One place where feng shui experts warn against hanging a mirror is behind a sofa or a bed.
Feng shui sofa in front of window.
Position sofa near the room s focal point s.
Although you never want to block a window a sofa placed in front of one can look great as long as the back of the sofa is relatively low just be sure to leave a gap of about 10 to 12 inches to give the piece some breathing room and to allow for window treatments.
Beds should never be placed under a window unless there is absolutely no other place to put the bed.
So if you have u shape sofa.
The door can either be in front or from the sides.
Sofa likes the port of the country.
In front of a window.
Feng shui principle of sofa is the same.
Just not at the back.
In that case a heavy drape should be hung and closed behind the bed at night.
The spruce michelle becker ideal placement.
Here are some important tips about windows and feng shui.
If you believe that sleeping with a beam over the bed is a feng shui predicament that needs to be avoided at all costs then sitting on the sofa with a beam overhead should be forbidden just as much.
When a sofa is placed on the opposite wall of a living room focal point e g fireplace large picture window a tv eye catching wall etc it divides the room and creates a feeling of discord.
4 beam above sofa.
It will help you to store more good feng shui energy qi chi 气 u shape sofa.
Certified feng shui expert marianne gordon also advises against the weight of objects above sitting spaces.
Feng shui sofa tip.
Don t arrange furniture with the back to a window.
If it can store more water it will be good port.
Avoid having beds under a window.