With Chinese New Year just a few weeks away from Christmas, switching from one seasonal look to another is as easy as making small changes to your existing decor. While many Singaporean homeowners embrace the tradition of decorating their homes for Chinese New Year, some may find it a hassle or troublesome.
Decorating a home for Chinese New Year can be time-consuming and requires effort. Most of us may have busy schedules with work, family responsibilities, and other commitments, making it challenging to find the time needed for extensive CNY decorations.
So, what to do? With so little time and so much CNY visitations and guests, interior stylist Mike Tan shares his tips on fuss-free decorating for your home this Chinese New Year.
Less is more
Small details can make a big impact when implemented in the right areas. In this corner of Mike’s living room (pictured above), he added a bouquet of festive flowers, along with little trinkets, to liven up the room.
“Always ensure that your festive decorations fit seamlessly in with the look of your home. When in doubt, always think less is more.” – Mike Tan, interior stylist and founder of home decor shop in Joo Chiat, EGG3.
Stick to your regular interior style
Don’t let the festive decorations overtake the look of your domain. Your home’s regular interior decor should remain the focal point regardless of the occasion, so do not let the Chinese New Year decorations overpower your space.
Have a statement decor piece
Instead of filling up the entire space with CNY decoration, concentrate on creating a key decorative element to set the scene. Mike’s red floral centrepiece on his dining table is instantly eye-catching, and gets his home primed for festivities.
Home decor items
Instead of festive decorating, consider keeping your home well-maintained as a way to celebrate every day of the year. The little black and white decor touches in Mike’s bedroom help to anchor the look of the space while making it feel cosier and more inviting as well.