How to decorate your home for the Year of the Rat

Not only children, but also adults are looking forward to the New Year holidays. These days, everyone wants to create a magical atmosphere in their home. There are a lot of interesting and simple ideas on how to decorate your home for the New Year 2020. According to the Chinese calendar, the coming New Year will be the year of the white metal Rat. If you want to create a favorable atmosphere for the whole year and charm the 2020 hostess, check out modern design ideas.

Color solutions - trends 2020

The decor must include white, silver and gray metallic shades. If the entire design is made in a different color, there is no need to redo everything. Simply place decorations throughout the room that will add a lovely metallic glow.

  • Silver and gray go well together.

  • Dark shades with gold jewelry look ideal.

  • A combination of bright blue and silver shades will give the room a chic look.

  • Pastel colors are very popular.

Style selection

First of all, choose the style in which you will decorate the apartment. There are many options, but we will look at the most popular ones.

  1. Russian style

This version must contain elements of Russian culture. Up to 10 colors can be used for decoration. According to Russian traditions, the Christmas tree is decorated with gingerbread cookies, sweets, and tangerines. A special feature of this style are garlands that you can make with your own hands. And what would New Year be without sparkling rain? In Russian custom, it can be hung on the Christmas tree and attached to the walls.

  1. Western style

In Europe, they do not use more than four colors in decoration. According to Western traditions, a Christmas wreath must be present among New Year's decorations. Under the artificial Christmas tree there is always Santa Claus with reindeer.

  1. In Feng Shui style

If you want to celebrate the New Year according to Feng Shui, then first get rid of old things. Tangerines and pomegranates must be placed under the Christmas tree - this is a symbol of prosperity. And the tree itself can be decorated with coins. A living tree or a vase of flowers is placed in the central part. According to Feng Shui, fire is a symbol of health. If the room does not have a fireplace, place candles on the table.

  1. Classic style

Classics, first of all, are observed in colors. It can be a combination of gold and red, silver and white. The Christmas tree can be decorated in any of the most popular ways. The room is decorated with various electric garlands, candles, wreaths and New Year's figures.

Decoration of the entrance area

In private homes, people decorate not only the living space, but also the yard. You can hang garlands on the trees, and put lanterns or ice figures along the alley. The front door is decorated with a wreath, which can easily be made from thuja, cypress and juniper branches.

New Year's window decor

Decorate the glass with garlands, toys, and paper snowflakes. For 2020, it is important to place candles with candlesticks on the windowsill or place a glass vase with a garland sprinkled with artificial snow.

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