About Feng Shui and Furniture Placement

Feng Shui, as a practice can be varied and complex, with a history dating back over 3,500 years. Founded on the idea that the flow of energy, called Qi or Chi, can be negative or positive, following a few Feng Shui principles for placing the furniture around your home will help your family feel better for it. 

Feng Shui originated in China, and is a system of aesthetics that combines Heaven and Earth, specifically the laws of Astronomy and Geography respectively. In English, Feng Shui, pronounced Fung Shway, means wind-water and Qi referes to a moving life force, which plays an essential role, either positively or negatively. 

The best furniture placement in Feng Shui does not block or distort the flow of Qi. Energy needs to flow freely around furniture, including underneath.  Cramming furniture or accessories into a too small space or too low to the floor will block the flow. In Feng Shui, the living room is the heart of the family so keep it clutter free and not overly done. 

• Furniture in the living room should be positioned to face the front door, if possible.  If not, hang mirrors so that the front door can be viewed.  This is to help prevent feelings of vulnerability. 


• Soft furniture with rounded edges and high backs symbolize the support families give each other. 


• Place televisions in pieces of furniture to hide the overwhelming electric fields given out.


• There should be at least 3 feet of space between furniture and this goes for a bed and nightstand as well as a couch and coffee table. 


• Plants placed around pieces of furniture attracts healthy Chi. 


• In long narrow rooms, use rounded or hexagonal patterns, knobs and handles on the doors.


• Heavy furniture should be in the corner but not touching the wall.


• Do not place furniture so that it faces a blank wall, this increases feelings of vulnerability. 


• Accessories should be kept at eye level and large frames should be placed over large furniture.


• Furniture in the dining room should be free of mail, clothes and other daily clutter as the dining room table is considered an alter in the family home.


• Try to eat at your dining table everyday as Feng Shui considers this financially advantageous. 


• Keep your home dust free as dust draws negative energy to you and your finances.


• The dining room table should be round or oval and be in proportion to the room. 


• Buy an even number of chairs and furniture to keep the energy in balance. 


• Furniture that wobbles is of poor quality and promotes unbalanced chi. Purchase the best quality furniture you can afford as this shows a sense of abundance and wealth. 


• A good quality mattress in the bedroom promotes a balanced chi.


• Use only plants with rounded leaves.


• Keep your bed positioned so that it faces the door.


• Place your frequently used items at eye level.