Instructions for decorating your home for Tet

Guide to Decorating Your Home for Tet: Bringing Spring Air into Every Corner

Tet is not only a time for rest and reunion, but also an opportunity to bring the breath of spring into every corner of the house. From traditional details such as red parallel sentences, apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, to creative and modern Tet decoration ideas, every action contributes to making the space fresh and warm. Tet decoration is not only an annual task but also a way to connect families, express love and hope for a new year full of luck and prosperity.

1. Decorate important traditional areas

House Gate

The gate is the first place people see when they come to celebrate Tet, so it needs to be carefully taken care of. Start by hanging red parallel sentences on both sides of the gate to bring wishes of luck and fortune, using accessories such as firecrackers and decorative lights to add brilliance. Add pots of apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, or yellow chrysanthemums to create a bright, cheerful feeling, in the spirit of traditional Tet decoration. If there is still space in the house, you can also add some feng shui plants, suitable for the homeowner, to add more luck.

Trang trí cổng nhà bằng lồng đèn
Decorate the gate with lanterns and firecrackers (Source: vietnamnet.vn)
Trang trí Tết ở cổng nhà.
Tet decoration at the gate. (Source: like-fairy-tales.tumblr.com)

Living room

The living room is the center of the house during Tet. Arrange the furniture neatly, place a large vase on the tea table with typical flowers such as apricot, peach, or gladiolus. Add a tray of Tet jam and a plate of colorful candies to serve guests. If there is an ancestral altar in the living room, clean it and arrange a tray of five fruits and fresh fruits according to custom. This is an important part of Tet decoration, helping the living room space become warm and full of life.

Trang trí Tết phòng khách đẹp
Decorate your living room for Tet with lanterns, chrysanthemums, peach blossoms and other colorful accessories
Trang trí phòng khách bằng hoa đào, tràng pháo, lọ hoa
Decorate the living room with peach blossoms, firecrackers, and vases.
Khay mứt Tết trang nhã
Elegant Tet candy tray

Ancestral Altar

The family altar should be thoroughly cleaned, dusted, and items such as incense burners, candlesticks, or vases replaced. The fruit tray should be arranged in a beautiful and balanced manner. Commonly chosen fruits include custard apple, coconut, papaya, mango, and fig, symbolizing the wish “to have enough to live on”. This is also an important part of Tet decoration, showing respect to ancestors.

Bài trí bàn thờ gia tiên ngày Tết hợp phong thủy
Arrange the family altar on Tet holiday according to feng shui

2. Additional decoration to beautify the space

Tet Flowers In The House

In addition to traditional flowers, you can use other flowers such as daisies, white lilies, or tulips to decorate your home. Place vases in different corners such as the dining table, desk, or bookshelf to create a fresh atmosphere, imbued with the spirit of creative Tet decoration.

Hoa lay ơn đỏ trang trí phòng khách
Red gladiolus decorate living room

Lanterns and Decorative Strings

Hang red lanterns or fake firecrackers in places such as doors, balconies, or hallways. These details not only create a cozy atmosphere but also carry the meaning of wishing blessings and luck for the family, contributing to highlighting the Tet decoration space.

Walls and Windows

Stick more Tet paintings or images that are full of spring such as a school of carp, apricot blossoms, peach blossoms. Windows can be decorated with decals of apricot blossoms, Tet firecrackers, or red silk ribbons to highlight the Tet decoration space in the house.

Tranh cá trang trí tường
Fish painting for wall decoration

3. Other unique Tet decoration details

Check-In Corner for Tet Holiday

If your house is spacious, arrange a small corner as a place to take souvenir photos for the whole family. Use a red cloth as a background, combined with apricot flowers, conical hats, parallel sentences or traditional items to create a nostalgic and beautiful atmosphere. This is a modern Tet decoration idea, both interesting and creating a space to preserve memories.

Trang trí phòng khách check-in
Decorate the check-in room
Khu check-in ở cửa nhà
Decorate the check-in area for Tet

Kitchen and Dining Area

The kitchen also needs attention to bring completeness. Arrange the dining table with a red or yellow tablecloth, add a tray of fresh fruit or a small flower pot to create a highlight. Don't forget to hang small decorative strings on the kitchen shelves or refrigerator, contributing to highlighting the Tet decoration atmosphere in every corner.

Bàn ăn ngày Tết
Tet dinner table

Outdoor Areas

Balconies, terraces, or gardens can be decorated with LED string lights to create a sparkling space at night. You can also plant a few small trees to make the space more lively and suitable for the spirit of green and clean Tet decoration.

Dùng đèn trang trí giúp sân thượng lung linh hơn
Use decorative lights to make the terrace more sparkling

Decorating for Tet not only helps bring a joyful spring atmosphere but also shows the solidarity and unity of family members. Take some time to prepare and take care of every corner, turning your home into a space full of spring colors and meaning.
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