Chinese New Year is a vibrant celebration steeped in rich traditions and customs. It’s the time when homes come alive with carefully chosen decorations and symbolic items, all meant to welcome good fortune and prosperity for the year ahead. Decorating your home for Chinese New Year is a cherished tradition, bringing joy and prosperity while setting the tone for the year ahead.
Lucky Colours For Good Feng Shui
Red, gold, and green are considered auspicious colours in Feng Shui. Incorporating these into your Chinese New Year decoration for the office or home can enhance the positive energy. Avoid white and black as they are associated with mourning.
To help you achieve an Ong-Filled festive atmosphere this new year, here are some auspicious decor ideas for CNY:
Lanterns
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, hang bright red lanterns at your entrance as they make any space feel more joyous and prosperous in no time. Traditionally, Chinese lanterns are coloured bright red to represent joy and to drive off misfortune.
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Fook
Written inverted, the Chinese character for “fortune” (fook) represents wealth raining down from high. Hang it on walls or plum blossom branches for extra prosperity.
Paper Cutouts
Decorate windows or walls with intricate red paper cutouts featuring auspicious designs represent happiness and prosperity. Popular subjects for paper cuttings are the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac (rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig). Other common motifs include fish (represent abundance), peaches (symbolize longevity), and dragons and phoenixes (powerful creatures associated with good luck and prosperity).
Kumquat Trees
Buy and display these trees because kumquate trees bring good fortune and financial success in the coming year— good fortune and wealth are referred to as “orange” and “tangerine” in Chinese. Looking to bake some luck into your lives? Pick up a few of these lucky plants to keep as houseplants and use in baking.
Fortune Cat
Fortune Cats, otherwise known as Maneki Neko, is a lucky charm that’s popular in Japanese and Chinese cultures. Bring in a Fortune Cate to attract good luck and financial success.
Chinese Couplets
One of the most widespread and integral traditions is the hanging of spring festival couplets. These poetic red strips convey hopes for a prosperous year ahead.
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Red Tablecloth
A red tablecloth for your dining table is not just about the vibrant colour; it’s about ushering in luck and happiness during meal times, adding a festive touch to your dining area.
Tea Set Display
Showcase an elegant tea set to honor harmony and respect. Place it on your coffee table or side table for functionality for your festive gatherings.
Floral Table Decor
Incorporating floral elements in your dining room decor brings a sense of freshness and new beginnings. Plus, fresh or artificial flowers symbolize renewal and growth.
Red Cushion Overhaul
Swapping your usual pillows for red sofa cushions infuses happiness into your area. To enhance this effect, add red throw blankets for extra warmth and a cozy, festive look.
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