An ancestral method, which teaches physical but also moral plenitude, Feng Shui decoration remains focused on a judicious layout of your living rooms. These different methods shed light on the way we live on a daily basis but also on our requirements through interior decoration.
A concept from Yin and Yang
Feng Shui according to “wind and water” has its origins in China. The way in which the interior of a house is arranged has notable impacts on the behavior of the inhabitants who compose it and integrates different concepts to do so. Yin and Yang depending on the moon and the sun must be fully integrated into the interior decoration of a house:
- Yin: represents more the dark part;
- Yang: describes the luminous part.
Five elements also represent the first material manifestations of natures represented by wood, fire, earth, metal as well as water. The other eight directions correspond to the different cardinal points and thus define eight kinds of "ch'i".
Interior Feng Shui design
Note: The “ch’i” is an omnipresent force that moves throughout the universe.
The importance of the living room in Feng Shui
Feng Shui interior in traditional style
The living room is a very important room in a house. This generally has the largest surface area and allows the light to ideally radiate but also the different perceptions brought by the South-East, South, South-West, West.
The layout of the living room is very important in Feng Shui, the seats and even the furniture define the primary atmosphere of this friendly room.
The furniture must therefore not be bulky, thus leaving significant spaces for this circulation specific to Feng Shui. So by sitting comfortably on your sofa, you will be able to enjoy this ideal decoration designed for your well-being.
Note: To go further, choose the color of your sofa according to your tastes and what governs your interior.
Feng Shui concepts to know...
A so-called Feng Shui interior can be scrupulously created, the important thing being not to make any mistakes or to identify them to optimize your living space.
Feng Shui and Sofa Bed
Feng Shui is based on simple principles, one of which is essential: having as much space as possible in your living space, therefore, space-saving furniture is of great use in this art of living.
Feng Shui layout seen from above
In Feng Shui, it is essential to respect the different directions of traffic. If the living room faces North, it will be advisable to choose the red and brown color. In order to energize the ch'i.
If the living room is oriented towards the North-East, increase the Yin surfaces by using deep red in particular. On the other hand, if the exhibition is rather oriented towards the North-West, the shades of yellow and browns will highlight the energy.
Good to know: discover how to cleverly arrange a small living space.
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If your living room also serves as a bedroom, it can also be arranged in the Feng Shui style with ideal North, North-West or West orientations. The tones should remain soft and rather relaxing at the same time. Your bed or sofa bed must be placed at least 20 cm from the floor. And the space must be spacious enough to allow free circulation.
The Feng Shui bedroom will also need to be tidy in a certain way with for example the clothes located in the wardrobe and not outside. The lights should be soft and pleasant.
Feng Shui and sofa: mistakes to avoid
In Feng Shui, promiscuity with certain objects and the sofa should be avoided as much as possible:
- Green plants: sticking plants to the sofa is not recommended because they retransmit Yang;
- The mirror: installing a mirror is also not recommended as it reflects negative images. It is therefore necessary to space the sofa from it as much as possible.
- Beams: they are also not recommended in Feng Shui decoration. But many old homes have them, so it is necessary to increase the space between the sofa and one or more beams as much as possible.
