Not happy with your living room? Maybe it’s time to feng shui your living room to create peace and harmony in your life.

The ideal and favorable location of the living room is in the South-East, characterized by lively, uplifting tree energy.

Tree energy is one of the five elements in feng shui. Some call it Wood energy. When we say uplifting the tree energy, it means using wooden furniture, actual plants, any wood or paper and tall green objects.

But do you know that there are things to avoid in the living room? Here’s the list and why:

Spiky plants – sharp-pointed leaves cuts the chi energy preventing smooth flow in your living room. So plants like palms and yuccas should be avoided. These plants are not safe around kids anyway.

Clutter! – we all know that a cluttered room leads to a cluttered life. In feng shui, to prevent chi energy from stagnating, keep the living rooms free of household clutter and too many decorative objects. Less is more. Ottomans in living rooms are good storage for clutter if you’re having a hard time parting with your stuff.

Closed curtains – we should keep the curtains open to allow energizing sunlight  freely  into the rooms. Keep curtains wide open during the day. You will also save energy by using natural light in daytime.

Over-furnishing – chi energy needs to move so keep furniture to a minimum.

Protruding corners – protruding corners like the sharp corner of a shelf or side table must be covered to avoid cutting the chi energy. You can screen them by using bushy plants or drape them with fabric/tablecloth.

Now after you applied feng shui in your living room but still feels stagnant, a water feature can boost favorable chi energy especially if  placed in the south-east part of the room. You can use an aquarium, a waterfall painting, and the like. Happy reorganizing!

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living room photo from Smart Furniture

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What do you think of the above “stones”? Lovely isn’t it? Will you be caught with these “stones” in your living or family room? These “stones” looked heavy to carry let alone try moving it, so no way will these “stones” land in the living room. But wait up! If these “stones” fooled you then it deserves a second look. These are actually oversized “stone” floor cushions. Amazing isn’t it? I was fooled the first time I saw it. South African textile designer Ronel Jordaan designed these fabulous felted wool stones. The cover of the cushions are 100% merino wool. What I particularly like about these “stone” cushions because of its shape, it prevents “cutting chi.” In feng shui, chi energy should be able to flow well inside and outside the home. It is said that sharp corners on furniture can cause “cutting chi” that can make chi energy swirl that lead to disorientation and confusion, in time, ill health. These “stones” are a winner, aside from you can fool anyone who pays you a visit, it also enhances good feng shui into your home.

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