Many people like to place some hanging decorations and ornaments at home. Not only do they beautify the space, but they can also bring good luck. Some people prefer to put small ornaments such as antiques, calligraphy, or hanging items in the living room. However, when choosing these decorations, one should be careful, otherwise, due to improper selection, these hanging items may carry some so-called negative energy, bringing misfortune to the family. Let's now learn together with Huayi Fortune-telling website about the feng shui rules for hanging decorations in the living room.

The Rules of Feng Shui Hanging Decorations in the Living Room

1. The Wall Clock in the Living Room

A wall clock is one of the indispensable hanging decorations in the living room. A beautiful wall clock not only helps remind time, but also enhances the overall design of the living room. However, the simpler the item, the more knowledge it contains. The placement of a wall clock cannot be decided by mood alone. Here are some common taboos about the placement of wall clocks, let's learn together.

1. It is not advisable to hang a clock above the sofa. Otherwise, people who often sit there may feel uneasy.

2. If placing or hanging a clock in the bedroom, the method is similar to that in the house, but it is not suitable to hang a clock above the bed head.

2. Calligraphy in the Living Room

After finishing interior decoration, most people will hang calligraphy in the living room to decorate it and give a sense of elegance. In fact, if calligraphy is placed in the right position, it can bring good fortune. If you hang calligraphy above the sofa, it is best to hang it horizontally, making the painting and sofa form two balanced lines. If the main door of the house directly faces the bedroom, you can hang a piece of calligraphy on the bedroom door, because according to feng shui, it is not auspicious for the main door to directly face the bedroom. Also, it is best to avoid characters with a cold or bleak meaning, to ensure a good omen.

3. Paintings in the Living Room

Feng shui paintings are an important part of many households' interior design to enhance the atmosphere of the home. Common auspicious paintings include peony paintings, symbolizing wealth and prosperity; lotus and carp paintings, symbolizing surplus every year; pine and crane paintings, symbolizing health and longevity. Some people hang landscape paintings in the living room, but it is important to note the direction of the water flow—water should flow from outside to inside. For paintings of galloping horses, the horse's head should not face outside the house.

The Rules of Hanging Paintings in the Living Room

1. Calligraphy: The most common use of calligraphy in feng shui is to block "door evil." For example, if the main door directly faces the bedroom, which is considered unfavorable in feng shui, because the fast airflow caused by the opening and closing of the door can directly "rush" into the room. In this case, you can hang calligraphy on the bedroom door.

2. "One Sailing Smoothly" Painting: Due to the principles of the five elements' generation and control, it is not suitable to hang it in the south. Additionally, it should be noted that the waves under the ship must not face the doors or windows.

3. "Fish Playing in Water" Painting: In Guangdong culture, water represents wealth, and fish symbolize "abundance every year" and "continuous abundance." Therefore, the painting of two fish playing in water or nine fish is most suitable to be placed in the "wealth corner" at a 45-degree angle from the front door, to bring the meaning of attracting wealth.

4. Peony Painting: As the national flower, peony symbolizes wealth and auspiciousness, and has always been very popular. When placing peony paintings at home, they are usually placed in the north or south, since peony belongs to wood, and the north is the "water" area in feng shui, where wood thrives when nourished by water. The south is the "fire" area, where wood generates fire, representing prosperity. This layout has enhanced the feng shui's nine purple wealth star in recent decades. Since the west is the "metal" area, and wood should not be controlled by metal, peony paintings are generally not suitable for placement in the west. Peony symbolizes wealth, beauty, and prosperity, and is suitable for hanging in the living room and bedroom.

5. Lotus Painting: It is also known as lotus, symbolizing harmony, and being unstained by the mud. For those who believe in Buddhism, it also symbolizes completeness and kindness. It is suitable to hang in the living room, meeting rooms, and elderly bedrooms.

6. Landscape Painting: The arrangement of landscape paintings is quite particular. They are generally suitable to be placed in the back of the entire house (the opposite side of the door) or on the left side of the seat or bed. Landscape paintings with flat and round mountains can also be hung behind the desk as a "mountain support," which can enhance the fortune of benefactors. They are suitable to be placed in the living room, meeting rooms, and behind office chairs.

7. Bamboo Painting: It symbolizes rising and progress, with each bamboo joint climbing higher. It is suitable to be hung in the study, children's bedroom, and office.

8. "Eagle Spreading Its Wings" Painting: The painting of an eagle spreading its wings is usually hung in the study and living room, symbolizing "a long journey" and "great achievements." However, it should be especially noted that after hanging the painting, the eagle's "beak" should not face the head of a person, so it is not suitable to hang it above sofas or chairs.