11 Feng Shui Living Room Tips to Create a Balanced Space, According to Experts

Modern living room with gray sofa, white walls, and geometric black and white doors.

Photo and design by Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Anjie Cho was featured on Good Housekeeping

Believe it or not, your living environment has a direct impact on your overall wellbeing. For this reason, crafting a home that feels balanced and uplifting is key. And what better place to start than by embracing some basic feng shui living room tips.

The ancient Chinese practice focuses on Qi, a force of positivity that correlates to the way objects are arranged in a space. From ensuring that the back of your living room sofa doesn't face the entrance to arranging furniture around a fireplace, there are easy feng shui pointers to help your space flow better — and look good, too.

Living rooms are designed for a variety of purposes — some are cozy escapes for unwinding after a long day's work, others are designed with entertaining in mind. And while you may tailor the room's colors, layout and decor to its overall intention, keep in mind that the room should be treated as a gathering spot, whether it's just for your household or guests. "The phrase indicates that it's a place of living," Cho explains. "Often located closer to the front door, it's more public-facing room in your home as opposed to the bedroom or office, so the colors and layout should reflect that."

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