How to place the sofa in the living room? The orientation and position are all important!
May 30, 2025
In our home decoration, the living room can be said to be a very important part. Because this is where the host receives guests, and it is also the place that best reflects the host's taste. In the decoration of the living room, the sofa can be said to be the top priority. The choice and placement of the sofa determines the style and final effect of the living room, and there is also the saying of Feng Shui in China. Today we will talk about what are the considerations for the placement and orientation of the sofa in the living room.
Orientation of the sofa in the living room
1. The TV should be placed in the direction opposite to the entrance, and the sofa should be placed in the opposite direction in a relatively hidden way. In this way, according to the Book of Changes, the air entering the door does not rush directly to the person on the sofa, but forms a vortex in the room, which will be better for people. Moreover, if a TV wall is made and placed at the entrance, it will also make people's eyes bright after entering the door.
2. The direction of the sofa is determined by the owner's favorite direction. For example, the favorite direction of "Yang Ming Huo Xiang Ren" is the southwest direction, so a sofa facing southwest will be beneficial to the owner's fortune, can improve personal fortune, can generate the magnetic field of the house, and can bring good luck.
3. There should not be a mirror behind the sofa. There should not be a large mirror behind the sofa. When people sit on the sofa, others can clearly see the back of the person's head from the mirror, which is very bad. If the mirror is beside but not behind, the back of the head will not be reflected in the mirror.
Tips for placing sofas in the living room
1. The sofa should be placed in a better position in the living room, because the living room is where the family gathers. Choosing a good direction to place the sofa can allow the whole family to enjoy good luck, which is not something that sofa brands can provide. If you don't pay attention to the placement skills of the sofa, it is possible that you are sitting on the sofa and chatting, but your good luck is slowly moving away from you.
2. Sofas can be divided into single sofas, double sofas, long sofas, L-shaped sofas, round sofas, etc. in terms of shape. In terms of materials, they can be divided into leather sofas, cloth sofas, rattan sofas, and traditional rosewood chairs. In terms of colors and shapes, there are even more varieties. In residential Feng Shui, sofas are particular about the number, shape, material, color, and shape of sofas. It is more taboo to use one and a half sets, or two sets of square and round sofas at the same time.
3. If the sofa is in a straight line with the door, it is called "counterattack" in the Book of Changes. The disadvantages are quite large, which will cause family members to leave and wealth to be scattered everywhere. In this case, it is best to move the sofa away to avoid conflict with the door. If there is no place to move it, you can only put a screen between the two. In this way, the air flowing into the house from the door will not rush directly to the sofa, and the family will not be dispersed and can gather together, and the wealth will not be leaked. If the sofa is facing the door, it is not a big deal. There is no need to dodge left and right, and there is no need to put a screen to resolve it.
Chinese people pay attention to meaning, especially Feng Shui. The placement of furniture sometimes has an invisible impact on these. After reading these points, is the position of your sofa correct?
