Feng Shui Furniture - Round Edges and Good Quality
The Best Feng Shui Furniture – Placement is Key
Feng Shui furniture placement is a key element when trying to influence the flow of energy in a home. The best Feng Shui furniture placement does not block or distort the flow of Chi. Do not cram furniture or accessories into a tight space. Energy needs to move freely underneath furniture as well. Furniture too low to the ground blocks the flow. The furniture in a living room should be positioned to face the front door. If it isn’t possible to place the furniture this way, hang mirrors on the wall so the front door can be viewed. People feel less vulnerable when the furniture is facing whoever can enter the room. Furniture placement should be at least three feet separating pieces of furniture from each other. Hang artwork at eye level and consider the Feng Shui bagua when placing accessories around the furniture. The furniture placement should convey a sense of a cozy atmosphere, comfort and good conversation. Empty space is necessary for a good flow of energy.
In Feng Shui, a living room is the heart
of a family, so place the furniture to kick back and relax. The room should
be clutter free and not overly done in furniture. Furniture should be soft,
with rounded edges. High backs on pieces of furniture symbolize support
families give each other. Place televisions in pieces of furniture to hide
the overwhelming electric fields given out. Place plants around pieces of
furniture to attract healthy chi. In long narrow rooms, use rounded or
hexagonal patterns, knobs, and handles on doors. Place heavy furniture in
corner, but not too close to the wall. Do not place furniture so that it
faces a blank wall. This block does not feel good and will leave a person
feeling vulnerable.
The dining room table can be considered an altar in Feng Shui. Formal dining rooms aren’t used much anymore, but the table is an important piece of furniture. Keep the furniture in the dining room free of mail, clothing, and other “junk” that collects everyday. Use this lovely piece of furniture on an everyday basis. Feng Shui, when the furniture is used to eat, it is a blessing to financial life as well. When the furniture is allowed to catch dust, your finances can do the same. Dining room tables and furniture should be round or oval. The furniture should be in proportion to the room. Furniture that wobbles is of poor quality and people will feel unbalanced when eating or sitting on it. Buy an even number of chairs around the table and furniture to keep the energy in balance. Purchase the best quality of wood possible for the furniture as this shows a sense of abundance and wealth.
Furniture does not make or break good
energy flow, but follow a few Feng Shui principles for placing the furniture
in the home and your family will feel better in it.
Furniture gleaming with the patina of time itself in the room we would share; the rarest flowers, mingling aromas with amber’s uncertain redolence; encrusted ceilings echoed in the mirrors and Eastern splendor on the walls - here all would whisper to the soul in secret…
- Beaudelaire (Translated by Richard Howard)
See Also: Desks and Offices ● Entrances ● Kitchens
