Feng Shui’s roots
run way back to ancient China, where it was practiced to harness a room’s
energy. Basically, it’s a glorified practice of decorating that places an
emphasis on practicality and spaciousness. But if we take out the spiritual
elements of Feng Shui and strip it down to its bare bones, we are left with
some great ideas for furniture arrangement!
Assess Your Living Space
Using Feng Shui to artfully arrange your home furniture can yield some great
results, because you’ll end up creating a space that works practically and has a comforting feel. Think about how jarring it can be to walk into a
place that has stuff everywhere – boxes on the floor, trash scattered about, silverware
on tables, cups on TV stands, window sills with change on them, an unnecessary
television – you get the idea. It can make you a bit anxious, right? Now, think
about how nice it is to walk into a place that is open, neat, organized. It’s
peaceful, isn’t it?
Basic Feng Shui Rules
When shopping for your new living room sofa, TV, table or any other piece for your home,
consider the following so you can maximize your space and get the most out of
your furniture!
Get rid of the clutter! That goes for trash, clothes and
anything that doesn’t belong in a living room. If you simply don’t have the
space to put out-of-place things elsewhere, fret not. Just make sure they are
neatly placed somewhere out of the way.
Optimize the amount of natural sunlight getting into your
living room. So if you have stuff on your window sill, move it! And, at every
opportunity, open those shades and blinds to wash your space in beautiful
sunlight.
Keep your furniture out of pathways – basically, don’t make
it difficult to move around. You don’t want an obstacle course in the room
where you relax. Think about the room’s entry and exit points when considering
this.
Put your sofa and chairs against walls. These are your main
pieces because you use them to rest. Having them “anchored” against a solid
object will ensure you’ve got the most space possible to walk around. Also, if
you can, make sure the people sitting have a line of sight toward the room’s
main entry point. Why? Because it’s inviting to walk into a room and be greeted
by the people who are already there. Plus, no one can sneak up on you!
Have a focal point, whether it’s a TV, portrait of your
family or simply a candle on the coffee table. Build your room around it. Also, group objects that are related to
one another. For example, don’t have a sofa on one wall and two chairs on the
other; don’t put an end table next to
the television, etc.
We hope you found this useful. The next time you’re thinking
about adding to or enhancing the Feng
Shui of your living room, stop by our Carthage, TX store or any of our other locations. We have great deals on
accessories, couches and everything else you need to create a comfortable
living space on a budget!
