diff --git a/homedecor_seating/init.lua b/homedecor_seating/init.lua
index b70ddf8a..5639fd6f 100644
--- a/homedecor_seating/init.lua
+++ b/homedecor_seating/init.lua
@@ -72,8 +72,8 @@ end
 function lrfurn.fix_sofa_rotation_nsew(pos, placer, itemstack, pointed_thing)
 	local node = minetest.get_node(pos)
 	local colorbits = node.param2 - (node.param2 % 8)
-	local yaw = placer:get_look_yaw()
-	local dir = minetest.yaw_to_dir(yaw-1.5)
+	local yaw = placer:get_look_horizontal()
+	local dir = minetest.yaw_to_dir(yaw)
 	local fdir = minetest.dir_to_wallmounted(dir)
 	minetest.swap_node(pos, { name = node.name, param2 = fdir+colorbits })
 end