What Feng Shui considerations should be taken into account when placing sofas in the living room?

Sofas serve many functions in the living room, such as resting, chatting, and entertaining guests, playing an important role. In Feng Shui, the placement of the living room sofa has a significant impact on the family's well-being and fortune. So, what Feng Shui considerations should be taken into account when placing a sofa in the living room?

The sofa should be placed in an auspicious location within the house. The sofa is often the focal point of the home, as family members are accustomed to sitting on it. Placing it in an auspicious location allows the whole family to benefit from positive energy and ensures peace and well-being. Generally, an auspicious location is at a 45-degree angle from the main entrance of the living room, facing south. For example, a commonly used leather or fabric sofa can be placed in this auspicious location.

The back of the sofa should be against a wall. This means there should be a solid wall behind the sofa for support, symbolizing having a solid backing. If the sofa is backed by a window, door, or passageway, it's equivalent to having no support. Psychologically speaking, an empty space behind the sofa creates a feeling of insecurity. Sofa styles from manufacturers of genuine leather or fabric sofas, such as straight sofas, corner sofas, or sectional sofas, can be placed against a wall. If there isn't a solid wall behind the sofa, a screen can be used instead.

Avoid having one and a half sets of sofas, or mixing square and round sofas. Sofas come in various shapes, including single sofas, two-seater sofas, vertical sofas, and round sofas. They also come in different fabrics, such as genuine leather and fabric. The number of sofa sets is important; it's best to avoid having one and a half sets or mixing square and round sofas. Either choose all vertical sofas or all round sofas. For example, for small apartments, you could choose several vertical fabric sofa sets.