Direction Guidelines for Living Room
Room Location
Best: North, East, Northeast
Good: Northwest
Avoid: Southwest (reserved for master bedroom)
Seating Direction
Family head: Face East or North
Guests: Face West or South
Important: Never sit with back to door
What to Place Where
Sofa/Main Seating
Position: South or West wall
Host faces East/North
L-shaped in SW corner
Television
Position: Southeast corner
Alternative: North wall
Never in Northeast
Center Table
Shape: Square or rectangle
Avoid glass-top with sharp edges
Keep clutter-free
Showcase/Display
Position: South or West wall
Display achievements, awards
Avoid dead items (dried flowers)
Additional Placements
- Air conditioner: West or South wall
- Chandelier/Main light: Center, slightly towards West
- Clock: North, East, or West wall (never South)
- Paintings: North or East walls - nature, sunrise themes
- Fresh flowers: East or North corner
- Indoor plants: East or North, not Southwest
- Water feature: North or Northeast (if space permits)
- Mirror: North or East wall
Recommended Colors
Light, welcoming colors create positive atmosphere:
White
Cream
Light Blue
Light Green
Light Yellow
Beige
Accent colors: Orange or red for SE corner (fire element)
Avoid: Black, dark gray, too much red (creates aggression)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Furniture blocking passage: Obstructs energy flow
- Cluttered living room: Attracts stagnant energy
- Broken or non-working items: Remove immediately
- Sitting with back to entrance: Creates vulnerability
- TV in Northeast: Disrupts sacred corner
- Dark, unused corners: Accumulates negative energy
- Heavy beam over seating: Causes mental pressure
- Sharp-edged furniture: Creates cutting energy
- Mirrors reflecting clutter: Doubles negative energy
- War/violence artwork: Brings conflict energy
Simple Remedies
For Positive Energy Flow:
- Keep Northeast corner clean and light
- Place a small water fountain in North
- Use wind chimes near entrance
- Keep fresh flowers in East corner
If Living Room is in Southwest:
- Use heavy, grounding colors (beige, brown)
- Place heavy furniture to anchor the space
- Keep lighting moderate, not too bright
- Use earthy decor elements
For Family Harmony:
- Display happy family photos in SW
- Avoid single-person photos
- Keep living room well-lit
- Add laughing Buddha in East or North
For Welcoming Guests:
- Keep entrance to living room clutter-free
- Place welcome decor in North
- Use pleasant fragrances
- Ensure guest seating faces host
Quick Tips
Keep center of room empty
Ensure cross-ventilation
Remove dried flowers immediately
No cactus inside living room
Balance furniture on both sides
Natural light from East is best
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