Chinese New Year will be here soon, it’s time to rearrange the house for a festive party atmosphere with various typical Chinese New Year decorations. Different from celebrations in general, Chinese New Year is usually celebrated for 15 days because it has deep meaning for those celebrating it. So that the Chinese New Year decorations you display at home feel more impressive, why don’t you try making them yourself? That way, you will feel satisfied to show it off to friends or relatives.
First of all, determine which area will be the center of the celebration, usually the dining area and family room. Once you have found the right area, plan first what you want to prepare, for example dining table settings, Chinese New Year wall decorations that enliven the atmosphere, and much more. Don’t forget, choose a color scheme that best symbolizes Chinese New Year, such as red which is a symbol of good luck and a favorite color throughout the year.
Below are various Chinese New Year inspirations that will make the party atmosphere at home even more festive. Let’s see!
Chinese New Year Table Settings
The dining table is always the center point of every celebratory event, including Chinese New Year. You can decorate the dining table using typical Chinese New Year knickknacks, for example adding red to the tablecloth, tableware, even lanterns. Another idea, create a festive Chinese New Year feel by adding red candles, a goddy bag on the table, beautiful flower vases, and much more.
Place mandarin oranges on the table, golden yellow, which symbolizes prosperity and ever-growing wealth. For those of you who will prepare this fruit in the middle of the table, you should choose one that still has leaves on the stem, because it symbolizes wealth that is always growing.
Chinese New Year Wall Decoration
Don’t leave any empty areas in your house during Chinese New Year. Decorate with various Chinese New Year wall decorations that make the New Year atmosphere even more festive. You can make your own DIY wall projects such as Chinese New Year hangers, flower garlands, Chinese New Year fans, or Chinese New Year wall writing which are characteristic of every Chinese New Year celebration.
Chinese New Year Display Cabinet
A table or display cabinet does not only function as storage in the living room. During the Chinese New Year celebration, you can use this furniture as a center of attention with various Chinese New Year accessories. For example, display ceramic flower vases, Chinese patterned plates, mini pagodas, zither musical instruments, and various things that remind you of Chinese New Year.
Chinese New Year Ceiling Décor
Ceilings are often overlooked when we want to decorate a party. In fact, this area can look extraordinary and liven up the atmosphere of any party. Chinese New Year celebrations will also feel more fun using the right ceiling decorations. Starting from paper lanterns, ribbons, to flower decorations to liven up the room. Combine various colors such as red, yellow, purple and white so that the decoration doesn’t feel monotonous.