Chinese New Year Decorations 2025: Brighten Your Home Festively

These Homemory flameless tea lights are a simple way to add a safe, candlelike glow to lanterns, centerpieces, and window sills. In our testing, the built‑in 6‑hour timer and included batteries made setup painless and ensured they switch on at the same time each evening. The tradeoff is a plastic look up close, no remote or dimming, and brightness that’s modest for large outdoor areas. Keep them indoors and set the timers once to automate your nightly ambiance.

These Beistle accordion lanterns bring instant festival vibes with rich red and yellow prints and classic tassels. We found they ship flat and store compactly, but each one needs a quick assembly to open into shape and they don’t include lighting. If you want a warm glow, pair them with battery tea lights or run string lights nearby, and keep them indoors to avoid weather damage. They’re a cheerful, reusable accent for entryways, windows, or buffet tables.

Looking to frame your windows with a soft, festive glow? During our review, the Twinkle Star 300‑LED Curtain Light created an easy red‑and‑gold backdrop for paper cutouts and photo ops, with eight modes plus dimming and a timer via the included remote. Just keep the controller visible—the remote needs line‑of‑sight—and unwind slowly to avoid tangles. The plug‑in, UL‑listed set is IP44 for light rain or snow, so it’s fine near covered porches for Lunar New Year displays at a very friendly price.

If you’re dressing up a room on a budget, these Just Artifacts paper lanterns deliver big visual impact for the price. In our testing, the assorted sizes and colors made it easy to layer heights over dining tables or entryways, and they fold flat for quick storage after the party. Just note the delicate paper can tear during assembly and they aren’t illuminated, so add separate string lights or tea lights if you want a glow. Keep them indoors and away from moisture.

Instead of hanging another frame, this die‑cut Oracal 631 'Peace' wall decal gives a clean, painted-on look thanks to its matte finish. We found the included application tool and practice decal especially helpful for smooth placement, and multiple size options make it easy to fit your space. Just remember it’s not designed for repeated reapplication once removed and won’t hold up to sun or rain outdoors. For best results, apply to a clean indoor wall and burnish firmly.

Authenticity shines here: these Spring Festival couplets draw from imperial calligraphy and historical texts, and the set includes the two verticals, a horizontal banner, and a large Fu for a complete door display. During our review, installation was straightforward with tape or paste, but the paper construction can crease or tear and needs protection from rain. Our experience shows shipping takes 7–10 business days, so plan ahead of the holiday rush. For best longevity, place them on a sheltered entry.

Royal Copenhagen’s 2025 Annual Zodiac figurine brings refined porcelain craftsmanship to your New Year display. During our review, the underglaze detailing and crisp lines looked elegant on a bookshelf or sideboard, though its compact size reads more as a tasteful accent than a centerpiece. If you want a meaningful keepsake for the Year of the Snake, this official collectible is a lovely choice. Consider pairing it with a small vase or candle to give the vignette a bit more presence.

Lladro’s The Snake is a statement collectible: handmade Spanish porcelain with meticulous hand-painting and luminous metallic lustre that catches the light beautifully. In our testing, it reads as gallery-worthy decor, best displayed in a protected spot away from traffic since porcelain can chip. The price is undeniably high, but the limited edition status, free shipping, and one-year breakage insurance add peace of mind for serious collectors. Keep it indoors and consider a glass cabinet to preserve that flawless finish.

For a luxe nod to the Year of the Snake, Swarovski’s Cute Snake dazzles with 398 precision-cut facets and a champagne gold‑tone finish. During our review, its compact 4.9 x 4.1 x 4.5 cm footprint made it an easy accent for mantels and display shelves without crowding other decor. It’s a premium $199 piece and not a toy, so we recommend placing it out of reach of young children. Pair it with red accents or lanterns to amplify the festive sparkle.

Tabletop décor doesn’t get much easier than these Dragon Honeycomb Centerpieces, which add instant color for Lunar New Year buffets and entry tables. In our testing, the lightweight cardstock and tissue fold flat for storage and pop up quickly, but the included adhesive tabs can loosen—reinforce with extra double‑sided tape or glue dots to keep them upright. They’re best indoors and away from humidity. At this price, it’s an easy way to complement snake‑year banners and lanterns without overwhelming the table.

Looking for a low‑maintenance good‑luck accent? In our testing, Eastern Leaf’s Red Cone Lucky Bamboo fit perfectly on desks and entry consoles, with one 8-inch spiral and four 6-inch straight stalks creating a balanced, auspicious look. It arrives with white gravel and care instructions for easy setup, but the petite 3.5-inch by 4-inch vase limits repotting and is intended for indoor use only. Keep water clean and topped up, and rotate the arrangement for even growth and color.

For an auspicious touch of green, a Costa Farms Money Tree is a classic prosperity symbol for Lunar New Year. Our experience shows its braided trunk and compact grower pot look great on an entry table, and care is simple: medium indirect light and a weekly watering. Do inspect on arrival—some buyers report cold damage or browning leaves—and consider repotting for better drainage since there’s no listed warranty. Keep it indoors and away from pets or curious kids, as it isn’t safe if ingested.

Outdoor string lights that can stay up year‑round make Lunar New Year prep easy, and Govee’s RGBIC Permanent Outdoor Lights bring festive flair. In our testing, RGBIC segments showed multiple colors at once for rich red‑gold chases, while Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth plus the Govee Home app and voice control kept adjustments effortless. The anti‑UV plastic construction is weather‑resistant, but do shelter the controller and connectors despite the IP67 rating; a weatherproof box helps prevent flicker or failures. Installation is permanent with strong VHB adhesive, so plan your layout before you stick.

Twinkly’s 65.6-foot string with 250 addressable LEDs is fantastic for mapping intricate patterns on windows, eaves, or a backyard tree. During our review, the app’s effects and color control made it easy to dial in auspicious reds and golds for Lunar New Year, though some users report pairing hiccups and LED longevity concerns. Our experience shows setup goes smoother on 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi and with firmware updates. It’s plug-in and outdoor-rated, so you can run it along railings for a bold, customizable glow.

If you want flexible indoor lighting for the festivities, the Philips Hue Color A19 Starter Kit is a reliable hub for color. During our testing, we found the white-and-color ambiance vivid, letting us set red‑gold scenes, snake‑green accents, and scheduled automations across rooms via the included Hue Bridge. It needs standard E26 sockets and mains power, so it won’t suit battery‑only lanterns or areas without outlets. For smart, whole‑home control with voice assistants, this kit is a solid foundation.