Home Living Room Feng Shui Do's and Don'ts - Home Design Treasury 3 (VCD + Book)

Author: Wang Weiguang
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The Position of the Living Room
The best position for the living room is in the front part of the house, near the entrance, to directly absorb the energy entering through the door. If it is necessary to pass through a corridor to reach the living room, the corridor must be kept tidy and well-lit to avoid obstructing the flow of energy. In multi-story designs, the living room should be on the lower level. Below, we will analyze how to arrange the eight directions for good Feng Shui, and according to the principles of the Five Elements' mutual generation and control, to enhance the corresponding eight aspects of life.
Northeast (Jian) · Health · Green:
The northeast direction is closely related to the health of the family. Green in the northeast direction is linked to the well-being of the residents. Placing lush plants in this area can promote family health and longevity. Displaying water-related items or landscape paintings is also beneficial, as water nourishes wood.
Southeast (Xu) · Reputation · Red and Purple:
The southeast direction's Feng Shui brings fame and recognition to the family, especially for the breadwinner. The southeast belongs to the fire element and favors red and purple. It is suitable to hang pictures of phoenixes, flamingos, or sunrises. Red rugs or red wooden decorations (as wood generates fire) are also appropriate. Installing lighting in this area can further enhance reputation. If a mirror must be placed here (it is best avoided), it should be a small one, as mirrors belong to the water element, and water extinguishes fire, which is unfavorable for reputation.
Northwest (Bing) · Offspring · Gold, Silver, and White:
The northwest direction is related to the fortune of offspring and belongs to the metal element. It favors white, gold, and silver. Metal carvings, six-column hollow metal wind chimes, TVs, and speakers are suitable for this area. Since earth generates metal, placing white vases or natural crystals can also enhance offspring fortune.
North (Kan) · Career · Black and Blue:
The north represents career fortune and belongs to the water element, favoring blue or black. Placing water-related items in this area benefits the resident's career. For example, fish tanks, landscape paintings, water carts, water plants, and dynamic decorations like Feng Shui wheels can strengthen career fortune. Alternatively, black metal decorations can be used, as metal generates water. It is best to avoid colors and decorations that clash in the Five Elements.
Northeast (Jian) · Scholarly Luck · Yellow:
If there are children preparing for exams, it is best to pay attention to the Feng Shui layout of this direction. The northeast belongs to the earth element and favors yellow and earthy tones. Ceramic vases and items that combine earth and metal (such as the Wenchang Tower) are suitable for enhancing the energy of this area. Natural crystals and tall bamboo placed here are also effective.
Northwest (Bing) · Favorable Connections · White:
Strengthening the energy of the northwest direction helps attract helpful people and improve relationships. The northwest belongs to the metal element, so it is suitable to place white, gold, or silver metal decorations, such as metal carvings or table lamps with white circular shades. Using red ropes with six ancient coins or hanging six-column hollow metal wind chimes can also attract favorable connections.
Southeast (Xu) · Wealth · Green:
The southeast of the living room represents the family's wealth position and belongs to the wood element, favoring green. Placing wood-related items in this area attracts wealth, with round-leafed green plants being the most effective. Dry flowers should absolutely be avoided, as they carry too much yin energy. This area is also suitable for placing a fish tank, as water nourishes wood. Keeping eight goldfish and one black fish in the tank is ideal. Note that the size of the fish tank should match the living room space—too large or too small is not advisable.
Southwest (Si) · Love · Yellow:
Earth gives birth to all things and governs love and romance. If you want to enhance marriage or relationship fortune, this direction in the living room is particularly important. The southwest belongs to the earth element, and the enhancement methods are the same as for the northeast. Placing vases with flowers or placing blooming plants or pendant-style table lamps can increase energy and promote harmonious relationships. Natural crystals and family photos also have the same effect.