Chinese New Year is celebrated as the beginning of the new lunar calendar for the Chinese community. It is often associated with fortune or prosperity bringing luck in any form possible. As the gong sound echoes louder and new homes are rolled with pineapples, what are the do’s and don’ts to bring in an abundance of good feng shui this festive season? Scroll on to dive deep into this chapter!
1. Paint the town Red
Red is the colour that symbolises luck and fortune, paint your home in this vivid hue with decor pieces around your home. It is also synonymous with the Chinese New Year vibes. So have your red lanterns beaming around your frontal entrance, have a red ribbon tied around your entrance as decor pieces, and use red velvet cushions in the common area for a touch of luxe and grandeur. Make sure you keep your hands away from picking white and black decor pieces. Did you know that adding red can bring a visually lively look to your home, so don’t dwindle around with this shade.
2. Throw and cleanse
Lit up the incense stick to slip into an absolute zen moment as you declutter your space. Always ensure that before decorating your home, you declutter it of all the old belongings, torn clothes, broken decor pieces, and faulty clocks that are not working, possibly all the clutter that doesn’t bring in good Feng Shui. This new year, you need the good master snake to glide into your space with all the luck and goodness to fill your full year.
3. Swap for fresh plants or long-lasting greenery
The last thing you want lying around your home on Chinese New Year is dead, wilted plants staring back at you and your guests as they survive the humid Asian weather. So, to keep things visually fresh and green, either choose long-lasting flowers as decor pieces, such as orchids, or choose plastic greeneries that look real, so you don't have to worry about them being calamitous during the lunar festival.
4. Lighting lighting lighting!
You may not even have this in mind but lighting plays such a huge role in prepping your space for this new year that’s just weeks away! First thing first, fix all your light bulbs so they don’t go out of fuse on the day of the event, cause that’s a huge bad omen in Chinese culture. Next, have bright lights everywhere, especially yellow or gold lights that symbolises golden coins and fortunes shining in. Then, wipe all your windows clear of any dust or debris so there’s a lot of natural light coming in during the day. Folks, Chinese lanterns light up spaces too, with a traditional flair, so have them around your entrance, welcoming guests into a warm and bring Chinese New Year!
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This Chinese New Year is not only about prosperity but also about togetherness. So gather your family and friends and do some spring cleaning before the new year arrives. Sunnyside wishes all of you a happy, prosperous, and joyful Chinese New Year! Gong Xi Fa Chai!
