Welcome the New Year With These Cool and Festive Decor Ideas
Party like it's 2022.
With a new year comes new beginnings, opportunities and lots of promise, and after the roller coaster of a 2021 we've had, New Year's is the perfect time for a fresh start. So whether you want to close out the year with a captivating countdown or a romantic night for two, our guide is here to help you find the ideal New Year’s Eve decorating idea for your home.
Countdown to Midnight
New Year’s Eve is all about the countdown to midnight, so why not incorporate it into your decor? Hang numbered balloons around your home to represent the remaining hours until midnight. Leave the balloons up as decor and tie them to a table. Why not fill the balloons with confetti and pop each corresponding hour as the new year gets closer. To incorporate the countdown into your tableware, number wine glasses with bottle markers. Make sure there is a clock nearby so you can keep an eye on the time.
Highlight your resolutions by making them part of your New Year’s Eve decor. Hang up a memo board, whiteboard, chalkboard or large piece of paper and have your family write down their resolutions for the upcoming year. Place it near your dinner or buffet table so you’ll be able to see it throughout the night. Take turns going in a circle and sharing what your resolutions are.
Bring the countdown outside and get cosy by your fire pit to close out the year. Give the kids a place to hang out and rest by adding a tent nearby. Fill it with blankets and cushions to give them a space to play and relax. Instead of outdoor camping chairs, add a blanket and cushions near the fire pit for you to sit and enjoy the evening. Fill lanterns with battery-powered candles to light up your garden or hang paper lights to add a fun twist on New Year’s decor.
Go glam for the holiday and decorate your dinner table with metallic colours like silver and gold. Keep the aesthetic light and airy with a white-coloured tablecloth and leave the metallic accents to your tableware. Gold wine glasses are functional but bound to catch an eye as they shimmer at every seat. Opt for plates with silver or gold accents (like stripes or rims) to add to the metallic palette without overpowering the wine glasses. Finish with bold gold candlesticks to add a soft glow to the dinner table.
Whether you plan on spending the night on the sofa or playing games with your family, make the evening extra special by hanging party decor. Liven up your living room by hanging a traditional New Year’s sign above your sofa or by your TV so you can see it while you watch the clock hands climb closer to midnight. If you'd prefer to create your own design, hang multiple banners. Opt for gold bunting in different shades to add contrast to your New Year's decor.
Embrace the lush greenery of the festive season and leave it up through to New Year's. While Christmas trees and garlands may not come to mind when considering how to decorate for New Year's, they can create a winter wonderland feel to close out the year. Opt for a flocked tree and fill the room with shades of white, silver and grey. Add velvet cushions complete with glitter and sparkle to your sofa in traditional New Year’s shades (think gold, silver, rose gold and black) to offer a cosy space to curl up for the night. Oh, and don't forget the champagne!
What’s a New Year's countdown without a show-stopping clock? Make the time the main focus of the night by hanging a wall clock above a fireplace. Keep the mantel clear of decor that will overpower the clock piece or try adding simple additions like candles. Light a fire in the fireplace to create a warm and inviting atmosphere to bring in the new year.
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