The living room is considered the face of a house, the place where positive energy flows. Setting up the living room in a feng shui-friendly and aesthetically pleasing way can help bring prosperity to the family. However, not everyone knows how to arrange the living room to be feng shui-friendly.
Here are a few things that homeowners should avoid displaying in the living room as they may affect the family’s prosperity.
Inappropriate landscape paintings
Landscape paintings are often used to decorate living rooms, adding vitality and beauty to the living space while improving feng shui. However, when choosing landscape paintings, homeowners should pay attention to the content of the artwork and avoid selecting paintings with negative connotations for wealth and prosperity. For example, a painting depicting water flowing outward symbolizes the outflow of material wealth, while a painting depicting withered trees, fallen leaves, and gloomy colors indicates economic decline and devastation.
Pictures and sculptures of mythical and fierce creatures
Artworks depicting mythical creatures (such as dragons and lions) or fierce animals convey a sense of dominance and grandeur. However, they also give the impression that the homeowner is dictatorial and controlling, expecting everyone to obey their will. When guests visit, they may feel uncomfortable with this, making it difficult for the homeowner to build relationships and causing the wealth to diminish.
Sharp-edged weapons
Many people enjoy collecting swords, knives, bows, and arrows; however, according to feng shui beliefs, these items should not be displayed in the living room. The living room is a gathering place for people to socialize, chat, and bond. The presence of sharp-edged weapons creates negative energy, damaging relationships and blocking financial fortunes.
Fake plants and flowers
Many families choose fake plants and flowers for the living room as they require minimal maintenance while providing decorative effects. However, according to feng shui, displaying such fake items in the living room for others to see can create conflicts in relationships and disrupt the financial fortunes of family members.
Mirrors
Some people believe that placing mirrors in the living room can create a visual effect, making the room appear larger. However, according to feng shui, mirrors are considered Yin and cold, reflecting energy. They can disrupt the energy flow in the room. Mirrors in the living room can also have negative effects on the financial fortunes and luck of the family if they are facing the entrance, bedroom door, or bathroom door. Therefore, homeowners should consider carefully when installing mirrors in the living room.
This information is for reference and contemplation purposes only.
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