A new moon will rise on 1st February in the much anticipated Chinese New Year of 2022. It is the year of the Tiger, promising new opportunities for success, happiness and love for the whole family. Cities all over the world will be brimming with red and gold to celebrate this momentous occasion, so why not join and make your very own home the place to be with the help of Great Chinese New Year home decoration ideas with Koala Living’s range of Living, Dining and Homewares.

Chinese New Year Decor

The origins of the Chinese New Year decorations and traditions is from a legend where a mythical beast wreaked havoc on an ancient Chinese village at the beginning of each new year, and the villagers realized that the creature was afraid of bright lights, loud noises and the colour red. The foundations of the traditions are still being followed today to bring about prosperity and luck to households all over the world with Chinese New Year home decorations. Koala Living has many red and gold items such as the Crimson Storm Painting, Sandringham Coffee Tabl and Alice Dining Table II.

Chinese New Year Decorations!

• Salma Chair - One could almost say that the Salma Chair was made with the Chinese New Year in mind. The Salma is a stunning display of maroon velvet with gold highlights that cover a cleverly designed and perfectly cushioned frame.


• Declan Bar Cart - Does red coloured spirits in a bottle count as Chinese New Year decor? In any case, there is no better way to present these spirits than with the one- of-a-kind Declan Bar Cart.


• Round Ginkgo Leaf Mirror - Dancing around the diameter of this beautiful mirror is expertly handcrafted metal, shaped in the form of beautiful Ginkgo leaves. The presence of this beautiful mirror will further accentuate the beauty of your Chinese New Year Decorations..

Chinese Traditional Decorations

• Chinese Red Lanterns - These beautiful red lanterns are passed down from family members, store-bought or handmade. Even a couple of these will give your home a mystical aesthetic with its beautiful illumination of red and gold.


• Chunlian or Spring Festival Couplets - Poetic lines are drawn vertically on red paper, with a message that brings about hope and optimism that would resonate throughout your household. The Chunlian are traditionally hung on the sides or above your front door. Serving as a creative welcome message for all your friends and family. Making them could be a fun activity for your kids as well.


• Hóngbāo or Chinese Red Envelopes - These rectangular envelopes are printed with best wishes and given to family and friends in the hope of sharing good luck and blessings. Although normally given as gifts, the leftovers can be used to decorate your home with their red and gold beauty.

Chinese New Year centrepieces

With the furniture and decorations in check, it's time to think about the Héxīn or the Chinese new year centrepiece ideas. Most notably the Ginkgo has been used as a symbol of peace, hope and vitality - see Koala Living’s range of Ginkgo centrepieces including Angel Ginkgo Tree Stand , Antique gold ginkgo leaf plate and Cora Ginkgo With Marble Base - Large . Money Trees are another option - they feature branches of artificial plants decorated with a collection of Hóngbāo, meant to symbolize prosperity. Lucky Cat Statues, meant to symbolize luck, offers a touch of charm and fun to your living spaces. And All of these Chinese New Year Centerpiece ideas are great and can add a lot to your home, but one must not forget the true centrepiece of this marvellous occasion, which is the family.