How to Stylishly Decorate With Red and Gold for Chinese New Year
A red-and-gold interior doesn’t have to end up looking like the inside of a Chinese restaurant
Red and gold can look elegant
The touches of bold red in this monochrome lounge area create an elegant effect. The richness of the colour is balanced by the neutral tones. For Chinese New Year add a few bunches of red peonies (known as the ‘flower of riches and honour’) or a potted miniature kumquat tree that’s a symbol of abundance and happiness.
The touches of bold red in this monochrome lounge area create an elegant effect. The richness of the colour is balanced by the neutral tones. For Chinese New Year add a few bunches of red peonies (known as the ‘flower of riches and honour’) or a potted miniature kumquat tree that’s a symbol of abundance and happiness.
Red and gold can look inviting
If your interior style is more maximalist than minimalist, mix up muted golds and darker reds for a warm and inviting space. In this image the various tone-on-tone shades are balanced by off-white, while the lighter gold touches prevent it from being too ‘heavy’. Using clean-lined furniture – like the coffee table – to inject modernity.
If your interior style is more maximalist than minimalist, mix up muted golds and darker reds for a warm and inviting space. In this image the various tone-on-tone shades are balanced by off-white, while the lighter gold touches prevent it from being too ‘heavy’. Using clean-lined furniture – like the coffee table – to inject modernity.
Red and gold can look funky
Adding red, orange or burnished gold to a minimalist grey, black and white colour palette could come off as a tad ‘80s-man-cave-cum-retro. Not a good look! In the design here, however, the mix of textures and shades of grey give it a more up-to-date look. The addition of the dried leaves on display adds another layer of interest and juxtaposes some irregular shapes against the modern lines of the furniture.
Adding red, orange or burnished gold to a minimalist grey, black and white colour palette could come off as a tad ‘80s-man-cave-cum-retro. Not a good look! In the design here, however, the mix of textures and shades of grey give it a more up-to-date look. The addition of the dried leaves on display adds another layer of interest and juxtaposes some irregular shapes against the modern lines of the furniture.
Celebrate your Chinese heritage with style
There’s no reason not to celebrate either your Chinese heritage or the historical culture of China. There are so many ways to add a sense of heritage in a modern way. In this instance, the combination of the traditional sideboard and urn with the bright blue door and European chair and mirror combine to create a harmony of red, blue and timber.
There’s no reason not to celebrate either your Chinese heritage or the historical culture of China. There are so many ways to add a sense of heritage in a modern way. In this instance, the combination of the traditional sideboard and urn with the bright blue door and European chair and mirror combine to create a harmony of red, blue and timber.
"Red, Gold Bamboo, Gold Cherry Weeping Blossom"
Invest in an inspirational artwork
When it comes to adding a touch of Chinese heritage to your home, you don’t have to go with something very obvious or traditional (unless that’s what you want), there are some really fabulous Chinese art pieces available to buy online. This abstract art work gives a Chinese ambience with its muted bamboo and cherry blossom inspired strokes.
When it comes to adding a touch of Chinese heritage to your home, you don’t have to go with something very obvious or traditional (unless that’s what you want), there are some really fabulous Chinese art pieces available to buy online. This abstract art work gives a Chinese ambience with its muted bamboo and cherry blossom inspired strokes.
Add cushions
You can never go wrong with a pile of cushions to update your living room for any season. In this instance the whole room looks appropriate for Chinese New Year.
You can never go wrong with a pile of cushions to update your living room for any season. In this instance the whole room looks appropriate for Chinese New Year.
Raaka Gold Blood Red 30X45CM . 45X45CM
There is a huge range of cushions available in any and every colour imaginable. I like this Raaka cushion, $49, for its touch of old world glamour.
Find the perfect cushion for your room
Find the perfect cushion for your room
Try kitchen appliances
Another easy way to add a touch of red to your home through your kitchen appliance. There are red fans, red blenders, fridges, bowls, plates, even pasta makers. Take them out for guests to see during Chinese New Year and Auntie will be overjoyed.
Another easy way to add a touch of red to your home through your kitchen appliance. There are red fans, red blenders, fridges, bowls, plates, even pasta makers. Take them out for guests to see during Chinese New Year and Auntie will be overjoyed.
Jamie Oliver Jamie Oliver Pasta Machine
How cool is this inexpensive red pasta maker? Use it to make some super thin dim sum pastry and wow your guests.
Lacquered tissue boxes, gold
Accessorise with decorative items
Another very easy way to add touches of red or gold to your decor is to look for small decorative items like this gold tissue box cover; useful and pretty!
Another very easy way to add touches of red or gold to your decor is to look for small decorative items like this gold tissue box cover; useful and pretty!
Pineapple Jar Red XL
I just couldn’t resist adding this super cute and very seasonal pineapple jar to this list. It’s the perfect place to put all your hongbao (red packets)!
Why a pineapple could bring good fortune and other home superstitions
Why a pineapple could bring good fortune and other home superstitions
Remember to keep a well stocked bar and pour visitors (and yourself!) a tipple to usher in the Year of the Dog.
Happy Chinese New Year!
Happy Chinese New Year!
Here are some cool interior design ideas on how to add touches of red and gold to your decor in a super stylish way that keeps you – and those dear aunties – happy.