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The living room serves as the initial space of a home, functioning not only for hosting guests but also as a gathering place for family members. It is often invested in for comfort, aesthetics, and attention to detail more than other spaces, given its significant role in Eastern culture throughout history.
Here are some architectural and feng shui considerations to take into account when designing the living room:
Avoid dividing the living room into multiple small compartments
When the width of the house is spacious, the side of the living room can be utilized for additional spaces. However, in cases where the width of the house is narrow, dividing the living room along its length for purposes such as parking, workspace, or altar space is considered inauspicious in feng shui. Partitioning the living room will disrupt the natural flow of energy circulation, causing difficulties in achieving optimal feng shui arrangements.
If you find a living room too spacious and wish to divide it, consider using open partitions or furniture instead of enclosing it with solid walls to create separate rooms. Using open partitions not only maintains the normal flow of energy circulation but also fosters better connectivity and openness among family members and guests.
Ensure easy accessibility to the living room.
In some cases, accessing the living room through bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or dining areas can compromise necessary privacy and inconvenience guests.
The living room must have ample natural light.
In terrace houses, if there is a long front yard with additional space for parking, the living room tends to be pushed further back, often lacking sufficient light unless there is a skylight. Sitting in such areas can feel stuffy and uncomfortable, making it difficult to stay for long periods.
Light represents the Fire element in the five elements theory, bringing harmony and balance to the space, as well as vitality and prosperity. Feng shui principles consider a lack of light in the living room as unfavorable, and even dark corners require proper lighting arrangements.
Natural light promotes the flow of air currents within the house, dispersing any accumulated negative energies.
Carefully consider placing the toilet adjacent to the living room.
This can easily compromise the privacy and elegance when someone uses it. Placing the toilet next to the living room, whether at the front or in the middle of the house, can lead to unpleasant situations. If the toilet is not clean and located near a drafty area, it may inadvertently spread odors throughout the house.
The principle of placing the living room in feng shui is to situate it in the auspicious sector, while the toilet represents the inauspicious sector. Therefore, caution is advised when positioning them adjacent to each other.
Ensure the sofa's placement aligns well with the living room space.
Ensure that the sofa doesn't obstruct traffic flow to other rooms. If the width of the house allows, consider creating a pathway behind the sofa to avoid disruption during conversations or TV viewing. Especially for the homeowner's seat, besides being actively involved in entertaining guests, it should also be positioned to oversee the entry points of the house, avoiding facing inward.
According to feng shui, the sofa should be placed in auspicious positions within the Eight Mansions and even the Flying Stars chart. The more frequently the living room is used, the more attention should be paid to this. Apart from positioning, attention should also be given to seating orientation, including TV viewing and conversational angles. Both perspectives should be favorable for the users.
The living room decor should match the facade's style.
For a modern facade, the interior decor should complement contemporary styles rather than classical ones. Implementing classical interior design in a modern facade creates a noticeable discordance. When architectural styles lack harmony, homes risk losing their rhythm and coherence in design intentions.
In terms of feng shui, both the facade and the living room play crucial roles in influencing the flow of energy into the house. When decorating with colors, materials, and shapes, they correspond to one or more elemental forces. If the facade and the living room harmonize, the elemental forces from the facade to the living room will align, thereby facilitating a smoother flow of energy into the interior.
Posted by: Nguyen Ha Minh Quang
Keywords: What should be considered regarding the architecture and feng shui of the living room?
