa is quite particular. Are you aware of the feng shui taboos regarding living room sofas? Today, Delopi Sofa will explain the feng shui taboos of sofa placement. Let's take a look.

In Feng Shui, sofas should have a solid backing, meaning a firm support or backing against a wall, symbolizing peace of mind. If the sofa is backed by a window, door, or passageway without a solid wall, it signifies a lack of support and a dissipation of positive energy, making it difficult to retain good fortune. Therefore, leather or fabric sofas in the living room should ideally have a solid backing, preferably against a wall. From a modern psychological perspective, a sofa without support can create a feeling of insecurity and vulnerability. Rearranging the sofa to have a solid backing, such as placing a low cabinet or screen behind it, can help.

Avoid placing sofas under beams in the living room. If there's a beam directly above your sofa, it's considered "beam pressing down" and can negatively impact those sitting on it, bringing bad luck. This should be avoided as much as possible. When decorating your living room, take beams into account. You can also place two potted lucky bamboo plants on either side of the sofa to counteract the negative energy. For small apartments, especially with fabric sofas, avoid placing them under beams, as this can create a sense of tension and negatively affect your luck.

There are many types of sofas, categorized by shape or material, offering a wide variety. In Feng Shui, the number of sofa sets in the living room is also important; it's considered unlucky to have one and a half sets or to combine square and round modern sofas. The sofa should ideally be placed in an auspicious direction in the living room. Feng Shui dictates that sofas should be placed in a lucky location so that the whole family can benefit from its positive energy. When purchasing sofas, choose sets with consistent shapes from manufacturers of genuine leather or fabric sofas. For example, if the sofas are straight-lined, then choose a set of straight-lined sofas. Avoid pairing straight-lined sofas with round sofas, as this is considered inauspicious.